Discussion on Film Industry Assignment

Assignment Details and ExpectationsPart 1

• The assignment involves a 1,500-word essay, scaled down from the previous 2,000-word requirement.

• The essay is due by the 14th.

• The student needs to do both a script report and the essay.

• The assignment focuses on a contextual review of the cinema industry.

Impact of Streaming on CinemaPart 2

• The discussion explores how the rise of streaming has influenced the film industry.

• Cinema has been impacted by the pandemic, with streaming platforms becoming major beneficiaries.

• Many films are still grossing over a billion dollars at the box office, showing that cinema remains a strong market.

• Streaming platforms utilize cinema releases before moving to their platforms, which can qualify them for awards.

Research ResourcesPart 3

• The 'The Numbers' website provides box office data for films.

• 'Box Office Mojo' is another source of data but may contain the same information as 'The Numbers'.

• 'This Will Never Work' by Marc Randolph, a Netflix co-founder, provides insight into the rationale behind Netflix.

• The 'Film Distributors Association' (filmdistributorsassociation.com) is recommended for information on release patterns and financial returns.

Action Items and ConclusionPart 4

• The student has not yet started the assignment but plans to complete it before Friday.

• It is emphasized that the assignment should be a research piece and include a bibliography of all sources used.

• The speakers agree on the importance of submitting quality work to avoid getting 'booted out'.