ANALYSIS OF FILM WEBSITES

Analysis of Film Websites

Contains background image of dominant signifier. Introducing the two main characters; their action in the image also linking to the theme of the film.
Information regarding when it is available to buy or watch: “Now available on Blu Ray”
Scroll down layout rather than linking to separate pages.
Links to social media accounts with symbols to represent the apps.
Film poster featured at the top of the page in a rectangular box.
Iconic sign of a ‘play’ button with the anchorage ‘Watch trailer’ including a link to the trailer for the film
Production stills alongside information to give insight into the contents of the film, a way for the audience to see snippets before watching or buying. A gallery of images included
Brief description of the making of the film and the release date
Information on the main cast and production team
Line of images at the bottom of the page which show the different versions of the posters. Also a line of links to watch related videos such as interviews, scenes and trailers.

The film has distributed two different websites to correlate to how the film was produced by a indie company (Bend it Networks) which is owned and supported by the conglomerate (Warner Bros).

Scroll down layout rather than linking to separate pages.
Black background.
Contains link to YouTube film trailer.
Contains a overview of the film including; List of cast members and their credits and also the genre/inspirations/descriptions for the movie.
Quotes from the director and also comments from the writer.
Link to article and related videos and other media.

Structured in different sections and links rather than one continuous page containing all of the information.
The header of the “home” page includes a production still and also a link to film trailer.
Information and symbolic signifiers on where the film can be streamed/bought from. Also providing information on release date, age rating, genre and social media.
About section provides information on the director and the link to Bruce Springsteen’s music.

Transition graphics displayed when opening the website.
Anchorage; “Available now on Digital, Blu Ray and Combo” under title and next to film poster. Also a link to where you can buy the film “Buy Now”.
Background image of the 3 main characters.
Structured in different pages with links on a drop down menu rather than one continuous page.
Additional information to connect to potential audience through displaying extra events called the “Conversation tour”
Pages called “Gallery” and “Videos” and an ‘About’ section which gives information on the synopsis and cast.

Header of ‘home’ page includes a video reel with snippets from the film.
Structured in pages rather than one continuous page.
Anchorage in a scroll down section which displays the synopsis.
Poster and information on production, cast and concepts.
Section which lists the cast, director and producers
Gallery of production stills
Anchorage with key information on where it can be watched (“ In select theatres and on Netflix”) and a button with a link to the trailer.