Searching for the perfect genre!

   “Dearest gentle reader,” - Bridgerton

As I progress in my journey, I must take my time and further develop the story I wish to share. Therefore, researching is an essential step of this fun journey. Today, I bring forth some of the research I have been doing these past few days about the two genres I am interested in. 

Genre is an important part of any media form due to the different elements that it offers such as creating audience expectations, guiding the story, and creating a certain connection between the film or piece being shown and the audience. Some of my favorite genres are comedy, romance, and action. I love the different aspects of each one and I like certain shows like "The Good Place". However, with this opportunity to try and bring my creative vision to life, I wanted to go out of my comfort zone and try other genres. So, I will be explaining a little bit about the background of drama and sci-fi which are the two genres my group and I are interested in developing.

After all, what is drama and sci-fi in a few words? 

  This short video truly helped me understand all of the genres specifically drama and sci-fi in just a few words as well as examples of movies that include the genres such as Titanic and Star Wars. Drama often includes emotions, realistic subjects, and intense feelings which are portrayed to the audience. On the other hand, sci-fi contrasts this genre as it is focused on a futuristic and most of the time, not real world. 

The genre of drama has different aspects such as the setting, characters, and obstacles. The genre usually shows individuals in their best and worst moments, creating conflict and developing emotions that later resonate with the audiences. The films or TV shows can range from a variety such as being based on real people or it could all be fiction stories. In fact, these films at times include strong messages about the world and society.  

Some tips that I found interesting are the following: 

I will be keeping these tips in mind for the rest of my film opening, so I can achieve the end product I want to make.

Moving on to science fiction... This genre is quite the opposite of drama, yet it could be mixed with it. This genre has been known for decades and it has evolved as time goes by. It even dates back to the 19th and 20th centuries in which major evolutions were seen which revealed the more fictional aspect of the genre. Nowadays, it is a genre that is common and well-known, however, it may be implemented differently by different people. Overall, this genre brings a different approach and special aspects that bring are an amazing addition to the idea in mind for the film opening. Bringing technology, futuristic elements, and new items into a story in which drama could be expected due to chaos, yet, it might all be a new world never seen before... 

Sources: 

De Guzman, K. (2024, December 3). Getting Dramatic: Your Guide To The Drama Genre. Backstage

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/drama-genre-guide-78027/   

Hellerman, J. (2025, January 31). Sundance Film Festival 2025 Award winners. No Film School.          https://nofilmschool.com/sundance-film-festival-winners-2025

Sterling, B. (2025, January 21). Science fiction | Definition, Books, Movies, Authors, Examples, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/art/science-fiction