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Explain how  economic contexts  shape  independent  films. Refer to  I, Daniel Blake  to support your points. ( 15 marks )  30 minutes Since Independent films aren't made by companies that main focus is to make profit they need to find profit from other sources.  In the case of I, Daniel Blake since the director is well known he was able to get funding from the BFI and BBC. The funding for the film may've had an impact on the content of the film as BBC and BFI like to fund films that are innately  British, niche, culturally significant, educational and show British culture. I, Daniel  Blake does all of these things. I, Daniel Blake is in a different position form most independent films as since the director is a award winner it is easier to get funding for it then it would be for a normal independent film. Curran and Seaton theory is proven with movies like I, Daniel Blake which couldn't be made with...

#1. Schedule vs On-Demand The first major differences between live radio and podcasting is that the scheduling and listening habits will be very different. With live radio, you have a set schedule and you have to stick to that. Essentially, you have to work around a clock-based schedule like this: If your audience tunes in halfway through a show, there is an entire other half of the show that they have missed. This is why, as a live radio presenter, you will often have to re-introduce yourself, the show, the station and the topic of conversation.  With a podcast, your listeners can download or stream the episodes whenever they like so they can fit in their listening around their own schedule. This means there is no need to repeat yourself after the initial introductions as the audience can easily skim back to the beginning if they have forgotten what or who they were listening to.