Watch the Making Of Ill Manors from the DVD extras. (Watch in class - unavailable online).
1) What does this tell us about Plan B's intentions in making the film?
Plan b wanted to create a realistic setting when creating the film ill Manors because he set it in a council estate where he grew up. From this we can suggest Plan B wanted the film to be as realistic as possible and not have to decorate a random location in the East of London.
2) What do we learn about the production process for Ill Manors?
Ben Drew was eager in finding hidden talent from kids who lived in council estates. For the production for the film, he wanted to commence auditions in the local area of Forest Gate, East London. Therefore, we can identify Plan B's beliefs being portrayed as he attempts to improve their hopeless lives. This shows he is serious about aiding people living council estates through the production process of his film ill manors.
3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?
The documentary suggests the target audience is potentially for people who live similar lives to the artificial lives of the characters in Ill Manors. That would be strugglers from thephsychographics and some of the working class and unemployed citizens- demographics. I believe this because they would be able to relate to the film significantly with the sex, violence and drugs. Those three things are heavily linked with council estates which have now been constructed as stereotypes of those areas which has now become a dominant ideology. Also, I believe the film is supposed to send a message out to viewers which means there is a possibility people with opposite lives could watch the film in order to get a better understanding of the struggle of living in urban decaying estates.
4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the 'making of' documentary.
Plan B successfully told the story of the outcaster's lives in society. The film allowed the viewers to build an emotional connections with most of the characters in the film from the prostitutes to the main characters. Without thinking, the viewers would have sympathy for the characters from the film because of their situation when they would normally ignore/blame these people who live those lives in real life. Their ideology could change because they were able to view the topic about council estates kids in a different perspective. Plan B said he wanted each character to display a different style of life but have them lead to the same place in life in the documentary because they are without jobs so have to make money illegally.
Broadcast/online
Watch Plan B interviewed by SBTV while he was editing Ill Manors.
1) What is SBTV? Research the channel and explain how it became successful.
BTV is a YouTube channel that uploads songs of hip hop from people with good talent. It gives these people a chance to do something good with their lives as they can peruse a career in the music industry. It was founded in November of 2006 by Jamal Edwards who was a teenager at the time. The channel became successful because he hosted artists like Dizzeey Rascal, Tinchy Stryder and Chipmunk which attracted a wide range of audiences who loved their music. The target audience is for people of council estates with difficult lives. From thephsychographics they would be strugglers and potentially mainstreamers because they would want to fit in with other people who like hip hop or live dangerous lives (young mainstreamers). From the demographics, some of the working class, unemployed and uneducated people are the target audience for the interview because they are probably interested in Plan B's Ill Manors. Also, his fan base would watch this as they are followers of his adventures.
2) What is the audience appeal for an interview like this? How does the opening of the clip emphasise this appeal?
The audience appeal for the interview would be the informal language used to represent a realistic setting and conversation. Its as if the interviewer (nobody) knows Plan B who is famous which would make the audience feel like they have an opportunity of meeting someone famous because Sean Sagar was able to.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is represented as an ordinary person because he acts and talks in a manor that histarget audience would. It seems as if he wants to be seen as an uneducated person who was able to pounce on the slightest opportunity available to him and now he tries to influence young people into doing the same thing.
Watch Plan B interviewed on the Jonathan Ross show.
1) The Jonathan Ross show used to be aired on BBC One until he was released from them in 2010 because of the offensive things he had said. It now appears on ITV 1 on a Saturday night. The alternative audience to his music audience would be the target audience of the interview because they watch the show already. If they hear he will be on the show, it may persuade them to hear what he has to say about the lifestyle of council estate kids. From the demographicspeople of the working class, lower middle class and some of the middle class may watch this as they would watch the show or want to hear Plan B's views.
2) The opening of the clip appeals to the teenage audience through the colloquial language used. The use of the swearing means that the youth of our generation can feel like they are in a normal environment, and nothing is artificial. This can allow them to build a relationship with these celebrities
3)Someone that is very dedicated and passionate about this film. However there is other side to him that swears and jokes around which can remind the audience that he is just like us, the youth culture, which promotes realism.
Radio
1) How popular is BBC Radio 1? Find average listening figures for the station. How has the BBC Radio 1 audience declined over recent years? Why might this have happened?
BBC 1 Radio isn't really popular in terms of other media sources, such as tv. The average listening figures for this station are 53,502(2014). BBC 1 radio has declined over the years as there has been an increase in their competitor market as more people have started to listen to music on-line or through social media. This is one of the reasons as to why it may have decreased.
2) Who is the target audience for BBC Radio 1?
BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in modern and current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00 pm, including electronic dance, hip hop, rock, indie or interviews. It is aimed primarily at the 15–29 age group.
3) How does Plan B promote Ill Manors in this interview?
Plan B talks about his dedication in making the film Ill Manors. He talks about the opportunity he has provided the young kids of forest Gate.He mentions that he had to complete shots of phones and mini sim chips. This was attempted to target his audience in the movie. He also mentioned the faith he has in his actors, as they were all unknown but he believed he would be able to turn them into successful and well established artists.
4) What representation of Plan B can we find in this interview?
The representation of Plan B that we can find in this interview is that he is a very dedicated young man, however that he is also very last minute. We are told that he was the mastermind behind the music, directing and editing. It consisted of creativity and patience, but he told us it was all worth the stress, as it was a successful film at the end of it all. As a director, Plan B learnt that he will not leave things to the last minute, and that he has high hopes for his
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