We intend to conform to a typical form of an opening sequence, by establishing genre and introducing characters, settings and themes
Genre
Genre will be introduced through:
- Conventions of an independent, coming-of-age comedy being followed, for example:
- Male Protagonist (Michael)
- Teenage characters (Michael, Tris, Brad, Lara)
- Plot and themes centred around teenage love and teenage angst
- Style of an independent and rom-com film, for example:
- Simple titles
- Natural grading
- Indie, guitar soundtrack
Introduce Character
- Three British teenage friends
- Established through actions (Tris and Louis greet Michael by jumping on his bed)
- Dialogue (supportive, comedic eg. ‘stop crying and get over it’)
- Through costume
- Teenagers will be wearing casual clothes and wearing school bags, suggesting they came from school
Introduces Setting
- London, UK
- Through British accents
- British music references on bedroom wall
- Teenage boy's room
- Through mise-en-scene:
- Unmade bed
- Games console
- Untidy room
- Rock Band Posters
- Guitar
- TV
Introduces Themes
- Themes of teenage angst, self discovery, coming-of-age, young love
- Established through characters and events
- Teenage boy crying over getting dumped
- Established through events within the story
- Characters taking on new challenges and adventures
- Eg. entering a battle of the bands competition
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