I, Daniel Blake: blog tasks

 1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters?

an indie film is an independent film which usually less recognisable actors less CGI and more focus on acting and plot to drive the narrative. Cost less to produce. limited international location simplified plot with only 1 to 2 main characters linear film format (beginning middle and end). however a Hollywood blockbuster usually has well known actors big budget for CGI and graphics multiple locations settings characters complex narrative difficult to follow multi layered typically there are prequels and sequels (franchise) summer movie (children and adults o0ff work and school)

2) What is I, Daniel Blake about?

I Daniel Blake is about a 59 year old man who has suffered from a heart attack seeks support from the UK goverment.in the movie he meets a single mother who's name is Katie who is facing housing problems issues herself.

3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important?

I Daniel Blake was directed by ken loach who has been a director for over 50 years .his style is social realism stories that represent the lives of ordinary working class people social issues they face e.g. unemployment ,poverty and addiction political themes his goal is to educate and expose people to the issues that many people in society face.

4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience? List at least three different methods used by the film's marketing campaign and how they targeted their audience.

they used traditional trailer and print adverts .they also used disruptive marketing which in media is called (guerrilla).projected film name on houses of parliament. Film was premiered inn Newcastle because that is where the film is set to gain support local support. Jeremy Corbyn attended the premiere .Loach went on BBC question time to talk issues .had a movement. Developed its own hashtag #wearealldanielblake.theyb also sold badges and t-shirts as merchandise of the movie.

5) What unusual or creative marketing methods were used to get audiences talking about the film?

they put a projected name of the film on the houses of parliament because it is about politics in the film

6) What was the estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake and how much did it make at the box office? Cost £2 million to produce but made £11 million 

7) What were some of the companies involved in funding or producing I, Daniel Blake?

one company was the BFI which stands for British  film institution and they gave £300k funding for the movie

8) What is the name of the film regulator in the UK and what was the age rating for I, Daniel Blake?

the company is called the BBFC which stands for British board of film classification and they gave it a 15 because it has vey strong language in the movie and talks about serious problems which kids might not be able to see 

9) What aspects of the film contributed to the film's age rating?

it has strong language and talks about addiction with drugs or alcohol maybe which kids wont be able to see

10) Finally, considering everything you have learned about I, Daniel Blake, do you think the film was a success? Explain your answer in a well developed paragraph. Try and compare it to Black Widow if you can.

I Daniel Blake was a successful film, not because of action or a complex plot, but its emotional storyline and social  reality. Directed by Ken Loach, the film highlights the struggles of the working class, focusing on a man caught in the welfare system. Through Daniel's journey, Loach shows social inequality drawing empathy from the audience for the people who can relate. In comparison to a film like black widow, which shows fast action and superhero's I Daniel Blake takes a more grounded and relatable  approach. While black widow entertains with a larger-than-life story and stunning sequences,  I Daniel Blake is successful in its portrayal of a human struggle showing social reflection. The success of I Daniel Blake lies in its ability to create empathy thought about real life issues, whereas Black widow succeeds in its ability to entertain and offer escapism. While both films are successful in their own they cater to different needs—one for social consciousness, the other for entertainment.