Coursework

1. 9 Frame Analysis
Paranoid Park:
How is the Genre (Drama/Teen
Drama) Portrayed?

2. Frame 1
Also, having the
This is the first shot
light around the
within the trailer and
logo could also
instantly introduces
be a sign of the
the institution behind
institution trying
the film which is IFC
to get more
Films (one of the
attention as it is
films i have
not a world
researched).
renowned
Instantly giving the
company.
audience the chance
to recognise and
remember the
company. The effect and lighting around the wording of the logo
is effective and interesting as the light trying to
emerge behind the typography can be seen as a link
with the film as it seems to be wanting to get a secret
out which is what the film’s narrative is all about which
show’s that the trailer is already linking the genre of
the film

3. Frame 2
This is the first main
shot within the trailer, While the shot is slowly
which allows the zooming in to the
audience to see what characters, a voice is
the shot is like and set heard which adds
themselves up for the background information
trailer and wonder what to the film which helps
else will be shown in the audience more and
the trailer. Also also helps to set up the
characters are genre.
introduced straight
away to the audience.
The characters link in with the drama/teen drama genre in this
shot as the audience can instantly tell that these two
characters are young and teenagers which instantly sets up
the genre. Also, the introduction of both a male and female
character is also important as it adds the love element to the
drama. The shot of the boy looking up at the girl also could
mean a sign of the relationship between them.

4. Frame 3
This next shot is of the
main character. The Again like the previous
shot of character alone shot there is a
show’s another key voiceover as the
element of the character writes in his
drama/teen drama book. This again gives
genre, which is that in the audience the
many drama films in chance to understand
particular teen dramas, the character’s
the character often thoughts and feelings.
feels isolated and
alone. By having this
shot the audience can The low angle shot looking up at the teenager
instantly recognize the writing also helps the audience recognize that this
genre. character is crucial and vital to the story and that
this teen will have his struggles and emotional
battles during the film and by showing him
throughout the trailer, the audience can begin to
emotionally attach themselves to the character.

5. Frame 4
This shot is of the The voiceover has
school that the main stopped for this
character goes to. This scene and has been
shot allows the replaced by music as
audience to recognize the shot of the
one of the key locations teenagers and
of the film and shown. Gives a
remember this location different feeling to
from the trailer because the audience before
it will be used the voiceover returns
frequently in the film. at the end of this
The shot of the teenagers instantly shows shot.
the teen drama genre and the audience
recognizes what type of film it will be and
what type of characters will be involved
which sets the audience up for the film and
excites them.

6. Frame 5
The next shot has the
directors name and the The music is much
previous films in this more prominent now
genre that he has as it flashes through
directed. By having such different moments
a renowned teen drama throughout the film.
director’s name in the The music becomes a
trailer, the prestige and way to remember the
anticipation of the film film.
will be heightened.
The shot of the tunnel and the light and the
end could suggest that the film will have its
dark moments but maybe at the end of the
film there will be happiness and a resolution
to the distress that is shown throughout the
trailer.

7. Frame 6
This next shot is a
quick fire shot when the The voiceover is
music is being played. being slowly built
The shot shows the up again during
character at the skate these quick shots
park which introduces in order for the
another main location audience to
with the film and the understand the
audience now know feelings of the
where parts of the film character. This
will take place. helps set up the
The character sitting alone also enhances the genre.
teen drama genre feel as many films involve the
teen feeling just alone and isolated. This is a
huge part of the film as the character has been
involved in a crime and cannot get over it so he
spirals into isolation and a path of destruction.

8. Frame 7
This next shot is
shown to add the The voiceover
main plot to the and sound are
trailer which is that heightened at this
a security guard point to add the
has been found intensity. Sets
dead. This gives audience up for
intrigue to the film.
audience and
makes them want
to find out more.
The close up of the picture on the news adds to
the drama and to the teen drama. By having such
a serious turn in the trailer adds to the suspense
and drama to the film. The audience will be
hooked by this point and adding this is the cherry
on top for the audience in terms of drama.

9. Frame 8
This shot is near the
end of the trailer and it
is after dramatic events
have happened. This
shows that the
character throughout
the film will be under
extreme pressure and
this shot show’s that he
may not be able to take
it.
The close up of the main character helps to portray his
emotions and struggles. The emotions and struggles of a
character are vital to a drama film and this helps to set up the
drama feel.

10. Frame 9
The final shot of the trailer is the title of the film. The white text on the black
background grabs the audience attention and allows them to remember
the title of the film. The simple and effective use of the typography makes
the title simple yet hard to forget as the audience will have it etched in
there minds.