Film 4

Film4 is a subsidiary company of Channel4, and controlled by Tessa Ross.
It is a production house and a channel that produces and broadcasts alternative films.
In 2006 Film4 moved from sky, to freeview to gain publicity.
In 2002 Film4 had some serious financial worries when the platform it was broadcast on went into administration. Film4 is quoted to be "committed to enhancing the British film making industry by nurturing and finding new talent."

Budget

• Film4's budget rose by 50% to £15million
• Provided financial backing to be able to produce more films, aiming to reach new audiences
• They make around 6 films a year
• They market their films by advertising freely on their own channels C4 and Film4

Success

• Film4 won 5 Oscars in 4 years, and 3 BAFTA's in 2007
• Reaches 8.3 ABC1's with an up market (42%) and male (55%) profile

Since 1982 Film4 has developed and co-financed many of the most successful UK films.