Comparison of a high budget film (Carrie 2013) V a low

budget film (28 Days Later)

Main institutions used

The main institutions are that in May 2011, representatives from MGM and Screen Gems announced that the two companies were producing a film remake of Carrie which is based on a novel by Stephen King. It cost $30 million to produce the film.

Sony estimated the revenue for the opening weekend of Carrie as between $16 million and $18 million. However, the final takings totalled $16,101,552 and the film was ranked at number 3 behind Gravity and Captain Philips, both of which were in their second and third weeks, respectively. It is the 67th highest-grossing film of 2013 in the United States.

The production company is Misher Films. Misher Films aren’t really that well-known, although Carrie is the most popular/recent film they have produced.

Other films Misher Films have produced are: Europa Report (2013),Playing for Keeps (2012), Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White (2012),The Scorpion King 3, Battle for Redemption (2012) and It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010). The majority of these other films weren’t really successful although Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White (2012) box office was $166,170,922. Where's Europa Reports (2013) box office was $125, 687.

High budget film (Carrie 2013)

The production company for 28 Days Later is DNA Films, the film was disturbed by 20th Century Fox (United Kingdom).

£5,000,000 was used to produce the film. 28 Days Later was a considerable success at the box office and

became highly profitable on a budget of about £5 million. In the UK, it took in £6.1 million, while in the US it became a surprise hit, taking over $45 million despite a limited release at fewer than 1,500 screens across the country. The film garnered around $82.7 million worldwide.

DNA Films, aren’t really that well-known, although 28 Days Later was quite a popular film.

Other films DNA Films have produced are: Sunshine on Leith (2013), Dredd (2012), Never Let Me Go (2010) and The History Books (2006). These films weren't really that successful as they were never really advertised that well.

DNA Films have two films coming out in 2015, these are Far from the Madding Crowd and Ex Machina.

Low budget film (28 Days Later)

The ultimate difference between the two there budget. The process of writing/making/producing a film in both films is basically the same, as how you make them are the same. The difference is the creative freedom that comes with more money available for production. The more money you have means that you can attract bigger names to be in your film, not just the cast, but directors, composers etc. You also have a better budget for things like special effects and post production. Filming in certain locations can be very expensive and big budget films can spend more money to be able to shoot in expensive locations e.g. London and New York.

Differences between (Carrie) high-budget film and(28 Days Later) low-budget .

They both use special effects, although low-budget films don’t use no where near as many.

They both use props, although low budget props may be rented/made on the cheap.

Actors/actresses may appear in both

Similarities that exist between high-budget film and low-budget film.

Misher Films are usually action/horror films, as they have the high budget to do the special effects needed. Action films are usually located in a high budget area e.g. New York. Misher Films produces action films are they have the necessary funds to set the film in good/well-known places/cities.

DNA Films are a British based company and usually produces rom-coms/action comedy's. This is because comedies are relatively cheap to do as they don’t need to be set in fancy locations if the gags used are relatable/funny.

What genre of films does the company usually produce?

Both Misher Films and DNA Films appeal to teenagers and young adults worldwide as there films can be seen as relatable/suitable to their age groups. Most of their films produced are rated as a 15, although a few are rated as an 18, these films would appeal to young adults.

What audiences do each of the institutions aim to appeal to?

Personally, I believe that Misher Films outperforms DNA Films as they offer more films and genres, therefore catering for their audiences needs/wants more. Misher Films are also more famous than DNA Films are they high budget films are therefore attract the better actors/actresses.

Which institution do you feel outperforms the other?