FilmFour International

Background

This was the original name of Film4 Productions. The company's name changed to Channel Four Films for a short time in 1996.

Contents

1st Logo (1983-Early 1990s?)	2nd Logo (1991-September 5, 1998)	3rd Logo (1990s?-1998?)

1st Logo (1983-Early 1990s?)

Visuals: On a black background are two upside down fours connected in white outlines, in a sunset-themed color. Below the fours is a white text saying, "A FILM FOUR INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION".

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: It was only known to be seen on Shadey (1985).

2nd Logo (1991-September 5, 1998)

Visuals: Over a black background, "FiLMFOUR" slowly zooms in, while in the background 2 shadowy copies of it move both left and right. "FOUR" is colored white. The dot above "i" is replaced with the Channel Four logo.

Variant: A version with "DISTRIBUTORS" in white under "FiLMFOUR" exists.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: None.

Availability:

Appears on some films such as Hillary and Jackie.
It also makes a surprise appearance as a variant on Censor and Eileen, released in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

3rd Logo (1990s?-1998?)

Visuals: On a black background is the abbreviation "FFd" on a light blue broken filmstrip that zooms in, then the text "FILM FOUR DISTRIBUTORS LTD" appears.

Technique: Camera-controlled animation.

Audio: None.

Availabilty: This logo was spotted on the trailer for Brassed Off.

Legacy: This logo was thought to be lost for a long time.

FilmFour International

Channel Four Films

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