Script for Evaluation Activity 3

• This script is written in preparation for our Activity 3 Voice over task.

What does a production company do?   ( This will be read by Jamie Hutton)

A production company is responsible for the physical production of film , television program or any form of media whether it be a radio station, performing arts etc . A production company will also be responsible for the raising or funding for the production however they can also accomplish this through an emissary. The production company could be  a small or  large company.

Discussion of your production company name and logo and the role of such companies.


(This will be read By Yharnna Joseph)

For our production company, we have decided to  choose ‘Dreamworks’ which is an American film studio which was established in 1994. Dreamwork produces a variety of genres, for example for a comedy it has produced ‘Meet the Parents’ it has also produced Shrek which is an unconventional fairy-tale, however on the contrary Dreamwork have also produced horrors such as The Ring which was a huge success worldwide, its gross profit was $128,579,698 in the USA on 2^nd February 2003. Due to the fact that the genre is horror, DreamWork have specifically used an unusual and new production logo, which contrasts against the original logo which is normally used, in the sense that it’s dark and gloomy , which correlates exceptionally well with the conventions of a typical horror as it almost evokes a daunting and dismal atmosphere ,whilst also setting the correct mood  for the film. 

 When researching production companies we were particularly inspired , by Dimension films and DreamWorks production company however as a group we agreed that the Dreamworks logo had a greater impact on the film , than the Dimensions Film Logo did, the reason for this was that we felt that the dimensions film logo appeared rather dull , whereas the Dreamworks logo was had more scary elementsto it , causing it to be more appealing .

What is a Distributor company ? (This will be read By Evie Mullahy )

A film distributor is a company who takes responsibility for releasing and distributing films to the public either theatrically or for home or personal viewing which consists of 

• DVD,
•  Video-On-Demand,
•  Download, 
• Television etc).

 A distributor may distribute films directly depending on whether or not the distributor owns the theaters or distribution networks. If not Films can be distributed through theatrical exhibitors and other sub-distributors.A film distributer will gain a lot of profit from distributing films, and also build a respectable reputation.


(This Will be read by Louise Jarvis)
If our film were to be produced by a successfull production company such as Dreamworks, this company would be responsible for the  funding of our film. A production comapany would fund our film through reinvesting part of their profit which they had previously made and then putting it into the production of our film. However on the other hand , If we were unable to find an established production comapany and film distributor, and had to produce our film independantly we would have to research and find  finance from investors or sponsors.

 An example of investing would be to approach an established and successful investor or company where we would then present a reasonable proposal , for example we would ask for money to help  finance our film and the productions , in return for a decent share of any profits that the film will turnover. Using this method satisfies both the Investor and film writer , as profits are made all round.