Film Genres

Film Genres

Choose a movie that you have viewed in the past and can re-watch to complete the below worksheet. Please refer to our course readings.

Part I: Examining Narrative
at least 300 words

Identify the story/plot of
your film.

Describe the characters.

What are the audience’s
expectations for your film?

How does the film create a
sense of time?

How does the film create a
sense of space?

How can you characterize the
perspective?

Part II: A Look at Genres at
least 525 words

What are the conventions of your film’s genre?

What are some of the
formulas/myths of your film’s genre?

What are the audience’s
expectations for your film?

What are the six genres and
corresponding film components of each?