{"id":155553,"date":"2021-06-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=155553"},"modified":"2021-06-10T14:48:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T19:48:47","slug":"rom-com-genre-filmmaking-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/rom-com-genre-filmmaking-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Genre Filmmaking Elements Every Rom-Com Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s explore the filmmaking elements every rom-com needs to be successful, focusing on different writing, lighting, and editing techniques.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve covered in the past as part of our guide to film genre theory<\/a>, there are several types of romance films<\/a>. From historical to paranormal, there have been plenty of fascinating romance sub-genres to explore. However, none is perhaps more popular or instantly recognizable than the universally beloved \u201cromantic comedy\u201d sub-genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These romantic comedies (or rom-coms, as they\u2019ve been popularized) have captivated cinema audiences for decades. Some of the biggest blockbusters and indie hits have helped to build this sub-genre almost into a genre unto itself. So, here’s everything you need to know about writing, lighting, and editing rom-com movies and shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Defined Rom-Com Lead Characters<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tom Hanks<\/a> and Meg Ryan<\/a> star as the prototypical romantic leads in the by-the-numbers 1990s rom-com <\/em>You’ve Got Mail<\/a>. Image via Warner Bros<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Starting off, I\u2019d like to clarify a few things about the rom-com in particular. Unlike other sub-genres of the romantic film, rom-coms do generally need to follow some basic principles to be classified in this distinct niche. One of those basic principles is simply that a rom-com is usually built around just two romantic leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fully resonate with mainstream rom-com audiences and viewers, it\u2019s important to introduce and define these two rom-com leads early and well. Usually, these two leads will be heavily featured on the film\u2019s poster, and in any and all marketing. However, it still helps to introduce them early in the film and to start building them up as characters immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. A Meet Cute Introduction<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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