Genre Research:
Hello fellow blog readers. I am back and READY to research genre conventions 😁
Today I wanted to start by picking the main genres my sister and I were thinking for our short film and listing the main conventions that go with each so we can then narrow down our idea for a plot. But even before I do that, I want to do some research into what a SHORT FILM even is, and get some pointers on what is needed to make one, since I don't truly know the characteristics of a short film vs. regular film.
Short Film:
- running time 40 mns less, with credits (preferred 10/15 mns)
- explain important stuff quick! (say things visually (without words) don't have to explain everything with dialogue!)
- experiment techniques, try focusing on one thing (develop a character or scenario, one aspect)
Now onto short film genres...
1) Drama:
- focus on one or few character's internal journey, emotional development
- dialogue reveals character motivations but is also real-life, authentic
- clear central conflict (AROUND one conflict, turning point)
- thought-provoking/impactful ending
Technicalities: frequent close-ups (emotional purposes), setting is familiar/relatable, clear progression of events
Examples: relationships/love, grief, personal growth, dynamics in fam relationships
(good to see how one can develop story in one setting)
2) Comedy
- specific characters (comedic)
- specific Plot beats/narrative turns
- represented tropes
- themes: irony, familiarity (in content shown)
- EXTRA: based in places with lots of people where can interact, put in awk situations
- many locations LOTS INTERACTIONS
- Props (ex: joke revolves around cheese "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
Website with more information on comedy in film specifically: Film Genres and their Conventions | freyas film
(good for visually developing story, and diff locations)
3) Coming Of Age
- characters: growth in psychology, sociology, physiology
- setting is realistic, relatable to audience
- Usage of visuals/music to convey meaning (not relying on dialogue)
- THEMES: identity, friendship, love, self-disocovery
Examples: identity transformation teen to adulthood
REFLECTION:
Overall, seeing all the genre conventions helps me see what genres we are already aligned with (idea wise what I am already picturing), but also helps initiate ideas of newer approaches to take in this short film. Soon with this help, we will be deciding our plot!!
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