RESEARCH: Genre Shortlist

To decide upon my genre, I've analysed the different forms of each convention and the impact my audience will have.

I've chosen: Thriller; after analysing the following...

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Genre Preference 1: 

Thriller

Conventions: 

Sinister atmosphere, 
Suspenseful music that progresses throughout the movie- tense mood.
Low Key Lighting, 
Shadows, 
Changes in angles of shots, 
Diegtic sounds of breathing, 
Protagonist in mercy of Antagonist.

Films from this genre: 

• Shutter Island, 
• Old Boy, 
• The Others. 

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Genre Preference 2: 

Action 

Conventions: 

Explosions, 
Fast-paced music, 
Character of a villain/hero, 
Dramatic and quick cuts of action scenes
Weapons
Machinery

Films from this genre: 

• Fast and Furious 1-7, 
• 007, 
• The Dark Knight

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Genre Preference 3: 

Comedy 

Conventions: 

Humour, 
Non-Diegtic sounds
Sub-genres of romance and drama; 
Generic setting of a school/work place 
Melodramatic reactions. 
Natural lighting 
Emphasised personalities of characters

Films from this genre: 

• Scott Pilgrim vs The World, 
• Mr. Deeds, 
• Superbad 

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