2. Film genres are identified by classifications, types and categories, or a
collection of films which include similar conventions or techniques such as:
content
Subject matter
Themes
Stock characters
motifs mood
plot
Stage settings
Narrative structure
props
FILM GENRES
3. Some examples of primary film genres include:
• Action
• Adventure
• Horror
• Musicals
• Comedy
• Science fiction
• War
• Western
• Crime
• Dramas
• Epics
FILM GENRES
4. FILM GENRES
There are also sub-genres which are identifiable within a larger film
genre, but with their own distinctive subject matter, style and
iconography. Rom-Com’s for example are a sub class of romance.
5. FILM GENRES
Action films tend to include:
• Stunts and chases
• Large budgets
• High energy
• Fast pace edits
• Fights
• Battles
• Escapes
• Races against time
• Non stop motion
• Fast paced narrative
6. FILM GENRES
Adventure films feature exciting narratives with new experiences.
There are often new locations and exotic places, often these films
are paired with action.
7. FILM GENRES
Comedies are designed to amuse and evoke happiness
and laughter! The light hearted genre does this by
exaggerating the situation, relationships, language, action
and characters.
8. FILM GENRES
As the title of the genre suggests, crime films feature the actions of
criminals. For example: bank robbers, mobsters, underworld figures,
teenage hoodlums and people who operate outside of the law.
9. FILM GENRES
Dramas are plot driven films which tend to be serious. They portray
realistic characters and realistic events and life situations. The stories
involve character development and general interaction.
10. Horror films are designed primarily to scare their audience,
and to make real our worst fears. There are often a number
of murders and a shocking finale. Mise en scene often
includes blood, young actors and actresses, dark lighting
and masks.
