Miss Frearson - Research

What impact does digital technology have on the uk film industry?

"Last year, less than 100 films (out of 505 released in the UK) accounted for more than 80% of the total box office generated. The good news is, audience for non-mainstream films is growing year on year. When cinema-goers know when and where they're being screened – so-called non-mainstream films like Brokeback Mountain, March of the Penguins, Closer, Volver and Pan's Labyrinth can attract large audiences."

This quote was taken from the Uk Film Council Site. My theory is that if this is true now, then if the digital technology allows digital distribution to come into play more then it means it will be cheaper to send out more films and it means that film industrys will be able to sell their films more and to make more money. This will obviously have a big impact on the industry.

Digital Screen Network basically means that with it, we can cut the prices of screening cost. It costs around one tenth of what a 35mm print does. It is a cheaper way to show films. This information was taken from; http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/dsn.