2. Film’s that have an unrealistic
narrative as it is based on fantasy
themes, including sci-fi. An
example of this would beThe Maze
Runner as the film is set in a
dystopian society in the future.The
fact that this structure is anti-
realistic means that it is often
shown in teaser trailers as it
appeals to a mass market, however
it doesn’t apply to my chosen
genre which is based off of real life
situations so I won’t be using this
structure in my production.
3. Where the narrative is told in time-order
from start to finish. An example of this
would be Angus,Thongs and Perfect
Snogging as the film follows the events
leading up to Georgia’s 16th birthday.The
fact that by the film being in
chronological order makes the story
more realistic makes it conventional for
my chosen genre. However as teaser
trailers only include clips, it is unlikely to
be linear so despite it being conventional
for the genre, I won’t be using this
structure.
4. Where the story’s conflict is solved at
the end of the film. An example of this
isThe Perfect Man as the film ends
with Holly’s family finally settling down
after they were continuously moving
and with her finally getting to go to a
school dance.The idea of a closed
ending is conventional to the genre
and it is often a happy ending as well.
However, as the production is a teaser
trailer there will not be a closed ending
as the element of mystery is required
meaning I won’t be using this
structure.
5. A single story line is told from
start to finish.An example of this
would be Pitch Perfect as it
follows the college life of Beca
rather than focusing on different
characters.This is conventional in
both teen drama films but also in
their teaser trailers as the trailer
will focus on the main character
and the events that happen to
them.Therefore it will be likely for
me to use this structure in my
production.
6. Films and narratives that look realistic
and lifelike. An example of this would
beThe Lizzie McGuire Movie as it
follows the main character Lizzie on a
school trip.This is conventional for the
genre as it focuses on real life
situations which makes the film
relatable for the audience. It is also
conventional for the teaser trailer in
this genre as it shows clips from the
film which is given a realistic tone. It
will be likely I use this structure in my
production.
7. Where a film has more than one story
being told at the same time. An
example of this would be Stuck in
Love which focuses on three different
love stories rather than one.This is
semi-conventional of the teen drama
genre as it is present in a few of the
films. It would also be semi-
conventional in the teaser trailer as it
would show clips from all three stories
therefore showing the multi-strand
narrative. I may use this structure in
my production.
8. Where the film ends without the
conflict being resolved, usually to
make room for a sequel. An
example of this would be If I Stay
which ends with Mia opening her
eyes after being in a coma.There is
no explanation as to what happens
next which intrigues the audience.
This is semi-conventional in the
teen drama genre as it is present in
a few films. However, as the ending
is not shown in the teaser trailers I
won’t be using this structure in my
production.
9. A narrative that isn’t shown in
chronological order which will most
likely include flashbacks. An
example of this would beThe
Notebook which alternates between
the present and the past in the form
of flashbacks.This is semi-
conventional to the genre as it
builds the romance story and is
featured in a few films. It is also
conventional in teaser trailers as
they include clips from the film in no
apparent order. I will definitely use
this structure in my production.
10. As a teaser trailer’s purpose is to announce a film and tease
the audience, it is unlikely the narrative structure will be clear.
However, the most noticeable narrative structures in teaser
trailers for teen dramas include open ending as it’s imbecilic
to use a closed ending narrative on a teaser trailer as it would
ruin the actual film. It is also most likely for the trailer to be
non-linear as the majority of them contain montages of clips
from the actual film that don’t appear to be in chronological
order meaning that it is unlikely for the trailer to be linear. It
also expected to be a single stranded narrative as teen
dramas usually focus around one or two main characters and
their problems and relationship with each other. Due to the
nature of the narrative, it is most likely that the narrative
structure will also be realistic as teen dramas focus on realistic
characters with realistic issues.
