Film Studio Research

I am going to research into a couple of film studios who are well

known for producing thriller films. I will find out how successful they

have been and who they have previously worked with.

Hammer Film Productions

• A film production company who were found in the UK in

1943.

• They have had a partnership with Warner Bros studios

• They are well known for their series of gothic ‘hammer horror’

films such as Dracula

• They also specialise in science fiction, film noir and most of

all, thriller.

Recent Success

• In 2011 they produced the thriller film, The Resident.

Director: Antti Jokinen

Gross: $3,069,729

• In 2012 they produced the thriller film, Women in

Black

Director: James Watkins

Gross: $54,322,273

Paramount Picture

• A Film production company based in the US who were

founded in 1912

• It is ranked as one of the largest grossing film studios.

• They produce a large variety of film genres, which of

course include Thriller.

Recent Success• In 2010 they produced the thriller film Shutter Island

Director: Martin Scorsese

Gross: $294,804,195

• In 2011 they produced the science-thriller film Super 8

Director: J.J. Abrams

Gross: $259,713,319

In conclusion after this research I have decided

that Hammer studios would be the best option for

my film. There are many factors why I have

chosen this studios. Firstly they were found in the

UK so would be more suitable foe my film.

Secondly, although they are a smaller company

compared to Paramount Pictures etc., they do

have a partnership with Warner bros studio. These

are a very big company with a lot of experience.

Because Hammer Studios is a smaller company,

realistically they would probably produce my film,

rather than a bigger company. Lastly, and

probably one of my main reasons for choosing

Hammer productions is because they specialise

in thrillers. This is obviously a huge advantage as

they will know exactly what they are doing with

my film.