Primary Research: Questionnaire

1. Have you heard of the genre 'neo-noir'

• Yes - 7
• No -8

2. On average, how many times do you visit the cinema a month?

• 0-2 - 4
• 3-4 - 8
• 5-6 - 2
• More than 6 - 1

3. Out of the below list, which film are you most likely to watch?

• Se7en - 3
• Transformers - 2
• Black Swan - 2
• Hot Fuzz - 5
• Dirty Dancing - 3

4. Which film opening sequence would most appeal to you?

• A chase sequence - 4
• A slow titles sequence - 5
• A dream sequence - 2
• A gun fight - 4

5. Have you seen a film that you would describe as a 'neo-noir'?

• Yes - 4
• No - 11

6. If a film was described to you as a 'neo-noir' would you go and see it?

• Yes - 4
• No- 7
• Maybe - 4

7. Is your favourite film a....... (mark all that is appropriate)

• Action Film - 3
• Romantic Comedy - 3
• Black & White Film - 1
• Psychological Thriller - 2
• Neo-noir - 0
• Comedy - 7
• Fantasy -4
• Horror - 2

Audience Description
Our main audience is aged between 18-30, mostly male, but females would probably enjoy it aswell. The working classes and lower middle classes would probably be able to relate to the characters more than the upper classes. Much older people might find it difficultto cope with the storyline of the film, and find the characters maybe a little un-relateable. Race, ethnicities and religions would probably all enjoy the film equally, as it doesn't involve subject matter that would discriminate agains anyone. The film would probably have a similar audience to the neo-noir film 'Brick' as it has a similar subject matter and deals with some of the same issues as 'Brick' does. I think the distribution would probably go straight into television. I think that 'Film4' would be very interested in the film, as it is very similar to alot of films they like to show. I dont think that a stint in the cinemas would be cost effective as the budget would not be enough to pay for enough advertising to bring in the audiences, to make it really kick off. I think that devoted film magazines will probably see us as an independent indie film, if they like our film and give it a good review, then we may look at putting it through the cinemas.