TASK 1

The BBC or the British Broadcasting Corportation is a British public service broadcasting corporation. One of its main responsibilities is to provide impartial public service broadcasting to the UK, the channel islands and the Isle of Man. Even though it is headquartered in the Broadcasting House in London, the BBC own other major production centres located across the UK, some of which are in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and Glasgow. 

The BBC has the second largest budget of any other UK-based broadcaster with an operating expenditure of £808 billion in the years 2011/2012. Comparing this to other british broadcasting companies, British Sky Broadcasting took just over £5.9 billion, ITV gained £1.9 billion and £124 million for GCap Media (the largest commercial radio broadcaster). Throughout the UK, the BBC work is funded through annual license fees in which all British households are charged alongside all other companies and organisations who use any type of equipment to receive live television broadcasts. This license fee, however, began to attract a lot of criticism. It has previously been argued that in the age of multi streaming and multi channel availability, the obligation to pay a license fee was no longer necessary. The cost of this license is set by the government and enforced by the criminal law. Costing british households £145.50 a year, the price has risen by 2% since April 2010 but the government have allowed all blind citizens to have a 50% discount on their license fee. 

The BBC is owned by the Government of United Kingdom meaning it is 'Publicly Owned'. The executive board manages the BBC and it is responsible for the operational management and for the right delivery of the BBC services. The board delegates some of its responsibilities to for subcommittees including 'Audit', 'Fair Trading, 'Nominations' and 'Remuneration'. The audit is in charge of keeping track of what money is being spent on what parts of the business. They basically look after the accounts of the company, making sure that money isn't wasted on things that dont need to be paid for. A group of people get together to discuss Fair Trading, meaning that talk about whether the money in the company is being exchanged fairly, so that everyone is getting a fair amount for the work they are doing. The committee in charge of Nominations and Remunerations cover the importance that the members of the BBC are getting paid correctly for the work they are doing. Being vertically integrated, the BBC are able to keep all of the money and ideas within the company. This helps because the company doesn't have the worry of having to trust other people and the worry of wasting time trying to find different companies to help develop their ideas. 

The British Sky Broadcasting Group plc or more commonly known as BSkyB or simply Sky, is a satellite broadcasting, broadband and telephone service company headquartered in London. They have operations in both the united Kingdom and in Ireland. Formed in 1990, BSkyB is the largest pay-TV broadcaster in the UKand Ireland with over 10 million subscribers. The first CEO of BSkyB was a man called Sam Chisholm, whom was the CEO of Sky TV before the merger. After his resignation, Mark Booth took control who then handed over his role to Rupert Murdoch's son, James Murdoch. Not only does Sky own British Sky Broadcasting Ltd and Sky Broadband Ltd but they also own subsidiaries like Sky Subscriber Services Ltd, Sports Internet Group Ltd and many more. Over the past 23 years, Sky's turnover has increased a huge amount, starting in 1991 with £93 million and ending 2013 with £7,235 million. gaining a profit of £7142 million. In 2012, Sky achieved a net income of £1,100 billion and their subscribers increase a lot as the years pass. Sky is a subsidiary of 21st Centry Fox with them owning 25% of the shares coming from Sky. 

Netflix is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media. Its the worlds leasing internet television network with more than 33 million members in 40 countries enjoying more than 1billion hours of TV shows and movies per month. Netflix has a net income of $112million in 2013. Horizontally integrated into the 'life' of a film, they are not involved in the complaint who can get the film out there into the cinemas and shown to the audience. Susquehanna International is the leading shareholder for Netflix with $5.88million shares with the valuation of $2.12 billion. They are an investing company who buy shares in different companies to make money. Another shareholder for Netfix who is a lot more popular is Barclays. They own $1.09million shores with the valuation of $335.58 million. 

The average daily reach of BBC1 and BBC2 together is about 45,822,000 whereas the average daily reach of Sky 1 and Sky 2 is about 3,785,000. This is a dramatic differences comparing the two together.

