Questionnaire results!

Here are our results from our questionnaire. We have received 30 completed questionnaires and have compiled our data in to tables and graphs to give us ideas for our opening and find our target audience etc.

Question 1)
Whats your favourite genre?

This graph shows us that the most popular genre overall was..... Romance, action/adventure and scifi however crime was also very popular.

Question 2)
Could you define the genre social realism?

50% of males answered no to this question, however 60% of females answered answered yes and 40% of females answered no.

Question 3)

Would you watch a social realism film?

25% of females said YES

15%  of females said NO

40% of males said YES

20% of males said NO

The people that answered yes to this question generally knew what social realism films were about.
For people who were unsure as to what a social realism film was we as a group explained to them what the genre was and gave some examples of the types of films you would find in the social realism genre.

Our results show men were more open to watching this genre over other film genres.

Question 5)

Do you feel music is a important element of a film opening?

100% of the people we asked in our questionnaire said music was important. Many commented on how effective it was when used to set the scene. Many also said it was important that the music tied in with the genre and tone of the overall film.

Question 6)

Whats a important feature to make a successful film opening in your opinion?

Only 20 people answered this question.

Question 7)

Do you feel the font type for the opening credits plays a key part in reflecting the theme/atmosphere of a film?

Many people gave examples when type was important, such as type font reflecting genre or atmosphere in thrillers or crime.
However many said the size was important as long as the font was not too ambiguous that it was not as important as others.

Question 8)
Do you feel a voice over is effective or non effective in a film opening?

All most all answered no to this question, however linking with the comedy genre some said it may be effective as a use of dry humour.

Question 9)
What elements do you feel are not effective in a film opening?

Not everyone we asked answered this question as they could not think of anything they particularly disliked in openings. But those who did answer mentioned things like a opening that goes on too long and reveals too much or credits that last too long.