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Throughout trailers, the major credits responsible for the film are always seen, all of whom have a different key role in making the film a reality. These credits are always included alongside possibly reviews and a release date .
trailer credits
Distributer: The distributer is the company that is responsible for the marketing of the film, they can also set the release date and the method that the film will be available for viewing (e.g. downloadable, DVD, Cinema).
Production Company: The production company are who provide the physical means to create the film, this involves budgeting, scheduling, scripting and provinding and resources required (it also provides the post production elements such as editing and marketing/advertisments).
Production Company: The production company are who provide the physical means to create the film, this involves budgeting, scheduling, scripting and provinding and resources required (it also provides the post production elements such as editing and marketing/advertisments).
Title: This title is the actual name of the film. Often displayed to conclude the trailer.
Starring (actor names): These titles are often short/fast and are the names of the actors starring in the film. In trailers the most important or well known cast will be included.
Starring (actor names): These titles are often short/fast and are the names of the actors starring in the film. In trailers the most important or well known cast will be included.
Music by: The 'Music by' title is given to the person that produced the music piece (or multiple pieces) that are played throughout the film, this is only included if the music or composer is considered well known and a selling point.
Written and Directed by: The person who 'writes' the film is the person that writes the script for the film and notes/describes the scene that is wanted to be created, the director is the person that is physically there when filming to direct actors, make sure the scene and script is perfect and make adjustments if need be. The director will either have the their name shown, or any successful films they directed previously will be referenced ["FROM THE DIRECTOR OF...."]
Coming Soon: the trailer will usually end with the date the film is going to be released, or simply that it is "coming soon", in order to build hype.
Coming Soon: the trailer will usually end with the date the film is going to be released, or simply that it is "coming soon", in order to build hype.