I think my media product is definitely an independent film and therefore would be distributed by an independent film institution. I do not think my film has the characteristics of a major blockbuster hit to be distributed by a major media institution.
My media product can be deemed as an independent film by looking at the titles. I have not put any of the actors names in the opening sequence of my media product; I have not put any other information such as the production group or the director. My media product simply introduces the title of the film (The One) over the opening clip; the font is nothing special, just a plain, white font. I have done this because it shows that my media project is a low budget product and I can not afford to spend a lot on titles. I would have a list of credits at the end, establishing who did what in the film but that is it.
Independent films are normally on a much lower budget and the film is normally the vision of the director rather than what the audience want to see as well as the director. Independent films are not usually advertised very well and hardly ever make much money. In independent films, the effects and editing is very simple; there is not enough money being invested to be able to add eye pleasing special effect. This is what I wanted my media product to be, simple. Titles can really help emphasise whether a film is independent or not because a big Hollywood block buster would spend loads of making sure the opening titles were long and lavish.
Major media institutions distribute well known, high profile films which are going to make huge amounts of money in the box office. The films have been well advertised and there are well known actors that have been casted; a lot of hype is built up. The titles for a major hit are long, they include nearly everyone that worked on and off set. They include the production company and director, several times.
My media product is the total opposite, therefore it would be distributed by an independent film distributor.
