Research? Ya not really my favorite part of ANY project that I do but for sure a very important part in EVERY project I do! I started off by just researching all the different genres to try and get a feel for what I was going to make my film about!

I am aware that with only two minutes I am trying to create an opening to a WOW type of film! I want to create passion in my film. I want the viewer to feel what the struggle or obstacle the character is feeling. I want the viewer to know I worked hard to tell the beginning of a story. That all comes from understanding what I am doing. I began this journey by researching genres of films and viewing some of my favorite film openings to try and get a sense for what I was about to create!

Comedy, oh comedy. At first look why wouldn’t I want to do a film based off a comedic story? That’s me. That is who I am. Comedy is a story in which the main emphasis is on the humor in the film. Based off of the indiewire.com list of 25 best comedic films in the 21st century, #1 was a film called sideways filmed in 2004. Although this performance was “one of the greatest performances to ever go un-nominated by academy” this film still made the list and in fact #1! Comedy films are based off of creating a comedic feel for any one who is watching. Comedic films are made to make people laugh based off of the exaggerated characters played and amusement played by the characters.  Compared to other film genres comedy films are focused on individual stars. Films that are under the comedy genre usually have a happy ending with the exception of “black comedy”. 

Transitioning from stand up comedy into the film industry, many stars who start out as stand up comedians transition into starring roles in comedy films due to popular demand. There are many sub genres under the COMEDY genre. With romantic comedies and anarchic comedy films there are even films that are underneath those. Romantic comedies back in the day were also known as screwball comedy films. There are so many different routes to take when creating a comedic film and that is why it is a very popular genre of movies.

Although the comedy genre is one of my favorite genres to watch when I personally am picking a movie, for my film I am choosing to go out of my norm and try something new! I researched other genres that were extremely interesting. The next genre I researched and I am thinking I may go with is drama. 

Drama? Oh ya my absolute favorite! Just kidding, besides the class I absolutely can NOT stand the drama that flows through the school hallways. Drama at my school spreads faster than a cold! Anyways, back to the genre of drama, drama is a genre of narrative fiction intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama films are serious presentations or stories with settings or life situations that portray realistic characters in conflict according to filmsite.org. Dramatic films are said to be the largest film genre because of all the broad spectrum of films. Did you know crime films developed under the drama genre? I didn’t! See that... you learn something new everyday! Dramatic films are often said to include current issues even current social issues. They are intended to keep the viewer interested!

For me researching these two genres were most important because I am a comedic type of person but I am also wanting to portray more of a dramatic type of film. Maybe I could put the two together and create something absolutely fantastic!!

Overall I did not think the beginning to my research was as bad as I was worried it was going to be! I guess that is a step in the right direction!

Until the next time I am back to talk about my film...

Have a good night:)