Wednesday 23 November 2016

Questions on: DNA Films


When was DNA Films founded and who were the co-founders of it?
DNA Fims was founded by both Duncan Kenworthy and Andrew Macdonal, two of Britain's most successful producers, in 1983.

Where is DNA based?
DNA is a British company that is based in London, England.

How many films has DNA produced?
DNA films has produced a total of 26 films including:

  • Trainspotting (1996)
  • 28 Days Later (2002)
  • Sunshine (2007)
  • Dredd (2012)
  • Sunshine on Leith (2013)
  • Ex_Machina (2015)
  • T2 Trainspotting (2017)
What awards have DNA Films won?
DNA have received a number of awards for several films:

  • Academy Award for Ex_Machina (Best Visual Effects)
  • BAFTA Awards for The Last King of Scotland (Best British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor)
  • Empire Award for Love Actually (Best British Film)
DNA Films box-office hits:

  1. Trainspotting (1996)
  2. Ex_Machina (2015)
  3. 28 Days Later (2002)
  4. Love Actually (2003)
  5. The Last King of Scotland 
DNA Films flops:

  1. Sunshine (2007)
  2. Dredd (2012)
  3. Never Let Me Go (2010)
  4. Amelia (2009)
  5. Strictly Sinatra (2001)
What is Danny Boyle's relationship with DNA Films?
Danny Boyle directed 28 Days Later and Trainspotting - both being largely successful films for the company. It was rumoured that he owned the company, however this was later discovered to be false.

List 3 famous directors who have worked for DNA Films:

  • Danny Boyle
  • Richard Curtis
  • Mark Romanek

Famous actors who have starred in films made by DNA Films:

  1. Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting)
  2. Domhnall Gleeson (Ex_Machina)
  3. Christopher Eccleston (28 Days Later)
  4. Hugh Grant (Love Actually)
  5. Liam Neeson (Love Actually)
What has been DNA Films' highest grossing film?
DNA Film's highest grossing film was Love Actually (starring Liam Neeson) as it grossed a total of $46.9 million.

What Hollywood studios have DNA Films worked with?

List 2 of DNA Films' big blockbuster films and find out their budgets:

  • Sunshine ($45 million)
  • Dredd ($40 million)

What film is DNA Films most famous for?
This question seems to be open to opinion, and so it is arguable that DNA Films are most famous for Trainspotting.

What other genres do DNA Films like to make?
DNA Films are known for making smaller, indie films with genres including: sic-fi, thriller, romance and drama.



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