The research of our chosen genre - romance

1. Genre Research
Take Three Productions –
Jasdeep Kaur Jabbal

2. What is a romance?
A romance is a love story, they focus on
passion, emotion and affection.
Love is seen as a journey as characters in a
romance strengthen their relationship through
dating, courtship, etc.
Often, romantic films explore the essential
themes of love at first sight, high school
sweethearts , obsessive love, sentimental
love, forbidden love, etc.
Often, romances end on a “happily ever
after”.

3. The subgenres of a romance
 Romantic Drama
 Chick Flick
 Romantic Thrillers
 Historical Romance
 Romantic Comedies
 Romantic Action Comedies

4. CONVENTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
ROMANCE
 Money
 Emotions
 Attachment
 Heartbreak
 Passion
 Lust
 Arguments
 Conflict
 Climax
 Hero attracts
female
 Affection
 Love

5. The history of romance
The first ever romantic film was said
to be produced by Thomas Edison
and had only lasted a total of 18
seconds.
The short film was called “The May
Irwin Kiss" it was filmed in 1896 in
April in New Jersey; at the tomes, it
was the most popular Edison
Vitascope film of 1896.
Famous, historical romance films
include Titanic, Jane Eyre, Romeo and
Juliet, Gone With The Wind, etc.

6. WHY WE CHOSE A ROMANCE AND
WHAT INSPIRED US
As a pair, we figured a romance will be
extremely hard to pull off however we
also realised that if filmed and edited well
with a good story line, it would be a great
success.
As the director, I felt I would be able to
relate more to a romance thus adding to
the reason as to why we chose a the
genre.
 Many things inspired us when coming
up with the idea, such as “Sliding Doors”,
“Just My Luck” and “About Time”; even
real life situations that I had found myself
to be in allowed me to add on to the
ideas.