Wednesday 11 December 2013

Genre and Sub genre




A teen film is a movie which has been constructed to relate and appeal  to teenagers, 
through which is based on special interests of teenagers , these are shown through such elements as : 

  •  Locations,
  •  Characters,
  • Age groups 
  • Themes
  • Topics


Who watches them ?

Teen movies are usually watched by people between the ages of
13-19 , however , it can be watched by elder group such as young adults or even elders as the stories lines may also even appeal to them .

Sub -genres :
Sub-genre in the teen movie industry are common to keep a appealing and interest narrative for the audience , such subgenres as :
  • Rom-Coms
  • Melodramas
  • Tragic-Horror
  • Chick Flicks




They are always common or conventional themes or topics that surround a teen movie , as well as this there are many conventional locations and characters .


Themes :
Relationship
Friends / Family
Love
Crime
Money
Dreams/inspirations

Locations:
School
Local Hangout
Parks
Estates or home buildings
Malls
Cinemas/ Arcades

Characters :
Pretty/Popular Girl
Handsome/Popular Boy
Nerds
Bullies
Unique / Outcasts
Average school students
Gifted / Talents Individuals


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