Friday, 25 September 2015

Week 1 [Seminar Notes] - What is Hollywood?

What is Hollywood?

  • An escape from reality
  • World's leading film and TV production company/factory
  • Located in Los Angeles, USA due to its natural climate
  • Hollywood sign, studios and walk of fame
  • It is considered a dream factory for all those working within the industry
  • Hollywood has had many eras including its Golden Age
  • Influential film industry
  • Dominates mainstream cinema internationally
  • A studio based production system
  • Cheap land to build studios - small populated city with cheap labour
  • Has been around for more than a century
  • Stardom is the core of Hollywood

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