I think that "Catch it, Kill it" will attract a more specialist audience. I think this because of the indie styled opening which may attract a more articulate audience, also the use of unknown actors and directors will narrow the audience down to those who truly enjoy film, art and culture. After taking a survey asking what is the favorite genre of a range of ages spanning from under tens to over forty-fives. The survey enabled me to find which age group was most interested in thrillers and helped me decide our target group. Through taking the survey i was able to observe that with age people have a wider taste in film, meaning it would be easier to achieve an older target audience ranging from seventeen on-wards. Specifically we have targeted the sixteen to twenty-one year olds , we have done this by using modern fashion and issues of homophobia so they can relate and engage with the piece.
This being the case I also think that older audiences will also enjoy and identify with the more challenging aspects and ideas addressed in our film. Some men may find the film very interesting because it covers the issue of homophobia in a blunt fashion, those who watch Warp films would also find it a pleasure to watch because of the sheer realism throughout and the way male dominance is challenged in the film. I would expect my male audience to consume films such as Se7en and also American Psycho due to there obscure nature and psychologically challenging themes . Although some men may feel unconformable watching a film surrounding such a taboo subject. This is similar to Shane Meadow's This Is England where there are very graphic scenes which many people found disturbing to watch, for example the racial beating.To a female audience i think the film will be very interesting because they will be able to see how males are victimized in many similar ways to women.Also I would expect that the females interested in my film would also consume films such as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, this may be because of Lisbeth Salander's femme fatale character and how this contradicts common stereotypes of male dominance.
. Just like in Jackie Brown the common convention of a male dominating cast is broken with Pam Grier with the leading role giving her all of the power. In our production we stick to a mainly all male cast yet we show some men with feminine characteristics which contradicts the common stereotype of males being above women, using female characteristics we show attempt to show equality between both genders.
I think that our Thriller will attract a middle class individuals, those who enjoy an evening out, art, modern culture and music. The middle class seem to be more accepting to new adaptations and individualistic ideas that are put forward, where as upper-class people don't enjoy change, they enjoy old classics featuring big stars and well known directors. Our production is very individual because it includes unknown actors, soundtracks and also unknown directors.
This may be of use to strengthen Question 3 or more appropriately inform any debates you want to explore about representation of gay men or women in film in Question 2
ReplyDeleteExtract from...http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/gays_and_lesbians/gay_film.cfm
"Recent controversies over Hollywood’s negative depiction of homosexuality have focused on how such portrayals marginalize and silence gays and lesbians. Organizations such as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) argue that films such as Basic Instinct and The Silence of the Lambs demonize gays and lesbians by portraying them as psychopaths.
In his book The Celluloid Closet, Vito Russo analyzes the representation of gays and lesbians in Hollywood films from the 1890s to the 1980s, and demonstrates a history of homophobia. He argues that Hollywood’s portrayal of lesbians and gay men has often been cruel and homophobic. Gay and lesbian characters have been defined by their sexual orientation, and lacked any complex character development", you may find it useful to visit the site particularly for Question 2.
Back to question 3:
Some useful research, pretend you are purchasing "Brokeback Mountain" (Dir by Ang Lee) on Amazon and check out what other films they offer for consumers who have bought this film, I note "A single Man" is on the list, this is a British film exploring gay issues in relationships.
Adding more evidence of research and thinking out of the box will reap rewards.