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===Background===
'''Background</u>: Screen Media Ventures is an independent motion picture distribution company that was founded in 2001. They've released several films on VHS, DVD, VOD, and (starting in 2017) theatrically. They are currently owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
'''Screen Media Ventures''' is an independent motion picture distribution company that was founded in 2001. They've released several films on VHS, DVD, VOD, and (starting in 2017) theatrically. They are currently owned by [[Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment]].


=== 1st Logo (2002?-201?) ===
=== 1st Logo (2002?-) ===
{{Gallery
| align=center
| mode=packed
| height=200
| width=
|Screenmedia1.png|
|Screenmedia2.png|
}}
<center><youtube width=240 height=185>RTJg8vqIexI</youtube><youtube width=240 height=185>ap8mnTui-ro</youtube></center>


'''Logo</u>: On a black background, a <span style=color:green>green</span> filmstrip flies on-screen. Then, a <span style=color:green>green</span> light powers on and intensifies. The filmstrip freezes on-center, causing the light to dim. 2 oval borders puff in, and a <span style=color:green>green</span> comet forms the text "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Screen Media Films, LLC</span>".
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a <span style=color:green>green</span> filmstrip flies on-screen. Then, a <span style=color:green>green</span> light powers on and intensifies. The filmstrip freezes on-center, causing the light to dim. 2 oval borders puff in, and a <span style=color:green>green</span> comet forms the text "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Screen Media Films, LLC</span>".


'''Variant</u>: Sometimes, the <span style=color:green>green</span> comet becomes a white light that expands to form "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Screen Media Ventures, LLC</span>".
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the <span style=color:green>green</span> comet becomes a white light that expands to form "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Screen Media Ventures, LLC</span>". A still version also exists.


'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''FX/SFX</u>: The filmstrip, the light, and the comet.


'''Audio:''' Either a relaxing 4-note oboe tune with a low synth note or a 5-noted synth.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: Either:
* A relaxing 4-note oboe tune with a low synth note...
* ...or a 5-noted synth.


'''Availability</u>: Uncommon. Seen on home media releases by the company, such as ''The Private Lives of Pippa Lee''. The variant appears on syndicated prints of their films, which can also appear on the official YouTube channel for Popcornflix. This is also used in tandem with the next two logos.
'''Availability:''' Seen on home media releases by the company, such as ''The Private Lives of Pippa Lee''. The variant appears on syndicated prints of their films, which can also appear on the official YouTube channel for Popcornflix. This is also used in tandem with the next two logos.

'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


=== 2nd Logo (Late 2000s-) ===
=== 2nd Logo (Late 2000s-) ===
{{Gallery
| align=center
| mode=packed
| height=200
| width=
|Screenmedia3.png|
|Screenmedia5.png|
|ScreenMediaChickenSoupForTheSoulByline.jpg|
}}
<center><youtube width=240 height=185>be7LkrQ5DPk</youtube></center>


'''Logo</u>: On a black background, we see the text "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Screen Media, LLC</span>". on top of a <span style=color:red>red</span> banner saying "F I L M S".
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background, the logo starts with the text "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Screen Media, LLC</span>" on top of a <span style=color:red>red</span> banner saying "F I L M S".


'''Variants</u>:
'''Variants:'''
* There is a zoomed in version with a modified font that only stays on screen for three seconds that is more commonly used.
* There is a zoomed in version with a modified font that only stays on screen for three seconds that is more commonly used.
* There is a version with just "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">'''Screen Media'''</span>".
* There is a version with just "<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">'''Screen Media'''</span>".
* There is also a variant similar to the one above where the text appears to form through static (a la [[HBO Entertainment]]).
* There is also a variant similar to the one above where the text appears to form through static (a la [[HBO Entertainment]]).
* On more newer films, the static version now has the byline "A CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY".


'''Technique:''' A still graphic or simple 2D digital animation.
'''FX/SFX</u>: None, except for the static variant.


'''Music/Sounds</u>: None or the opening theme of the movie.
'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the movie.


