From their experience, director Caradog W. James and producer John Giwa-Amu seem to suggest that even for an independent, low-budget film, genre is important.
As you watch this extract, make notes and then discuss the following in pairs:
- Explain why the film-makers think that a low budget independent film should be a genre film?
- Why do you think genres are important (a) to the film industry (b) to film-makers and (c) to audiences?
- Do you think genres are more important to the film industry than audiences?
- Why do you think audiences are more likely to watch a genre film (like sci-fi)?
