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Genre Drawing
‘Life is like a box of…’ Genres! At the Kickoff event, each team receives two genres in a random drawing. Whether it is “Comedy or Horror” or “Musical or Mystery”, each team must ensure that their film fits into one of the genres–or a combination of both.
Genre Group #1
Comedy
A film based on humor and making the audience laugh.
Dark Comedy
A style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo
Drama
A film with a more serious tone, focused on realistic characters and emotional depth.
Fantasy
A film that explores imaginative and often otherworldly realms, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and fantastical settings.
Film de Femme
A film that centers around strong female characters and their experiences, perspectives, and relationships.
Film Noir
A style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy.
Fish Out of Water
A film that typically involves a character being placed in a situation or environment that is completely unfamiliar or incompatible with their usual lifestyle or background.
Horror
A film that aims to evoke fear, suspense, and terror in viewers through the use of frightening or unsettling elements.
Mockumentary
A type of film that takes the form of a documentary but presents fictional or parody content in a satirical or humorous manner.
Period Piece
A film that is set in a specific historical period and seeks to recreate the atmosphere, culture, and aesthetic of that time period. The setting may be in the past or future.
Romance
A film that focuses on romantic relationships between characters as the central plot element.
Sci Fi
A film that explores speculative or futuristic concepts, technologies, and scenarios, often grounded in scientific principles or theories.
Superhero
A film that focuses on the actions of superheroes: individuals who usually possess extraordinary – generally superhuman – abilities.
Tearjerker
A film that is specifically designed to evoke strong emotional responses from viewers, often leading to tears or intense feelings of sadness or empathy.
Thriller / Suspense
A film that aims to generate suspense, tension, and excitement through the anticipation of danger, intrigue, or unexpected twists in the plot.
Genre Group #2
Buddy Film
A film that typically revolves around the friendship or partnership between two characters.
Climate Film
A film that focuses on exploring themes related to climate change, environmental degradation, and the impact of human activities on the planet.
Coming of Age
A film that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of a protagonist as they transition from one age to another (typically adolescence into adulthood.)
Dance Film
A film featuring a dance or a story revolving around some element of dance.
Disaster Film
A film that typically depicts catastrophic events, such as natural disasters, accidents, or other large-scale (or small-scale) emergencies, and their impact on human characters.
Family Film
A film that is suitable for audiences of all ages, with content that is generally appropriate and entertaining for children and adults alike, and/or a film about a family.
Food Film
A film that revolves around the theme of food, cooking, and culinary culture.
Inspirational Film
A film that aims to uplift, motivate, and inspire audiences by telling stories of triumph over adversity, personal growth, and the power of the human spirit.
Musical
A film that requires songs by the characters which are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate 'production numbers.'
Revenge
A film that revolves around the central theme of vengeance.
Road Movie
A film that revolves around a journey or road trip undertaken by the central character(s).
Slice of Life
A film that presents a realistic and unembellished portrayal of everyday life, focusing on the mundane experiences, routines, and interactions of ordinary people.
Social Media / Influencer Film
A film that explores social media and its impact on life and/or a film about about an influencer.
Sports Film / Game Film
A film that focuses on sport or a game, often centering around the drama or excitement of athletes or competitors.
Whodunit
A film that revolves around solving a mystery or uncovering the identity of a perpetrator. Typically the identity of the perpetrator is not revealed until the end.