Drama uses realistic characters and situations to portray character development and social interactions which typically evoke strong emotions in audiences. Subgenres like historical drama depict dramatic past events and short films aim to connect with a small number of characters, provide a moral or twist, and tell relatable stories within tight time and budget constraints.

2. DRAMA
Drama typically use real life situation but
mostly they start off with characters that
are in a real life situation. They typically
revolve around domestic/social situations.
They are often ‘slice of life’ and in a short
film will have a moralistic ending or a twist.

3. CONVENTIONS OF DRAMA
• They use real life situations using realistic characters,
setting and story.
• It portrays character development
• Social interaction
• They typically make the audience feel strong emotions to
the characters.
• They can include non diegetic sound to build emotions
etc but often do not .

4. SUB-GENRES
Historical Drama:
• Dramatic events that have happened in the past.
• This fits into our idea of having a watch/heirloom that is
passed down in the family with different reasons of use
for each owner.
• Our film is set in the present but the main character
reflects on his experiences in the First World War.
• Our short film has a moralistic ending.

5. CONVENTIONS OF SHORT FILMS
• Short films typically have 2 or 3 characters to allow the audience to
connect with the characters.
• Short films have a twist in the end or pass on a moral message.
• The budget is kept low because the director does not have the backing
for the project.
• The max length of a short film is 35 min but most of them keep to the 5-
10 min time.
• They use everyday situation so that the audience can relate to the story
quickly.