Today, we’ll be exploring different genres to determine the best fit for my short film. Right now, I’m torn between two options: a classic romance or a comedy.
To help me decide, we are going to be doing some research!!!😁(😢)
Exploring the Romance Genre:
Romance films focus on the emotional journey of love between characters. They often include themes like passion, trust, and sometimes the challenges that lovers face. The goal? Oftentimes it is to make the audience feel butterflies(😒...😏) and root for the couple to end up with each other.
Key Elements of Romance Films:
- Central Love Story: The plot revolves around two characters falling in love.
- Emotional Conflict: Obstacles or misunderstandings that the couple must overcome.
- Happy or Bittersweet Endings: While many romances end on a happy note, some do not.😃
Potential Sub-genres to Consider:
- Romantic Drama: Focuses on deep emotional conflicts and character development.
- Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com): Blends love stories with humor, making for some lighthearted, enjoyable entertainment.
- Historical Romance: Set in a specific historical period, adding some rich context to the love story.
This a romantic short film called "Signs." It is a charming short film I came across about two office workers who develop a unique connection through messages on paper.
This a romantic short film called "Signs." It is a charming short film I came across about two office workers who develop a unique connection through messages on paper.
Comedy aims to entertain and amuse an audience, often highlighting the quirks of everyday life. It's usually about making people laugh and feel good.
Key Elements of Comedy Films:
- Humor: Situations, dialogues, or characters that are funny.
- Exaggeration: Over-the-top scenarios or reactions for comedic effect.
- Happy Endings: Typically, things resolve in a positive, feel-good manner.
Potential Sub-genres to Consider:
- Slapstick Comedy: Physical humor and exaggerated actions.
- Satire: Uses humor to critique or poke fun at social/political shortcomings.
- Dark Comedy: Finds humor in serious, dark, or taboo subjects.
This is comedy short film called the "The Elevator."
I know it would be a smart approach to combine both genres and do a rom-com, but I have already done that and I want to try my hardest to venture out as much as possible.
There are some elements that are important to me in this short film. I definitely want to have instant engagement with my audience, have a lot of creative freedom, stand out, and have a fun, lighthearted connected with the people who watch this short film. As a result, I will be doing the comedy genre!!🤠
I want to make people laugh and enjoy from the first few moments of the film to the last scene. Doing comedy will allow me to experiment with storytelling, dialogue, and pacing in many different ways that I am very excited for. I know many film makers lead toward more drama centered films, so I hope this short film will be a little different from the rest. However, this does come with some challenges: I need to become a creative writer and get the timing right, or this could definitely not work in my favor.
I am very, very excited though!!☺️
References:
Hellerman, J. (2023, March 6). We Love The Romance Genre in Film and TV. Nofilmschool.com. https://nofilmschool.com/romance-movie-genre
largoblog. (2023, March 18). What Are the Best Genres for Short Films? Sofy.tv - Blog. https://sofy.tv/blog/what-are-the-best-genres-for-short-films/
Puttock, H. (2022, December 16). 5 Tips for Making Comedy Short Films. Raindance. https://raindance.org/5-tips-for-making-comedy-short-films/
Working on a Comedy Short Film? Check Out These 10 Tips! (2023, August 23). Student Filmmakers Forums. https://www.studentfilmmakersforums.com/threads/working-on-a-comedy-short-film-check-out-these-10-tips.54594/
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