Question #2 (CCR)

     For the second CCR it asks, how does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text? This question has two major parts that are very important towards how audiences interact with the film. Smaller films normally don't have huge budgets since they're either independent or not directly supported through a big production company. Meaning that for this CCR I'll be focusing on the way that Pushover is going to be distributed through its small budget. 

    Also just as a little update, I wanted to say that I'll be making a piece of production for questions #1 and question #2 and another production for questions #3 and #4. So, in the script shown I'll be talking about both question #1 and #2, just to clarify any confusion. 

SCRIPT

CCR#1

    Hello everybody my name is Jean Paul Hernandez and today we are going to talk about the opening scene for the highly recommended film, Pushover, from Briggs Productions. The films opening follows the sequence of the murder of Austin, a teenage boy that plays the role of a "bully." In the opening he gets killed by the protagonist, Asher, a strange kid that has mental problems. In just the first two minutes of the film, it already uses conventions within the thriller genre. The suspense that is built through both Asher's and Austin's interactions hooks the audience instantly and perfectly demonstrates the blueprint that thriller films convey. With the use of these conventions the film also stays focused on thriller by representing different social groups that are evident in both Asher and Austin. The way in which Asher physically portrays himself acts as a mask for his true psycho mentality building up the mysterious sense of thrill. Now, Austin's appearance acts more as a reflection of what Asher is and helps develop their characters at deeper level.

CCR#2

    Now, that we have settled the films narrative its time to take a look at how this low budget film is being distributed for people to see. From what I've been told Briggs Productions is independent and due to money have limited ways to distribute their film, Pushover. That's why they've decided to self-distribute and release their film through the Thriller/Suspense Festival. This is an online festival that accepts submissions from all over the world. Meaning that it's a great way for production companies like Briggs Productions to distribute and embrace their films. Through this festival, films are recognized and can get awards like, Best Performance, so it creates an engaging stage that also grants the audience a way to become involved in how the film pushes its popularity and success. 

CONCLUSION

    This is pretty much a completed version of my script for both the first and second CCR, but honestly when filming the production for these question I'll probably add a bit more character to give the "review" a bit more personality. 

Provost, R. (2025, January 13). What is film distribution — The ultimate guide for filmmakers. StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/film-distribution-guide/

https://filmfreeway.com/ThrillerSuspenseFestival