Generic Conventions - Coming Of Age films
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This document outlines some common generic conventions found in teenage coming of age drama films. It discusses typical settings like high schools, bedrooms, and modes of transportation. It also examines character archetypes such as the "dumb blonde", "problem" teen, and "outcasts". The document provides examples of iconography involving alcohol/drugs, technology, and other items. It concludes with narrative elements like fragmented storytelling and themes involving isolation, identity crises, and rebellion against parents.
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Short films often include a twist to keep audiences interested and finalize the film's message in an unexpected way. The twist in "Slip of the Tongue" occurs when the main character suddenly expresses anger toward the man after ignoring him. Most short films only have 2-3 characters to keep productions simple and focus on developing those characters within the limited runtime. Low budgets also require few extras, locations, and actors. For example, the short film "Loop" only has two actors and one location. Everyday situations can engage audiences if flipped in an unexpected way, like in "Happy Sushi" where an animated matchstick subverts the expected. Props are useful for impact but expensive ones are avoided to control budgets,
What is a short film
A short film is defined as a motion picture that is 40 minutes or less. The main differences between short films and feature films are length, budget, and quality. Short films are typically 5-15 minutes while feature films are around 2 hours. Short films have much smaller budgets than feature films, resulting in lower production quality. They also have different distribution methods, with short films primarily being shown at film festivals while feature films get wider theatrical and home media releases. The genres are generally similar between the two formats, though short films tend to challenge conventions more due to their smaller budgets. Short films also have a niche audience compared to the mass audience of feature films.
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Bildungsroman
Charles Dickens' 1850 novel David Copperfield is considered a classic Bildungsroman that follows the protagonist's journey from childhood to maturity. Through David's experiences and relationships with various characters, the novel explores themes of disciplining one's emotions and finding one's place in society. While some characters like Agnes Wickfield demonstrate maturity and wisdom, others like Uriah Heep and James Steerforth lack discipline. David develops a disciplined heart through his personal growth over the course of the story. The novel was praised by critics like Tolstoy and influenced many other authors.
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This document provides an overview of short films, including their defining characteristics, history, and differences from feature films. Short films are typically under 40 minutes, have low budgets, and are made independently. They are often screened at film festivals and can help filmmakers gain experience and funding for future projects. The document also examines some key aspects of analyzing films, including genre, representation, audience, narrative, institutions, technologies, and evidence.
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3) One issue described is the length and size of the high definition footage taking a long time to render. To address this, entire files were rendered and moved to the end of the editing area to use later, saving time.
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- 2. SETTINGS: HIGH SCHOOL L-R: Mean Girls (dir: Mark Waters, 2004), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (dir: Stephen Chbosky, 2012), The Breakfast Club (dir: John Hughes, 1985)
- 3. SETTINGS: TEENAGER'S BEDROOM L-R: 10 Things I hate About You (dir: Gil Junger, 1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (dir: John Hughes, 1986), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (dir: Stephen Chbosky, 2012)
- 4. SETTINGS: TRANSPORTATION L-R: Clueless (dir: Amy Heckerling, 1995), Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (dir: Peter Sollett, 2008), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (dir: John Hughes, 1986)
- 5. SETTINGS: OTHER EXAMPLES Cafes/Diners A family home An isolated suburban area City centers American football/sport games Shopping Centres/Malls
- 6. CHARACTERS: 'DUMB BLONDE' L-R: Karen Smith of Means Girls (dir: Mark Waters, 2004), Cher Horowitz of Clueless (dir: Amy Heckerling, 1995), Bianca Stratford of 10 Things I Hate About You (dir: Gil Junger, 1999)
- 7. CHARACTERS: THE 'PROBLEM' TEENAGER L-R: Ferris Bueller of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (dir: John Hughes, 1986), John Bender of The Breakfast Club (dir: John Hughes, 1985), Poppy Moore of Wild Child (dir: Nick Moore, 2008)
- 8. CHARACTERS: THE 'OUTCASTS' L-R: Allison Reynolds of The Breakfast Club (dir: John Hughes, 1985), Charlie of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (dir: Stephen Chbosky, 2012), Kat Stratford of 10 Things I Hate About You (dir: Gil Junger, 1999)
- 9. CHARACTERS: OTHER EXAMPLES The easily influenced characters (e.g. by drugs and alcohol provided by friends) The wrongly lead protagonist. The bitchy female antagonist who leads the protagonist astray. The wallflower The homosexual best friend
- 10. ICONOGRAPHY: ALCOHOL & DRUGS L-R: The Breakfast Club (dir: John Hughes, 1985), 10 Things I Hate About You (dir: Gil Junger, 1999), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (dir: Stephen Chbosky, 2012)
- 11. ICONOGRAPHY: MOBILE PHONES L-R: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (dir: Peter Sollett, 2008), Clueless (dir: Amy Heckerling, 1995), Mean Girls (dir: Mark Waters, 2004)
- 12. ICONOGRAPHY: COMPUTERS/LAPTOPS L-R: Sydney White (dir: Joe Nussbaum, 2007), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (dir: John Hughes, 1986), 10 Things I Hate About You (dir: Gil Junger, 1999)
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- 15. SOUNDS Indie (genre) soundtrack Narration from protagonist (non diegetic sound) School bell Pop music Car engine being ceased Chatter of high school hallways