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I, Daniel Blake: blog tasks

I, Daniel Blake

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

Independent cinema is very different to Hollywood blockbusters as in independent movies usually they have low budgets and aren't made to make money. On the other hand Hollywood blockbusters are designed to generate money as its in the executives best interests.

2) What is I, Daniel Blake about?

Its based on a real life issue with people living on benefits and how there lifestyle differs from others.

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

The director of I, Daniel Blake was Ken Loach. this is important as it contributes to the success and recognition of the film as people that watch independent films usually are interested more in the directors rather than the stars as low budget independent films are geared around director  rather than stars in the film.

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.

Projecting quotes onto walls for people to see, Using #WeAreAllDanielBlake to intrigue people to watch the movie and understand its political views. Posting a trailer of the film denoting the story in the film

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

Projecting quotes onto walls for people to see and Making a "#" for the film to spread awareness

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

The estimated budget for I, Daniel Blake was £2 million, The movie made approximately £11 million at the box office

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

They compete by using things such as strong political views and word of mouth.

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

In my opinion, i do think that the movie was a success as firstly it got its political views and messages across to the audience. secondly, this is the highest grossing movie for the director Ken Loach. 

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