Distribution + Marketing Questions

How does a film make money?
A Film makes money by the film appealing to a certain target audience, making people want to go and see the film/ buy the film. Also positive reviews about the film can have a good impact on the sales of the film.  
where does the money come from?
Films make money through mainly cinema and box office sales but can also make money from things such as merchandise linked with the film and DVD sales.
Who decides to produce a film?
The Producer has the biggest say when it comes to producing a film, alongside with the producer is the director who works closely with the producer.
where does the money to make a film come from?
The money to make a film can come from many places. It can come from various private investors, Tax Shelters, Government Grants, funding from the UK Film Council, or even from the National Lottery.
Identify different ways that are possible
See question above
How do studios make money from videos and DVD sales?
They make money from video and DVD sales because adverts on tv marketing these releases of DVDs which makes people go out and buy it because the advert makes the film look like something they would like to watch.
What rules govern DVD rentals?
For Every DVD that is rented it must provide privacy, copyright laws and an age requirement.
What ways does a studio have of making sure that a film is profitable?
A studio makes sure that the film is going to be profitable by budgeting out their funding appropriatley and also appealing to the biggest target they can as this would secure more of a bigger audience that is likely to go and see or buy the film.