Film Trailer Discussion

THE QUESTIONS BELOW WILL HELP GAIN A JIST ON WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE OUR HORROR TRAILER EXCITING:

How do we decide to go and watch a film at the cinema?

. Good reviews
. Friends want to go
. Hype
. How its advertised
. Cast
. Sequel
. Genre

What are the main jobs that film trailers have to do?

. Excite the audience
. Give audiences a preview
. Encourage people to see it
. Build on the anticipation
. Basic outline of the plot
. Show great scenes
. Show the cast

Why are film trailers shown in the cinema and on tv?

. Gives the audience opportunities to see the new films that will be released.
. Advertising - Taking advantage of the fact that there may be a lot of people at the cinema who they can then show it to.
. Show similar genre film, for marketing purposes

What other methods do film companies use to promote their films?

. Posters
. Leaflets
. Premieres
. Radio
. Internet
. Merchendising
. Images
. Music/Videos
. Contests
. Mobile Phone (Apps)
. Social Networking Sites