After doing research on the different genres of film, I learned that over the years many genres have even been separated into many more genres; these are known as sub-genres. While it may seem confusing, sub-genres are simply more specific to categories of the preexisting genre. There have been so many talented filmmakers that it was hard to classify, for example, all romance movies to be the same when they all had visually and emotionally different appeals. They refine broad categories into a more generalized group. It helps to target specific audience groups, for better marketing and promotion.
Teen: comedy
Teen comedy films are lighthearted comedy films targeted towards teenage experiences and teen humor. This subgenre turns relatable, everyday situations into humorous plots. A teen film is based on interests, slang, fashion, fears, dreams, and adaptations of a certain time period. It explores different themes like characters' social lives, friends, family, school, and more. These usually center the protagonist for one story line, then branches off to a few storylines based on the protagonist's close friends or family, like a sibling. Teen comedies may also be known as teen sitcoms. Many popular teen comedies are television programs that contain a set of characters that navigate different humorous scenarios for every episode. It occurs in a recognizable and consistent setting like a home or workplace.
Teen: coming of age
A good coming of age film usually becomes very popular very quickly. This is because of the broad audience it attracts. Coming of age represents a large age range, usually teens to young adults, however it brings nostalgia for older audience groups. Coming of age focuses on the struggles and constant change teenagers are going through as they figure out life as they come closer to adulthood.
Romance: fantasy
The sub genre, romance fantasy, combines the beautiful elements of a love story with the magical or supernatural world. While the narrative mainly focuses on the romantic relationship between sets of characters, it builds on realities that seem impossible including fictional kingdoms, magic, or even mythical creatures. Themes that are often seen in these types of films include destined love, sacrifice, good vs. evil, fate, and forbidden love. This sub genre appeals to audiences that enjoy imaginative worlds and storytelling. It is a world where magic and love exist.
romantic: comedy
A romantic comedy, also known as a rom-com is a film genre that tells lighthearted love stories by combining humor and romance. The story line follows two characters as they meet and develop a different kinds of romantic dynamics. Rom-coms follow many different fun dynamics, for example friends to lovers, when opposites attract, love triangles, fake relationships that become real, a second chance romance, and my personal favorite enemies to lovers. Comedy is used to add witty dialogue, awkward but funny moments, and entertaining situations to keep the audience intrigued.
horror: thriller
A good horror thriller film is designed around tension, fear, and suspense. It combines the elements of horror, dangerous, and scary threats, with mystery and fast paced suspense. These films use intense music, unexpected plots, and dark settings to bring fear to the audience as they are unsure as to what will happen next. Themes include characters facing unknown factors, survival, and psychological fears. The audience is purposefully made to feel uneasy and nervous as they are kept on the edge.
horror: supernatural
Horror has become a very broad genre as it can including many ways to induce fear. The subgenre of supernatural features themes that go beyond the natural world, challenging the laws of reality. Usually including an unexplainable phenomena. This involves ghosts, portrayal of death, miracles, spirits, magic, gods, demons, and more. Some supernatural horror films are based on religion, while others are usually based on gruesome violence that feels incomprehensible.
After doing research on several genres and subgenres, I have decided to continue my research on teen : coming of age. I really enjoy how teen coming of age filmmakers targets serious topics that many people go through and turn everyday situations into visual representations. Everyone views life differently. To be able to accurately capture early years of life is something I find very interesting.
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