The Selfish Giant UK trailer - in cinemas & on demand 25 October

About The Selfish Giant
The Selfish Giant is an independent contemporary fairy tale film made in 2013 on a budget of £1,400,00. the film was directed and written by Clio Barnard. Clio Barnard has also directed and written Flood(a documentary) and Random Acts Of Intimacy(TV programme). She has also Directed The Arbor and Lambeth Marsh.

Production and Distribution
The producers of The Selfish Giant are BFI Film Fund, Film4, Moonspun Films. The distributors of the film were Cinéart, Pyramide Distribution, Sundance Selects, Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Rialto Distribution.

Cast and Location
The film is based on two boys living in Bradford and it is filmed in Bradford, UK. The films total cast is 30 people. It includes Connor Chapman, Shaun Thomas and Sean Gilder.

Release Dates
France 16 May 2013
Czech Republic 28 June 2013
Israel 7 July 2013
Brazil 26 September 2013
Poland 11 October 2013
USA 11 October 2013
UK 14 October 2013
Ireland 25 October 2013
Sweden 7 November 2013
Spain 13 November 2013
Netherlands 30 January 2014

Awards
Clio Barnard won the Label Europa Cinemas at the Cannes Film Festival. She also won the Golden Starfish Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Connor Chapman won the Special Jury Prize also at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

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The Selfish Giant has been advertised through TV reviews, media sites and TV advertisement.
 



 

 

The poster on the left is the most common. It is roughly half text and a half image. The poster has a cream background with a faint image of pylons showing through. This is so it doesnt take away from the main image of the main actor and his horse. They have included ratings from known companys to show off how good the film is.The poster on the right however has more story behind it, however if you have not seen the trailer the image wont make much sense. I think it is effective however due to the colours and quirky images. Here is the films trailer.



The trailer is successful because it gives us an insight into the film. It draws you in and makes you want to know what happens and find out more. All of these factors make it a successful film.