MEDIA CONGLOMERATES

DNA FILMS

ABOUT DNA FILMS

DNA Films is an independent film production company set up in 1997 by Duncan

Kenworthy & Andrew MacDonald two credited film directors. They have produced a

relatively small number of films that have been successful both commercially and

critically, including:

28 Weeks Later (2007)

Sunshine (2007)

Notes on a Scandal (2006)

The History Boys (2006)

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

DNA films have a distribution agreement with Fox Searchlight , a subsidiary of 20th

Century Fox that specializes in independent and British films.

This is an example of synergy, where two companies work together for mutual benefit.

COMPANY STRUCTURE

How is the company structured?

 Dna films are a British film production company, founded by

Duncan ken worthy and Andrew Macdonald.

 The Distributor is 20th century FOX.

 20th century fox owned by news co-operation…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_Films

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Century_Fox

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_Corporation

GENRE OF FILMS

 

 Their genre is mainly drama, their main demographic seems to be adults,

children are less likely to want to watch them. Their films have quite a few

British actors in them. They seem to be targeting a British audience because

of the subject of the film e.g. The Last King Of Scotland;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV_QgKJFZP0 is about Idi Amin and is

based on a true story, Amelia; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioZCEpRLpxo

is based on Amelia Earhart, the information comes from books. Notes on a

Scandal is full of British actors; http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=AruRpjQquQQ 

PRODUCTION, D ISTRIBUTION & EXHIBIT ION

Never Let Me Go

 

Production:-

Never Let Me Go is a 2010 British dystopian drama film based on Kazui Ishiguro 2005 novel. Mark

Romanek directed the film from a screenplay by Alex Garland.

In 2008 Ishiguro was named 32nd on the Times list of greatest British writers since 1945.

Romanek asked Ishiguro for the rights to the film before he had finished reading the book.

Romanek is an American film-maker notable successes include:

Film:

One Hour Photo with Robin Williams (2003)

Music:

Michael & Janet Jackson – Scream

JayZ – 99 Problems

 

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Ishiguro’s book was turned into a science-fiction genre for the film.

British actors/actresses were used predominantly for this film, including Carey Mulligan, Kiera Knightly and Andrew

Garfield (who has joint US-UK citizenship)

 

Distribution:- The film was distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures to cinemas in the United States on 15 September 2010,

where it was given a limited release. It opened on 14 January 2011 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, Never Let

Me Go opened at four theatres, grossing over $111,000 during its first weekend, eventually growing to $2.5 million. The

movie got off to a better start in its first weekend in the UK, earning £625,000 (US$1,009,750) and taking ninth place at

the box office

 

 

Exhibition:-

The film was premiered at the 37th Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews from critics. To date, Never

Let Me Go has earned $9.4 million at the box office and an additional $1.8 million in DVD sales revenue. Never Let Me Go

was met with generally positive reviews from film critics, with most reviewers praising the cast's overall performances. It

was placed on several critics' top ten lists for the year.

Mulligan’s performance in this film as Kathy is acclaimed, including a win for Best Actress at the British Independent

Film Awards.