Our chosen production company type

 The production company type we have chosen is mainstream, compared to that of an independent film company. An Independent film – also known as indie film – is a film that has mainly been produced, marketed and exhibited without the aid of a major film company (for example Universal Pictures). In addition to this, no major actors are generally included in the cast. The film is also usually produced under a low budget – meaning that there will be little or no special effects and other special features included in the film. An example of an independent film is Shane Meadow’s This Is England. Mainstream film is the opposite of independent film, in the sense that usually the whole process of making the film will be funded by a large film company such as Paramount Pictures. Also, the budget of the film will be very large, depending on its potential to be a successful film – viewed by how large its opening intake will be – as the film companies have the sufficient money to fund this. With the mainstream status, we can employ a-list actors to be a part of our feature film, therefore boosting the popularity and status of our film, as well as our company.