Hey guys! Nick and I have finally figured out an idea for our short film which we think we can pull off within this quarantine situation. However, I really wanted to do some genre research before I jump in and start writing the script.
From the very beginning of this project, Nick and I always liked the idea of sticking to the drama genre. According to The Script Lab, "drama film is a genre that relies on the emotional and relational development of realistic characters.”
Some conventions of drama include:
- exhibits real life situations with realistic characters, setting, and stories
- portrays journey of character development
- intense social interactions
If you haven’t read about Nick and I’s most recent idea for our short film, be sure to check out my last post. Our storyline follows a subdivision of the drama genre known as suspense/thriller drama.
Some conventions for thriller/suspense drama include:
- slow/eerie tempo music
- heightened diabetic sounds
- tilt shots/disorientating angles to create discomfort within the viewer
- close ups of the protagonist
- films typically begin with an equilibrium which is disrupted throughout the film
- dark color palette
- low key lighting
I definitely think that Nick and I will be able to incorporate some of these conventions throughout our piece to help demonstrate this genre clearly. Be sure to check back for updates! Until next time…
~rtmedias
Sources:
https://media.giphy.com/media/5WXqTFTgO9a7e/source.gif
https://www.slideshare.net/esmeroberts/codes-and-conventions-of-the-drama-genre
https://www.mindmeister.com/685037204/conventions-of-the-thriller-genre
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