'''Availability</u>:
'''Availability:'''
* The initially described logo (see Logo) can only been see on ''Tommy and The Cool Mule''.
* The initially described logo (see Visuals) can only be seen on ''Tommy and The Cool Mule''.
* The first variant is common and can be seen on releases from the company, such as ''Alex of Venice'' or ''Big Baby''.
* The first variant is common and can be seen on releases from the company, such as ''Alex of Venice'' or ''Big Baby''.
* The version without '''F I L M S''' can be seen on films co-distributed with Focus World.
* The version without '''F I L M S''' can be seen on films co-distributed with [[Focus World]].
* The static variant can be found on recent releases such as ''Luz'', as well as a ThisTV airing of ''Mothers and Daughters''.
* The static variant can be found on newer releases such as ''Luz'', as well as a ThisTV airing of ''Mothers and Daughters''. The logo with the byline can be seen on ''Willy's Wonderland'' and ''9 Bullets''.

'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


=== 3rd Logo (201?-) ===
=== 3rd Logo (2010s-) ===
{{Gallery
| align=center
| mode=packed
| height=200
| width=
|Screenmedia4.png|
}}
<center><youtube width=240 height=185>RVGro8MEdLg</youtube></center>


'''Logo</u>: On a black background, we see a <span style=color:red>red</span> line being drawn by a <span style=color:red>red</span> light moving from right to left. The same text from the previous logo appears, and the light dims until only the line and text are visible.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a <span style=color:red>red</span> line being drawn by a <span style=color:red>red</span> light moving from right to left. The same text from the previous logo appears, and the light dims until only the line and text are visible.


'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.
'''FX/SFX</u>: Just the line.


'''Music/Sounds</u>: None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability</u>: This can be seen on some recent releases from the company, such as ''On the Ropes''.
'''Availability:''' This can be seen on some newer releases from the company, such as ''On the Ropes''.


[[Category:United States]]
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.
[[Category:Film logos]]
[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}}
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:Canadian film logos]]
[[Category:Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment]]

Latest revision as of 06:32, 11 April 2024


Background

Screen Media Ventures is an independent motion picture distribution company that was founded in 2001. They've released several films on VHS, DVD, VOD, and (starting in 2017) theatrically. They are currently owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.

1st Logo (2002?-)

Visuals: On a black background, a green filmstrip flies on-screen. Then, a green light powers on and intensifies. The filmstrip freezes on-center, causing the light to dim. 2 oval borders puff in, and a green comet forms the text "Screen Media Films, LLC".

Variant: Sometimes, the green comet becomes a white light that expands to form "Screen Media Ventures, LLC". A still version also exists.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: Either a relaxing 4-note oboe tune with a low synth note or a 5-noted synth.

Availability: Seen on home media releases by the company, such as The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. The variant appears on syndicated prints of their films, which can also appear on the official YouTube channel for Popcornflix. This is also used in tandem with the next two logos.

2nd Logo (Late 2000s-)

Visuals: Over a black background, the logo starts with the text "Screen Media, LLC" on top of a red banner saying "F I L M S".

Variants:

  • There is a zoomed in version with a modified font that only stays on screen for three seconds that is more commonly used.
  • There is a version with just "Screen Media".
  • There is also a variant similar to the one above where the text appears to form through static (a la HBO Entertainment).
  • On more newer films, the static version now has the byline "A CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY".

Technique: A still graphic or simple 2D digital animation.

Audio: None or the opening theme of the movie.

Availability:

  • The initially described logo (see Visuals) can only be seen on Tommy and The Cool Mule.
  • The first variant is common and can be seen on releases from the company, such as Alex of Venice or Big Baby.
  • The version without F I L M S can be seen on films co-distributed with Focus World.
  • The static variant can be found on newer releases such as Luz, as well as a ThisTV airing of Mothers and Daughters. The logo with the byline can be seen on Willy's Wonderland and 9 Bullets.

3rd Logo (2010s-)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a red line being drawn by a red light moving from right to left. The same text from the previous logo appears, and the light dims until only the line and text are visible.

Technique: 2D digital animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: This can be seen on some newer releases from the company, such as On the Ropes.
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