Who is the company ?
Film 4 is owned by the Channel Four Television Co-operation, they produce, distribute and exhibit films. Channel Four Television Co-operation also own 4seven, Channel 4, E4, More4, 4Music, Box Upfront, The Box, Kerrang!, Kiss, Magic and Box Hits.
What do the company produce ?
Film 4 are co-producers and aim to fund 20 films a year, on average contribution £500,000 per film. Some of film 4's big successes include 12 years a slave, The Iron Lady, Slumdog Millionaire and This Is England. Film 4 contribute to the development of British Social Realism films by producing films that deal with controversial and relevant themes and portray the lives of working class Britons as realistically as possible. For example a popular film funded by Film4;This is England. This is England is a overtly political film which deals with themes such as youth culture, racism and immigration.
They produce any genre but do not produce films for family audience.
Where is the company based ?
Film 4 fund co productions in the UK and America.
Why is the company important to the UK ?
Film 4's Ethos is to offer a platform for British and independent cinema on terrestrial television by comitting to show each one of Film Four's production films on Channel Four and Film Four. Also, to develop new British Talent and be a leader of innovation in the British Film Industry. Some key successes are Trainspotting, The full Monty, Brassed off and my beautiful laundrette. Film 4 has also helped launched the careers of these directors; Allan Clarke, Shane Meadows and Michael Leigh.
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