Film industries

There is different stages of film, these include:
Production - Production is the creation of the film, there is multiple steps into production. The first step is development, this is where the script is written and drafted for the film. After this is the pre-production, this is where preparations for the shoot are taken, in which cast and crew are hired as well as the location being chosen and the sets being made. The actual production comes after this, where the film is recorded. Lastly, post-production takes place, this is where the film is edited, in this step any addition music and effects can be added in as well as any visual effects.

Distribution - This is how the the film goes from being created to getting out to the audience. The film is screened just for the potential buyers (distributors) and it then is picked up by a distributor and a release plan is discussed/developed. After this, the film is duplicated as many times as required so that it can be shared into cinema. This stage includes all the financial deals done to get the film into the cinema screens and to get it promoted.

Marketing - This stage includes th business of creating campaigns to promote/advertise the film, this includes posters, apps and television interviews. Films are usually released with a launch party, press releases, interviews with press and preview screenings, making the hype around the film higher. Most films have a website and trailer to them for the audience to easily access.

Exhibition - This is to do with the way people consume the films, for example, showing the film in cinema and dvd. This stage is all about how the audience see the film and the figures of the box office intake, reviews and the awards that the film achieves. The film is firstly released to cinemas in order to reach its target audience, after this it is released at selected cinemas and the dvd usually follows a few months later.

Ownership is about different film companies owning each other and providing each to her with money, ideas and finance. Major companies own others within the industry as it makes more films easier to produce. The different owner types includes:
Horizontal intergration - This is when the production company expands into other areas of one industry. It can merge with other companies that do the same thing to help eliminate competition, the profits get shared upon each company involved.
Vertical intergration -