fordism, vertical interrogation and anti trust laws

Fordism - was a term named after Henry Ford, it was a very efficient way of producing goods (like cars) based on standardising the product and  the assembly of the production. the film industry made films from the same genre over and over again




vertical interrogation- this refers to companies controlling all the means of production , distribution and consumption.




anti trust laws were made in the late 1950's , the US government bought an end to the vertical interrogation system and forced the studios to sell off their cinemas


A production company or a production house provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.


distribution companies-Distribution is the process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user that needs it. This can be done directly by the producer or service provider, or using indirect channels with distributors or intermediaries.


Blockbusters target a large mass audience.


first blockbuster film was jaws
1997- first star wars film