Institutions

Hollywood - Hollywood films are usually high budget films aimed at a broad audience. Generally not limited to the amount of money that can be spent, success is usually down to actors and special effects - Lord of the Rings, The Departed. Although these films can still be very profitable.

Independent Film - Made with small budgets and independent to the studio. These films typically focus on high acting, screen writing, directing and other elements associated with the product. They usually rely on critic reviews and good quality marketing to be a hit. Independent films generally have a high profit/cost ratio, failure will incur minimal losses, allowing studios to produce much more of these compared to a high budget hollywood film.

Examples of Independent films are: Reservoir Dogs and Taxi Driver.

British - The British film industry has had success since 2000 with production companies such as - Working Title and Pinewood Studios. British film usually focuses on romantic, ethnic and cultural ideas. As with American independent film British films are generally low budget, based around directing and production.

Examples of British film are: 28 Days Later, with a budget of only £5 million and grossing over £82 million - Love Actually and Kidulthood.

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