Posts Tagged ‘Genre Conventions’
Break Genre Rules Like a Master Filmmaker
Genre conventions help film audiences know what to expect, but there’s a fine line between rewarding expectations and making something truly innovative.
The 5 Genre Filmmaking Elements Every Rom-Com Needs
Let’s explore the filmmaking elements every rom-com needs to be successful, focusing on different writing, lighting, and editing techniques.
Are We About to See the Rise of the Anti-Anti-Hero?
Is this new age of anti-anti-heroes a real trend? Or is it just a lost mirage of a darker turn for those favorite heroes we love to …
7 Core Genre Elements Every Zombie Movie Needs
Looking at both classic and recent examples, we trace all the core genre elements you’ll need for your zombie shorts and features.
What Makes 80s and 90s Action Movies So Iconic?
From Arnold to Van Damme, a look into how the action movies of the 80s and 90s ultimately built an entire genre.
What is Mumblecore? A Guide to this Indie Film Genre
The lure of Mumblecore: A look into the naturalistic, DIY styles of this influential subgenre of independent film. At what I would assume to have been a …