DNA Films Questions

Who were the co-founders of DNA Films?
DNA films was founded by Andrew MacDonald and Duncan Kenworthy, however Kenworthy was later replaced by Allon Reich as head of the studio.

When was the company founded?
The studio was founded in 1983.

Where is DNA based?
DNA Films is based in the UK, with the head office being in London.

How many films have DNA Films produced?
DNA Films have produced 21 films, one of which is now in post-production, awaiting its release next year.

What awards have DNA Films won?
DNA Films have won several awards for their films including 28 Days Later which won 6 awards (including the Saturn Award's Best Horror Film in 2003), Love Actually which won 9 awards (including the Empire Award for Best British Film), Notes on a Scandal which won 8 awards (including the British Independent Film Award for Best Screenplay), The Last King of Scotland which won 6 awards (including three BAFTAs, for Best British Film, Best Actor for Forest Whitaker and Best Adapted Screenplay), Sunshine which won a single award (being the BIFA for Best Technical Achievement in 2007), Never Let Me Go which won 8 awards (including the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Overlooked Film) and Ex_Machina which won 19 Awards (including an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects).



How many full time staff does DNA Films employ?
There are three main full time staff at DNA Films, the heads of Andrew MacDonald and Allon Reich, as well as their secretary Joanne Ruth Smith.

List 5 box-office hits that DNA Films have made:
- 28 Days Later (2002) - Making $84.6 Million from its $8 Million budget
- Love Actually (2003) - Making $246.9 Million from its $45 Million budget
- The Last King of Scotland (2006) - Making $48.4 Million from its $6 Million budget
- 28 Weeks Later (2007) - Making $64.2 Million from its $15 Million budget
- Ex_Machina (2014) - Making $36.9 Million from its $15 Million budget

List 5 flops that DNA Films has made:
- The Parole Officer (2001) - Only making $3.976 Million on a $6 Million budget
- Sunshine (2007) - Only making $32 Million on a $40 Million budget
- Amelia (2009) - Only making $19.6 Million on a $40 Million budget
- Never Let Me Go (2010) - Only making $9.5 Million on a $15 Million budget
- Dredd (2012) - Only making $41.5 Million on a $45 Million budget

What is Danny Boyle's relationship with DNA Films?
Danny Boyle is a friend and collaborator with DNA Films, with them working together of 28 Days Later, Sunshine, 28 Weeks Later and T2: Trainspotting.

List 3 famous directors that DNA Films have worked?
- Danny Boyle
- Richard Curtis
- Mark Romanek (although famous for directing Music Videos)

List 5 famous actors who have starred in films made by DNA Films?
- Andrew Garfield
- Ewan McGreggor
- Karl Urban
- Keira Knightley
- Alan Rickman

What has been DNA Films highest grossing film?
Love Actually was their highest grossing film, with the box office take of $246.9.

What Hollywood studios have DNA Films worked with?
DNA films have previously worked with members of the big six, who helped to distribute films, with 20th Century Fox distributing 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later (through their division, Fox Searchlight) as well as Universal, who distributed Love Actually.

List two of DNA Films big blockbuster films and find out their budgets:
- Dredd (2012) - $45 Million
- Sunshine (2007) - $40 Million

What film is DNA Films most famous for?
Arguably, DNA Films most famous film is 28 Days Later.


What other genres do DNA Films films like to make?
DNA Films mostly make smaller, independent films, with the genres including drama, thriller, romance, sci-fi, action and historical.

Who have DNA Films entered into a partnership with for DNA TV Limited?
DNA TV Limited is their television division with is made in collaboration with the Fox Network Group (division of 21st Century Fox, one of the big six).

What information can you find out about DNA Films through their web page?
Contact information as well as a description of their collaboration with FOX for their TV division.