Movies

The first movie ever made is called 'The Waterer Watered', this was a French film made in 1895. The original title being: 'L'Arroseur Arrosé'. Although the earliest known surviving motion picture is actually a movie called Roundhay Garden Scene, filmed on October 14th 1888. Movies are can be used to educate people, about ideas and cultures.

Sixteen people play a role in making a movie, these roles include director, studio manager, screen play artist. Depending on the cast, the director, sets, and the length of the movie it has an impact on how much it costs to make. So generally there isn’t really a typical cost, since there are so many types of movies. However, Hollywood movies usually cost tens of millions, and can reach even over 100 million. For example, Spiderman 3 cost $258 million to make. However, it received gross profit close to a billion dollars worldwide.

All movies involve actors, and so there are a number of award ceremonies. The most famous award is The Academy Award which is more commonly known as the Oscar. It is presented to recognize excellence of the professionals in the film industry. This doesn’t just include the actors, but also includes directors and writers. This award is presented in one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world. It is so popular that it is televised live in more than 200 countries annually. Movies play a big role within society influencing many different aspects of our lives. Movies range from love stories to horror films; there is a movie for everyone.