Film Industry: I, Daniel Blake

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

Independent cinema is when the creator has control over the film and has support from multiple companies or public service broadcasters. This is different from Hollywood block busters as it has a smaller budget compared to Hollywood films and Hollywood films need to be to a high standard before release.

2) What is I, Daniel Blake about?

I Daniel Blake is about an old carpenter who must rely on welfare after a tragic hearty attack making his unable to work. He now relies on benefits to help him through his problems only to find a mother with her children struggling with housings and now needing benefits help.

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

Ken Loach directed I, Daniel Blake, this is important because he is a film maker for plus 50 years who makes social realism films telling stories of real working class people. these political films are focused on educating people rather than earning a big budget.

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.

Three different methods used to target audience were free screening in community centres, projection on parliament and partnership with the Daily Mirror.

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

Unusual or creative  marketing methods  used to get audience were Guerrilla marketing.

6) What was the estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake and how much did it make at the box office?

The estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake  was £2 million and earned £11 million at the Box Office.

7) How can independent films like I, Daniel Blake compete with Hollywood blockbusters like Doctor Strange?

Independent films like I, Daniel Blake compete with Hollywood blockbuster like Doctor strange as it was popular for its deep meanings that hit home however Doctor strange was popular to its known actors.

8) In your opinion, was I, Daniel Blake a success?

In my opinion I, Danial Blake was successful because it earned more than it spent on its movie which was £2 million to £11 million.