Prior to 1998, the company was identified as Channel Four Films or FilmFour International. Later, the outfit was re-branded as FilmFour, to coincide with the launch of a new Digital TV channel of the same name. The company cut its budget and staff significantly in 2002, due to mounting losses, and was re-integrated into the drama department of Channel 4.
In 2004, Tessa Ross became head of both Film4 and Channel 4 drama. The name "Film4 Productions" was introduced in 2006 to tie in with the relaunch of the FilmFour broadcast channel as Film4.
Key Film Releases
12 Years A Slave
Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire
Four Lions
In Bruges
This is England
Sightseers
The Selfish Giant,
Under the Skin
Starred Up.
Types of film typically released by the company (genres, etc)
There is more than one genre, the main genre is mostly Period Genre (12 years a slave) but also there is some comedy Films (Inbetweeners two). There is not much sci-fi or action based films.
A study of a specific key film released in the last five years by the company, including how successful the film was.
A key film released in the last five years was 12 years A slave (although Film4 Productions was not the main producer) . It was released in 2013 and was a period drama, it received widespread critical acclaim, and was named the best film of 2013 by several media outlets. It proved to be a box office success, earning over $187 million on a production budget of $22 million. The film won three Academy Awards.
Ownership of the company
Film4 Productions is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation.
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