Independent Films
Independant: Genres - Mixture + Undefined, drama, offbeat comedy. Narrative - Social themes, messages, 'serious' content, Downbeat and open endings. Industry - Stars, production, budget, music, merchandise, Small budget, Unknown Stars, Low production value. Audience - Niche, small older active audience Reflection - Critically acclaimed Funding and production - Independent studios + Co-funding I, Daniel Blake: Funded by the BFI (British Film Industry) and national lottery (Co-funding). Unknown actors with a serious social theme addressing a problem.