FILM & MOVIE PRODUCTION THEORY

Answer only FOUR questions

Question 1
Using examples, critically describe the various movie genres you have studied under film and
movie production. (15 marks)
With the help of examples, explain at least two most common genres prevalent in Ugandan
television stations (10 marks)
Question 2
Film and movie production has at least three production phases. List all three production phases
and write in detail what each phase entails. (25 marks)
Question 3
Discuss the importance of research in film and movie production [25Marks)
Question 4
You are a production manager for a film documentary on “Danger of Abortion”, list the sources
where you will get information that will guide you in the production. List the questions that will
help you undertake the documentary project successfully. (25 Marks)
Question 5

Explain why films are segmented into shots, scene, and episodes and acts (25 MARKS)

Question 6
Choose any film title of your choice, and list the requirements needed to execute and produce
that film. 10 marks
Write a straightforward 10 minutes script for any documentary film programme of your choice
above. Consider using a three column script (15 marks)
Question 7
a) Describe the concept of editing in film and movie production (10 marks)

b) Refer to your first short film produced under the film and Movie production module. Explain
at least five areas where editing was necessary in the film production [15 Marks]