Working Title: An A Level Study Day at BFI Southbank

Working Title is a successful film production company which has made a significant contribution to British film culture. How has it achieved this? How has Working Title survived and prospered in the bust and boom cycle which characterises the British film industry? This study day is suitable for OCR Media and WJEC Film students; it will explore Working Title’s history; its relationship with Universal Studios; the genres that characterise Working Title films, and the influence of stars, directors and writers on production. The afternoon will consist of a Q and A session with a representative from Working Title where students can learn how a production company works, its relationship with the audience and the importance of distribution and marketing, There will also be an introduced screening of an appropriate Working Title film.