Overall, I think that is better for Hank to choose the BBC. This is because the ratings are higher, there are more channels and when you pay for a TV license, you get BBC for free, meaning you don't have to pay extra for the channels like you do for Sky. Being vertically integrated, the whole company is working towards the same goal and working to make the same profit larger. They have no help from any other sources other than companies that work for the BBC. This is also a good idea because it will easily reach a larger audience through all different channels linking to the BBC. 

References;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSkyB

Character Development - Extended

What does your character want? (WANT- NOT NEED)
My character wants desperately throughout the whole film to get the children of the ward to believe that santa is real and does visit children who are in hospital. This is his wish throughout the whole film.
What obstacles must they overcome to get what they want?
Some of the larger obstacles that my character has to face is the fact that the children are being told and believing that Santa doesn't deliver presents to children who are in hospital. Another obstacle that may get in my characters way is the journey back up to the north pole as Buddy has pretty much forgotten the way.
In the end, do they get it? Was getting/not getting it good or bad for them?
At the end of the film, Santa comes to the hospital where all the children are staying and takes them on a magical tour back to the north pole.
Why do we care? What makes your story so damn interesting that people are willing to give up two hours of their life on it?
The audience should care because it is a family orientated film and it will relate to children world wide. Also it is a sequel to ELF a popular christmas film.
What does the character NEED?
My character needs to find his way to the north pole and be able to agree with Santa that taking the children back to the north pole will convince them that he is real and it will help spread christmas spirit.
What is this story happening now? Why is the character a particular age?
The story is happening now because christmas is a highly celebrated thing and it is about time that elf returns.
What is the characters worst nightmare?
Christmas is cancelled because there is no christmas spirit.
What would your main character willingly die for?
Christmas spirit to last forever.

Short Story Script - Original

FADE IN

INT. TRAIN CARRIAGE

POV shot looking out of train window at the countryside as it speeds past like lightening. A flash of white light and then a [MS]of a middle-aged woman - JULIE O'DONNELL, sitting on the train seat with a bag on the seat next to her. She looks upset but trying to stay strong. Shot Reverse Shot between the Julie and her son, MIKE O'DONNELL, as they talk on the train, trying to pass the time. 

JULIE

He will be okay you know, your father is a strong man and he knows what he's doing. Im sure he'll be home in no time.

MIKE

[Angry]

How do you know? He won't even know where we've gone. I don't even see why we have to move. We were fine where we were. 

JULIE

[Sympathetic]

Its complicated son, Im sure you'll love it down there.

EXT. GETTING OFF THE TRAIN ONTO PLATFORM

Julie and Mike arrive at the station and as the train doors open, it cuts to a front door slamming shut and dust flying everywhere. 

INT. NEW HOUSE HALLWAY

The house is painted orange with nicotine stains and smells like mould and damp. A [LS] of Julie and Mike as they stand in the hallway of the building they now call home. 

Julie

[Sighs]

Welcome home..

Mike

This will never be home..

Mike storms upstairs leaving Julie alone in the hallway. 

INT. KITCHEN

Julie is cooking dinner and Mike is sitting at the makeshift kitchen table writing things in the dust that lay above it.

JULIE

Are you going to wipe that table or am i going to have to do it myself?

Mike looks up and gives Julie a really evil glare and then looks back down and carries on drawing in the dust. Mike is already hating the new house and its surroundings. Julie sighs and carries on cooking. 

Short Film Script - Second Rewrite - Mix of Original and First Rewrite

FADE IN

INT. TRAIN CARRIAGE

POV shot looking out of train window at the countryside as it speeds past like lightening. A flash of white light and then a [MS]of a middle-aged woman - JULIE O'DONNELL, sitting on the train seat with a bag on the seat next to her. She looks upset but trying to stay strong. Shot Reverse Shot between the Julie and her son, MIKE O'DONNELL, as they talk on the train, trying to pass the time.

JULIE

You need to believe he's going to be alright, a strong man that knows his job inside out, thats your father. Im positive hell be back with us, at home in less time than you think. 

MIKE

[Angry]

And you know this how? He won't have a clue where we have got too. I don't see the point in moving anyway. Were settled back in Bristol and father knows where we are. 

JULIE

[Sympathetic]

The situation is too confusing to explain and anyway, I'm sure you'll feel the same down there as you do right here.

