Research-Bfi: Genre and audience

Genre:


1: Which 3 genres were most successful at the UK box office?




2: Which 3 genres were least popular or successful at the UK box office?









3:Which film genre had the most film released in 2013-2014?

4: How many films in this genre were made in 2013-14?






The Comedy genre release the most films (153)





5: How many animated films were made?


33





6: How many action films were made?


47


7: what does this information about genre tell you:


Film production? Number of releases does not ensure the best performance in the box office


Film audiences? The highest performing films are those that appeal to a middle class audience






Audience:






1: Which age group made up the largest proportion of cinema admissions in the UK( who went to the cinema the most)








2: Which comedy film was most successful with this age group?








3: Which film was most popular with the over 50s?


Quartet, Philomena and Les miserables were the films that were most popular with the over 50s






4: Which genres were most popular with men?




5: Which genre is most popular with women?



6: UK films appealed most to which audience type?

Females




7: Which 3 films were most popular with the 7-14 age group? What does this tell us about their preferred genre?







8:The 3 most popular films with the 35-44 age group were Frozen, The Croods and Jack and the giant slayer. Why might this be how does this contribute to animation being the most successful genre at the box office?


Audiences of this are most likely to have children who are going to want to watch animated movies, so the admissions percentage for 35-44 year old's will be high






9:Which 3 films were most popular with the 25-34 age group?








10: Which films were most successful with middle class audiences( C1-C2)?









11: Look at the tables for popular films in London and Scotland. What differences are there and what conclusions can you make about the types of films they appear to prefer?


The most popular Film in London 2013 was Django Unchained a mainstream American film, whereas Scotland's most popular movie was Sunshine on Leith a niche UK film.


"Audiences in Scotland have shown a preference for films based on home-grown characters and locations. In 2013, both Sunshine on Leith and Filth attracted significant above-average audiences." This contrasts high with London Audiences..."The western Django Unchained attracted the highest significant above-average audience in London and the home counties, followed by Fast & Furious 6 and Gravity"