Dissertations on Film Studies

Film Studies is a field of study that consists of analysing and discussing film, as well as exploring the world of film production. Film Studies allows you to develop a greater understanding of film production and how film relates to culture and history.

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Reconstructing Hong Kong: The Influence of Location and Cinematic Space in the Films of Wong Kar-wai

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This dissertation will be investigating the relationship between the artist and their city through the medium of cinema, specifically through Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai and his visual representation of Hong Kong....

Last modified: 20th Jan 2022

Evolution of Science Fiction in Films Since the 1970s

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In this dissertation, investigations will be completed into various science fiction films from the 1970s and how their portrayal of technology compares to recent films in the 2010s....

Last modified: 24th Nov 2021

Dissertation on Intertextual Messages of Horror Movies

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This dissertation examines the tradition of horror, outlining the different intertextual messages that horror films convey, through several remarkable examples....

Last modified: 11th Nov 2021

To What Extent is Almodóvar’s Representation of Post-Franco Spain Accurate?

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The aim of this dissertation is to examine the cinematography of Pedro Almodóvar, to outline which aspects of his films represent Post-Franco Spain accurately....

Last modified: 11th Nov 2021

Impact of Recession on Movie Industry

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This dissertation analyses the current status of the movie industry and shows the likely economic impact in times of recession on the worldwide market....

Last modified: 9th Nov 2021

Analysis of Linguistic Theory in Transpotting (1996)

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This dissertation argues that the language of John Hodge's screenplay Trainspotting, though it appears to contain sub-cultural social contexts, cannot be categorised within the framework of linguistic theory as representing a youth subculture....

Last modified: 5th Nov 2021

Causes of Film Cult Status: Donnie Darko

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In this dissertation, which takes the form of a case study, the 2001 Richard Kelly film Donnie Darko will be analysed in terms of how it has achieved the perceived status of being branded a cult film....

Last modified: 5th Nov 2021

Comparison of Totalitarian Politics Effect on French and German Cinema, 1930-1945

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The dissertation aims to analyse the effects of totalitarian politics on the cinematic tradition of two of Europe’s most cultured nations, Germany and France....

Last modified: 4th Nov 2021

Effects of Trailers in Film Marketing Campaigns

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Films trailers are the topic for this dissertation which focuses on the principle features of film trailers, and analyses case studies to highlight the use of classic American film techniques....

Last modified: 29th Oct 2021

Trends in India's Film Industry

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How can Indian Corporate film production house gain dominance in Indian film market and increase its presence in International market?...

Last modified: 27th Oct 2021

Risk Factors in Film Production

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This report will outline the methods, technologies, protocols and best practices to bring down the risk factor posed to film productions....

Last modified: 5th Oct 2021

Brand Placement in the Indian Film Industry

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This research paper looks at the rationality of brand placement, the possible congruity that can be built in the story, as indicators of success of effective brand placement in films....

Last modified: 27th Sep 2021

Influence of Tim Burton's Filmmaking Style on Horror/Fantasy Films

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This dissertation addresses the question of whether director Tim Burton’s unique, and gothic filmmaking style has influenced the production of horror/fantasy films, within the Hollywood production system....

Last modified: 6th Sep 2021

Wes Anderson Films: Style Over Substance?

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An examination of some of Wes Anderson’s many cinematic influences and his attempt to combine them to create his uniquely personal visual style. ...

Last modified: 26th Aug 2021

Lord of The Rings Alternate Universe: Its Construction, Significance and Impact

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The critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings alternate universe and how it was constructed, its significance and the impact it had on society....

Last modified: 24th Aug 2021

Film Studies Dissertation Topics

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If you prefer your film more ‘out of the box’ and are not a fan of mainstream cinema, then maybe selecting a dissertation topic relating to a niche film may be best for you! Take a look at some of these topic suggestions....

Last modified: 16th Aug 2021

Film Studies Dissertation Titles

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Film Studies Dissertation Titles. We have provided the selection of example film studies dissertation titles below to help and inspire you....

Last modified: 16th Aug 2021

Quentin Tarantino Auteur Theory

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Auteur theory was started by a group of influential French film critics in the 1950s and explores the idea of individual creative vision and cinema control....

Last modified: 23rd Jun 2021

Flouting Maxims and Hedging: Analysis of Deepwater Horizon

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the problem Everyone can produce the utterances wherever and whenever they are, such as in school home, song or movies, etc. Many people like watching movie. Mo...

Last modified: 16th Dec 2019

The Enduring Appeal of the Horror Genre

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What is your topic? Question? Sub-questions? (Not too many!) Hypothesis? What specific issues associated with your topic do you want to investigate (making sure they are capable of being investigated...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

Importance of Narrative in CGI Films

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This essay will look at the importance of narrative in two CG animated films which are Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Hironobu Sakaguchi, 2001) and The Incredibles (Brad Bird, 2004). The essay foc...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Developing Humanoid Robot Animations in Motion Capture

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Introduction (Chapter 1) This research describes the framework in which the different human movements have been taken from motion capture and that information is animated which sets the direction to s...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Strategies and Definitions of 3D Animation

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2.1 Definition of Animation 2.1.1 A Technical Definition of Animation Various definitions of animation exist that cover technical, physiological, through to philosophical aspects. In a technical sen...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Emotive Aspects of Schindler's List

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Schindler’s List The Holocaust for years has never been fully discussed or described to the outside world. There have been books and movies that have attempted to convey the atrocities aw with t...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Analysing Film Adaptations of Shakespeare's Macbeth

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In Roger Manvell’s Book Peter Hall is quoted as saying “Shakespeare is no screen writer. He is a verbal dramatist, relying on the associative and metaphorical power of words…Even his stage a...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019