2. Subgenre
Action Comedy
For our short film project we have decided to
combine the two genres, creating an action-
comedy, we have decided to create laughter
through the use of ‘imaginary’ fighting as we
feel it will have a powerful effect on the
audience. This genre was influenced through
a variety of short films and feature length
films such as, ‘The Matrix’ and ‘Star Wars’,
'What's Virgin Mean?' etc.
3. Action
An Action films can be identified through
the fast moving pace of the film, these
tend to have lots of fighting or chase
scenes. Within the action genre the
characters are usually dominated by
males, with a female ‘damsel in distress’,
however as time has gone on this has
changed and more action films include a
female lover or sidekick. The action genre
starts at the beginning of the film and is
spread throughout.
4. Comedy
Comedies are light-hearted dramas,
crafted to amuse, entertain, and provoke
enjoyment. The comedy genre
humorously exaggerates the situation,
the language, action, and characters.
Comedies observe the deficiencies,
foibles, and frustrations of life, providing
merriment and a momentary escape from
day-to-day life. They usually have happy
endings, although the humor may have a
serious or pessimistic side.
