Here are some distribution and production companies that we could look into for assistance in providing finance, production, distribution, and exhibition, how the movie will able to be viewed.

Movie	Production Company	Distribution Company
Blade Runner	The Ladd Company (Warner Bros)., Shaw Brothers (Indie for here, major studio in HK)	Warner Bros.
Blade Runner 2049	Alcon Entertainment (WB)Columbia Pictures (Sony)Scott Free Productions (Ridley Scott)	Warner Bros. (US)Sony Pictures (International)
The Terminator	Pacific Western Productions (Indie at the time?)	Orion Pictures (MGM)
Looper	FilmNation Entertainment (Indie), James D. Stern (Indie),DMG Entertainment (Indie?)	TriStar Pictures (Sony)
The Matrix	Warner Bros. Village Roadshow Pictures WB)	Warner Bros.
Upgrade	Blumhouse Productions (Indie)Goalpost Pictures (Indie)	Universal
Ready Player One	Warner Bros.Amblin Entertainment (Steven Spielberg, Indie)De Line Pictures (Indie)	Warner Bros.
A Clockwork Orange	Hawk Films (Indie)Polaris Productions (Indie)	Warner Bros.
2001: A Space Odyssey	Stanley Kubrick Productions/ Hawk Films (Indie)	MGM
Ender’s Game	OddLot Entertainment (Indie)Chartoff Productions (Indie)Taleswapper (Indie)K/O Paper Products (Indie)Digital Domain (Indie)Sierra/Affinity (Indie)	Summit Entertainment (Lionsgate, Indie)

From this graph that science fiction films were either produced by Warner Brothers are Indie film production companies, and distributed by one of the big five film cooperation’s, Warner Brothers. Older films such as 2001: Space Odyssey and Terminator were independent. These smaller companies have problems with consistency, they have made big films but no longer exist or only made these films and never made another movie. This shows that these smaller companies are not financially capable and do not have a consistent stable financial flow. Bigger and more industrial companies are able to provide finance to a movie. However. these big companies often require films to have more action, have a bigger budget, and have less drama. Indie films or smaller films focus on drama and detail which could apply smaller companies. Even though they could score the same box office as a big five, your not agreeing to the big companies requirements and expectations to reach to their audience. Also, it is all about business, companies are concerned with profits and marketing, merchandising, branding, etc. These are all ways to appeal to a wide scale audience and again bring in LOTS cash.

Warner Brothers Pictures

This is a company my group and I are considering using. They have produced many successful science fiction films. They are a company that produces and distributes it’s own movies. So, yes they are one of the big five, who haven’t been brought out by Disney. Not only will they help financially, but they are a company that will help our film in all aspects. Marketing, licensing, production, distribution, and other forms of entertainment and business, Warner brothers involves itself in. In addition, they are worldwide and will help our film not just appeal to the people of the United States, but globally. The company has many departments that work for specific aspects of film: Warner Bros. Pictures Group, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The Warner Brother Pictures Group, focuses on the business part of the film that is in production. They look at capital, productivity, making sure films are fully financed before reaching that distribution stage. New Line Cinema, they helps coordinate production, distribution, marketing and business activities with Warner Brothers Pictures. The Warner Brother Television Group, helps to broadcast television shows on Warner Brothers networks such as the CW, who has had the tv shows such as Riverdale, Supergirl. Warner Brothers animation, focus on animation entertainment and the scripts and thought that goes into these entertainment films. Warner Brother Home Entertainment, focuses on how a film will be seen at home, such as using Blu-Ray and DVD, and new platforms that an audience can view a film, such as streaming services. Lastly, Warner Brothers Consumer Products division, looks at the licensing and franchising a film could have. This can be seen with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Theme Park. They focus on making a brand our of a successful film. All of these sub-departments will help our film achieve success not just in the box office but with every aspect.

Sources:

http://www.aboutfilmschools.com/industry/studios.asp, https://www.warnerbros.com/studio/about/company-overview, https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/091615/movie-vs-tv-industry-which-most-profitable.asp, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_studio