Release date: 12th September 2014
Budget: Unknown
Gross: $1,446,638
It was an independent film and a very Niche style production which would restrict the potential audience.
It was an independent film and a very Niche style production which would restrict the potential audience.
Production companies: Pathe, BBC Film, BFI, Proud Films
Director: Matthew Warchus (Simpatico) Not a well known director, so people would not know what to expect from his style.
Certificate: 15 Though this would limit potential audiences it doesn't do this as much as if it were an 18. This certificate is due to the language and sexual references made during the film.
Stars: Bill Nighy (Hot Fuzz), Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter), Andrew Scott (BBC Sherlock). Though the film stars many young, relatively new actors, it also features some older, more recognisable faces which would encourage older audiences as the nature of the film may deter the older generations who grew up within the time that the events were taking place and therefore would not hold the same views and values as the younger people that the film is aimed at.
Genre: It is a dramatic comedy though it is based on real events and the work that L.G.S.M did during the mining strikes.
Marketing:
Trailer:
The trailer makes it clear that the film is based on the true events of the miners strike from 1984-85. Though it does show the seriousness of what happened in these years it also shows the more comedic and upbeat side of the film that comes from the flamboyancy of L.G.S.M trying to fit into a small Welsh village. Though it gives an idea of the main storyline it doesn't give any major character arcs away whilst still giving a sense of development in the village community.
Poster:
The poster places the stars who would be most likely to attract an audience at the front and uses very bright colours to attract attention. The clothing clearly shows the time that the film was set in and therefore gives an idea of the events which may have been included in the film.
When most younger people think of the word 'Pride they will probably think more along the lines of Gay Pride and the campaigns for equal rights with sexuality however the older generations with think of the literal definition of the word, being proud of yourself of where you live. Both of these elements are included in the film, therefore attracting a larger audience.
Response: The film was given a 7.8 on IMDb, which is quite high compared to what independent films will generally score.
Awards: LGBTQ film of the year at the Dorian Awards 2015, Best British Independent Film at the British Independent Film awards 2014, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA's 2015
Certificate: 15 Though this would limit potential audiences it doesn't do this as much as if it were an 18. This certificate is due to the language and sexual references made during the film.
Stars: Bill Nighy (Hot Fuzz), Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter), Andrew Scott (BBC Sherlock). Though the film stars many young, relatively new actors, it also features some older, more recognisable faces which would encourage older audiences as the nature of the film may deter the older generations who grew up within the time that the events were taking place and therefore would not hold the same views and values as the younger people that the film is aimed at.
Genre: It is a dramatic comedy though it is based on real events and the work that L.G.S.M did during the mining strikes.
Marketing:
Trailer:
Poster:
When most younger people think of the word 'Pride they will probably think more along the lines of Gay Pride and the campaigns for equal rights with sexuality however the older generations with think of the literal definition of the word, being proud of yourself of where you live. Both of these elements are included in the film, therefore attracting a larger audience.
Response: The film was given a 7.8 on IMDb, which is quite high compared to what independent films will generally score.
Awards: LGBTQ film of the year at the Dorian Awards 2015, Best British Independent Film at the British Independent Film awards 2014, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA's 2015
