The Knife That Killed Me Case Study Introduction

Film genre and type of production?

Genre: Thriller-Drama Film

Style of Production: Independent Film

Budget: Low Budget (£3million)

Rating: 15 -> INSIGHT (BBFC): "Strong Language" "Violence" "Drug Use" "Strong Sex References"

What's the film about?

Themes of the Film: 

->Gang Crime

->Rivalry

->Outsiders

->Death

->Friendship

-> Hatred

Synopsis:

A journey through the memories of teenager Paul Varderman as he reflects on the events leading to the fatal moments his life is cut short. Paul moves to a new school and becomes involved with  'The Freaks', a group on the periphery of school life, those who don't fit in: scene kids, emo kids, indie kids. Outliners. At same time he attracts the attention of the schools twisted and manipulative bully , Roth. When Paul delivers a message from Roth to the leader of a gang at a rival school, it sparks a dangerous feud. Faced with growing pressures from both groups, Paul must decide where his friendship lies, a decision that may cost him his life. - IMDB

Global and UK release dates? Where and what formats?

Release Dates: 
Schedule

->18th April 2014 - London Independent Film Festival

->25th June 2014 - Coventry Literary Festival

->15th July 2014 - Premiers at the Museum of Science &Industry, Franks Cafe and The National Media Museum.

->27th July 2014 - York Picturehouse. [question and answer]

->18th October -  Rome Film Festival, Italy]
Release Platforms: 

Online Streaming [VOD] and DVD (Universal Studios).  

>>NO THEATRICAL RELEASE<<

Nationality of the film?

Nationality: 

->British Cast - IMDB

->British Crew

->British Setting - Yorkshire

->British Target Audience - UK release

->British Production - Green Screen studios - North East England
->>Overall Film: British [English]

Institutions behind the film's production and distribution?

Production Companies: 

->Gloucester Place Films - IMDB

->Green Screen Productions - Who hired Producers and Directors.

Producers: 

->Alan Latham - IMDB

->Thomas Mattinson - IMDB

Distribution:

->Universal Pictures [Backing DVD Release] >>LONDON<<

->Focus Features [Distributing in the U.S] >>CALIFORNIA<<

->Stealth Media Group [International Film and TV sales and Distribution company] >>BRIGTHTON<<

What's the film's production budget? What's the source of finance?

Production Budget: £3 million.
Sources of Finance:

->Premier Picture - WEB

->Matador - Gave subsidies through Gloucester Palace Films and International Picture 3 - WEB

-> Universal Pictures (who also bought the rights of the film)

->Post Production was by University of York (TFTV Department)

Any connections with other films?

Connections with Other Films:

->'300' and 'Sin City' - Same Green Screen Techniques.

-> Despite there being no promoted synergy with other films, there is synergy with the novel that the film is based on.

Who's the director? Reputation?

Directors:

->Marcus Romer - First time Director. Previously know as a small time TV actor (Emerdale) and as a playwright. - IMDB - BLOG

->Kit Monkman - Small time Filmaker.
    - IMDB - WEB

How has the film been cast? Who is in it?

Cast:

British Cast

->Jack McMullen - Main Character. Crossed over to film from TV soaps such as 'Waterloo Road' and 'Grange Hill' therefore he does have a British TV reputation - IMDB

->Predominantly small time actors making a start in film

Audience?

Core Audience:

->Bristish Teens and Young Adults (15-30)

->Fans of the book

Secondary Audience:

->Regional people - people who live in York (where it was set)

->Fans of Jack McMullen

Tertiary Audience:

->Fans of Drama's

->Fans of gang crime themes

->Fans of Independent movies