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Masthead ideas for Magazine & film title

Here are a few masthead ideas, created with Dafont and Photoshop.

Magazine photographs

Magazine Sketch and Poster Sketch

Magazine front cover ideas

Main image: What is the main image going to be? what type of shot composition/angle etc?
The main image of Seb Stewart plays Koncheski the ultimate gangster

Name of the magazine: What are the connotations of the title?
Focus- has connotations of the sharpness of an image, which could suggest the metaphorical sharpness of the magazine and the audience focusing on the magazine.
Filmic-
film-strip-
time-lapse-

Headline: What is the headline and how does it match the film/actor etc?
Name of the movie- EXPIRED
Sub-headline- Seb Stewart as Koncheski

Sell Lines: reference to other films/actors/directors/film festivals

Banners/splash: other features, competitions etc
The Ultimate Issue
The New Age of Gangster
The New Age of Film

Magazine tagline:  
Black Mass- Johnny Depp talks playing James 'Whitey' Bulger
Exclusive Interview with Martin Scorsese

Other info: (price, date of issue etc)
price-£2.99/£3.99
date-December 2016

Questionnaire Analysis

I thought that it was necessary to analyse the results of my questionnaire, in order to identify my target audience and portray an ideal outcome to them.

I decided to gather information requiring the age of my target audience, to be able to know the age range that my product will be aimed at. Through this I have come to the conclusion that my main focus is on those, aged 18-24. 

I surprising gained equal feedback from both males and females, which gives me the impression that both might give me different views throughout my questionnaire, especially because men are stereo-typically more likely to be interested in gangster films than women.

When asking whether or not my target audience had heard of any real gangsters, five out of eight of them responded with a yes. As well as displaying the names of them, with the most popular one being Al Capone. This allows me to know that my audience is aware of not just the genre but the reality behind it.

From looking at the results, most individuals would prefer to see guns and a revenge scene appear in a gangster film, which seems necessary if conforming to the stereotypical conventions of the genre.

Most individuals appear to be interested in seeing a film about eastern European gangsters, which is a factor being incorporated in our production.

I received mixed feedback regarding the preferred style of music, however "fast" "upbeat" music seems to be the type that will attract the target audience. 

Most individuals would like to see black and red featured on a gangster film poster, with the third colour varying from white to grey.

The feedback from this question confirms that the type of clothing expected in a gangster film is "smart casual" and overall "formal clothing". Elements of this would therefore need to be considered when discussing the mise-en-scene. 

75% of my target audience claimed to be interested in seeing a gangster film set in London, which is excellent due to the location of the trailer being set in London. Allowing us to know that it would be a pleasing and successful location for the audience.

Magazine Draft

Empire-Film Magazine Analysis

What is the name of the magazine? Why do you think its called that? 

The masthead presents the name 'Empire', which could have possible conventions of power and high authority. It being bold and the largest text, as well as being red could intrigue readers to purchase the magazine being that red is seen as a stimulant colour enabling you to make quick decisions.

What can you say about the sell lines

Being a 'crime issue' the sell lines feature information on features connected to gangster, crime thrillers, such as 'The Real Scarface' presenting small information of a 'blood-soaked story of Miami's cocaine kings', encouraging those who are interested in the genre to purchase the magazine, as well as watching the film.

What can you say about the layout design (fonts, colour scheme)?
'Empire' is known for unconventional layouts as they change the layout design regularly depending on the genre of the film. Here the sell lines are placed in the centre at the bottom of the magazine instead of the sides, allowing the focus to be on the main image and the setting. The colour scheme consists of white, black and red, along with the sell lines being in goldish tan colour, the same as 'Russell Crowe'.

What genre of film does it cover? 
The magazine covers a 'crime issue' along with sub-genres related to it.

Who is the target audience?
Normally 'Empire' features films of a sci-fi, dystopian and comic genre, therefore the target audience would happily receive the 'free' Blade Runner poster inside. However this issue, is dedicated to gangster, crime thrillers therefore, the target audience of this would be intrigued to purchase the magazine, varying the overall target audience of the magazine.

Who are the major competitors of the magazine?
It's competitors could include other film magazines, such as 'Take One' and 'Total Film', which are other top British film magazines.

What is the magazine's mission statement or slogan?
The slogan is 'The World's Biggest Movie Magazine', this fits the masthead, 'Emipre' showing the greatness and power within the magazine company as a whole. Believing that within the entire world they are the best.

Black Mass-Film Website Analysis

Film Magazine Front Cover Analysis

Film magazine front cover analysis from theresahackman

The Departed Based on Infernal Affairs

Infernal Affairs VS The Departed

(Original Title: Mou gaan dou)     

                 This considered as a gangster, crime thriller genre based on a story between a mole in the the police department, who has been sent by the mafia and an undercover cop. Who find themselves having the same objectives and targets to find who is the mole and who is the undercover cop.

The film was critically acclaimed for its swift story line and original plot, which lead to it being selected for the Hong Kong '76th Academy Awards' for 'best Foreign Language'

but it was not nominated. However Miramax Films acquired the United States distribution rights of the film and gave it a limited US theatrical release in 2004. It was then remade by Martin Scorsese in 2006 as 'The Departed', which went on to win the 'Academy Award for Best Picture.'

Audience Research-Survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCZRY5M

Film Reviews

Gangster Genre Timeline

http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/534484/Gangster-Genre/