Exam Research

The King's Speech

The UK Film Council gave the film £1,021,080 of their lottery fund.
They saw a 100% of investments and made a significant profit.
This is the highest grossing independent film ever.
UKFC's 7th Oscar award winning film.

1st Weekend - 
Shown in 395 cinemas.
Gross of the weekend was £3,523,102.
Ranked number 1.

3rd Weekend - 
£4,226,074

4th Weekend - 
$3,634.285.

The film didn't have a great first weekend which meant the film got well known through ratings and word of mouth rather than advertising.

Submarine

The UK Film Council gave £7007,500 of their New Cinema Fund for new/first time directors this was half of their overall budget. 

Film 4 and Channel 4 set are set up for niche markets.

They also received £200,454 from Optimum releasing to distribute the film. 

Film agency for Wales funded £100,000.

1st Weekend - 

Shown on 64 screens. 

Gross of the weekend was £270,785.

Summary- 

Per screening it made £552.

It made around £1,500,000.

It peaked at 10 cinemas.

The Hunt For Gollum

The UK Film Council funded the film but at this point if was becoming BFI.

Based in Sheffield. 

Film 4 backed the film so Channel 4 also help fund the production.

Free to watch via YouTube.

Sex Pixels.

Flint Frames.

Worked for free. 

Escape Studios.

HD Cameras.

Cheaper Technology.

Wide range of contacts.

Summary - 

Low budget film.

All of the knowledge, time and commitment were still there.

All of the peoples love and dedication to the film makes new and original films available to us.