EXT. GETTING OFF THE TRAIN ONTO PLATFORM

Julie and Mike arrive at the station and as the train doors open, it cuts to a front door slamming shut and dust flying everywhere. 

INT. NEW HOUSE HALLWAY

The house is painted orange with nicotine stains and smells like mould and damp. A [LS] of Julie and Mike as they stand in the hallway of the building they now call home.

JULIE

[Sighs]

This is it, this is our new home. 

Mike

This will never be home..

Mike storms upstairs leaving Julie alone in the hallway. 

INT. KITCHEN

Julie is cooking dinner and Mike is sitting at the makeshift kitchen table writing things in the dust that lay above it.

JULIE

Are you going to wipe that table or am i going to have to do it myself?

Mike looks up and gives Julie a really evil glare and then looks back down and carries on drawing in the dust. Mike is already hating the new house and its surroundings. Julie sighs and carries on cooking. 

Short Film Script - Rewrite

FADE IN

INT. TRAIN CARRIAGE

POV shot looking out of train window at the countryside as it speeds past like lightening. A flash of white light and then a [MS]of a middle-aged woman - JULIE O'DONNELL, sitting on the train seat with a bag on the seat next to her. She looks upset but trying to stay strong. Shot Reverse Shot between the Julie and her son, MIKE O'DONNELL, as they talk on the train, trying to pass the time.

JULIE

You need to believe he's going to be alright, a strong man that knows his job inside out, your father. Im positive hell be back with us, at home in less time than you think. 

MIKE

[Angry]

And you know this how? He won't have a clue where we have got too. I don't see the point in moving anyway. Were settled here and father knows where we are. 

JULIE

[Sympathetic]

The situation is too confusing to explain and anyway, I'm sure you'll feel the same down there as you do right here.

EXT. GETTING OFF THE TRAIN ONTO PLATFORM

Julie and Mike arrive at the station and as the train doors open, it cuts to a front door slamming shut and dust flying everywhere. 

INT. NEW HOUSE HALLWAY

The house is painted orange with nicotine stains and smells like mould and damp. A [LS] of Julie and Mike as they stand in the hallway of the building they now call home. 

MIKE

How can you even call this home, just look at it. Its nothing like the old house. 

Mike storms upstairs leaving Julie alone in the hallway. 

INT. KITCHEN

Julie is cooking dinner and Mike is sitting at the makeshift kitchen table writing things in the dust that lay above it.

JULIE

Mike, can you come and give the table a quick wash please?

Mike looks up and gives Julie a really evil glare and then looks back down and carries on drawing in the dust. Mike is already hating the new house and its surroundings. Julie sighs and carries on cooking. 

Debbie&Gladys - Script

Debbie

Asking someone to leave the party;

DEBBIE

You know where the fucking door is, darlin'

Telling someone that she loves them;

DEBBIE

I really do love you.

Getting bored with a film;

DEBBIE

fuck me, this film is shit

Gladys

Asking someone to leave the party;

GLADYS 

Just hurry up and leave

Telling someone that she loves them;

GLADYS

I love you

Getting bored with a film;

GLADYS

This film is almost as boring as my life

Barney

Thinks someone stole something

BARNEY

but..  but wheres it gone

Enjoying dinner an awful lot

BARNEY

YUMMMMMMMMMMM!

Doesn't understand

BARNEY 

I'm don't knowww

Jack

Thinks someone stole something

JACK

STOP RIGHT THERE

Enjoying dinner an awful lot

JACK 

dinner is the part of the day i look forward too

Doesn't understand

JACK

sorry i do not understand what your saying to me? Please repeat

Peer Feedback For Short Story Rewrite

- This is amazing, its evident you really have a talent for script writing. The first draft was excellent, and the characters deeply believable . On the rewrite, it only gets better and stronger. I think if you did three more drafts you could be writing master pieces! Awesome work, keep it up! -

- I really like it and i prefer the rewrite of the script 

- Keep it up rosie 

- I prefer the rewrite as its more interesting and keeps the reader more entertained.

- The re-write is more interesting to read