This document discusses the drama genre for film. It notes that drama relies on realistic characters that develop through emotional themes and relationships, often inspired by real life struggles. The author chose drama because it is achievable with a low budget and allows filming real human stories. Trailers are also discussed as important for both audiences and institutions to promote the film and reach the target viewers. The sub-genre of tragedy drama is highlighted, where a character's flaws lead to their downfall.

1. MY CHOSEN GENRE:
DRAMA
By Katy Jackson

2. What is ‘drama’?
 Drama films rely on having realistic characters
that develop throughout the film through
emotional themes and relationships.
 These themes are often taken or inspired from
real life problems.
 Therefore, the aim of a drama genre film is to
'tell an honest story of human struggles'.

3. Why did I choose 'drama'?
 Having an achievable genre in terms of location,
budget, actors, props, genre iconography & more.
 The fact that drama shows, 'an honest story of
human struggles', gives a large scope for where I
would want to film and who to film.
 Similar to the social-realism genre which is
suitable for Independent Film Companies
as the budget can be very small.
 Therefore, this is great for me as I am just one
person and will by no means have a large (or any)
budget.

4. Are trailers important?
 Yes, for both audiences and institutions.
 Audiences:
- a way of reaching out to the target audience
- gives them a taste for the film
- actors/actresses involved are revealed which could make them want to
see the film more
 Institutions
- vital element of promotion
- potential target audience could grow from the trailer (= more profit)
- it advertises their company through streaming sites (YouTube, Vimeo, etc)
- the possibility the trailer will ‘go viral’

5. Fantasy, war
Drama
Biography
Comedy, romance
Romance
Thriller

6. What Sub-Genre?
 ‘Tragedy Drama is a genre wherein the downfall of the character is
caused by a flaw within the character. While Tragedy Dramas
sometime put the character in extraordinary circumstances, this
genre is really about the self-destructive behaviour of the character.
The flaws of the character come to a head and ultimately result in
death or other form of degradation.’
(http://thescriptlab.com/screenplay/genre/drama#)