The document discusses genre theory and conventions that will be used in the filmmaker's opening scene. It provides background on comedy, sci-fi, and thriller genres. Examples like 21 Jump Street and The Hunger Games are analyzed for how they employ genre conventions. The filmmaker's opening will use comedy and sci-fi/thriller elements. It will focus on a teenage boy throwing a party to boost his popularity that gets interrupted by a conspiracy coming to life. The opening will introduce the main character and set up his desire to gain social status.