NEA Task 8: Research into existing Film Magazines for a Media Literate Audience

 

Sight and Sound-
Who publishes it?- British Film Institute since 1932
How often is it published?-monthly
How much does it cost?-  from £3 up to £6.50. An annual subscription costs £50.
What does a typical cover look like?- Masthead at the top in bold, sans-serif, individual in centre frame as the dominant image, headline under or surrounding the person, barcode on the side. The cover usually features people of importance in the film industry.
Does it have a website etc?- They don’t have their own website, but have a section on the British Film Institutes website which can be accessed through the “watch and discover hyperlink”. At the bottom of the front page there are large social media links which direct you to their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
This magazine focuses on the profession of the art and skill,  more behind the scenes than the celebrities as it shows directors on front covers usually.






Little White Lies-
Who published it?- The Church Of London
How often is it published?- bi-monthly, released on the 1st of every month.
How much does it cost?- £12, an annual subscription costs £38
What does a typical cover look like?- logo in a white circle at the top, above the main image.  An individual currently popular in the film industry with details like illustrations around the image.
Does it have a website etc?- it has a website which has social media links at the top to their twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and email.



Film Stories-
Who publishes it?- they publish themselves as they are independent 
How often is it published?- every month, Film Junior is published seasonally.
How much does it cost?- issues vary from £3.99 to £5.99 a piece, or a yearly subscription can be bought for £29.99.
What does a typical cover look like?- they often feature famous people within the cinema world like directors or even actors.
Does it have a website?-  They do have a website which audiences can subscribe to newsletters and engage with hyperlinks of podcasts, live events etc.










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