The Exam Script First Draft

Ex Machina

Film Contexts: Contemporary British Film From our study of Ex Machina as a contemporary British film answer these general institutional, social, political, cultural contextual questions: How typical was its funding model? Typical enough for a small studio – Garland had stated he wanted to make the movie on a small enough budget as possible. The budget was $15 million, and being so small, did not reflect the eventual success of the film. How did it fit into the landscape of distribution and exhibition in the UK? In the UK, the film was distributed by Universal Pictures. The marketing of the movie was also somewhat unique – a tinder profile was created for Ava, matching with other users and eventually leading them to the promotion of the film. Using social media as a method of engaging their audience, Ex Machina also catered to the younger generation. To what extent is Alex Garland a director of British films? Or is he less of a cultural Auteur and more of a commerci...

Ellington Kid

Setting the scene, establishing shot. Location is central in the frame. Cheap family diner on a high street - working class location? Two friends - One white, one black, shop chefs middle-eastern - diverse community. Both in centre of frame, sitting either side of table; setting scene up for conversation/dialogue. Again, centre of frame, most important subject. Lights either side emphasise length of tunnel, emphasise length of pursuit. Slightly low angle shot, makes him look bigger in the frame. Shot of blood, shows extent of damage done. 'Realisation' moment for audience, shows the damage gang violence can cause. High angle shot of blood makes it look like it's coming out of a tap; heightens severity of injury. Point in film where tension peaks - diagetic, non-diagetic sound all heighten, and after this shot flashbacks end, and the rest of the 'Ellington Kid' narrative is left to the audience's imagination.

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