Genre Research Sheet for Task 1 in Film Production

Task
Initial Research into film idea/
chosen genre

Use research to back up your answers. Film re

scripts, surveys, interviews.

What is your chosen genre? What

do films in your genre usually
contain?

My chosen genre is action adventure where o

more heroes are thrust into a series of challen
that require physical feats, extended fights an
frenetic chases. The plot has twists and turns
moments of peril that the main characters ha
survive, while showing grace under pressure.
course, the narrative is one of GOOD versus E
which GOOD will eventually triumph. The stor
character development are generally seconda
explosions, fist fights and car chases. The gen
closely linked with the thriller and adventure
genres, and it may sometimes have elements
fiction and espionage. (Wikipedia)
Fast moving plots which provide plenty o
excitement and tension
A recognisable heroic central character
Characters that play opposites the key cen
character e.g. in the form of a relationship
or in conflict with villain
Main character working towards a final goa
seeking treasure
Usage of special effects

What format do films in your genre

usually follow?

Exposition meeting the characters

Rising Action the central conflict is introduced
Climax the climax is tuning point, which marks
Falling Action The major action has happened
Resolution The conflict is resolved

What do films in your genre usually

look like? Visual style?

Include special effects, especially the latter a

action set pieces. The visual style is usually s
stranded, linear, closed narrative. Set in pres

What do films in your genre usually

sound like?

Fast paced music to go with the action on the screen

Music can create moods and elicit emotions. The music
action adventure movies can be quick in order to show h
intense the actions are.

What sort of characters do films in

your genre usually have? How are
they usually described? Use
examples from reviews.

Antagonist & Protagonist

A dispatcher who offers a reward to th
for completing their quest
A helper acts as a sidekick by helping

hero
A blocker the anti hero who tries stop
the hero from completing their quest
A wise person (Donor) who gives the h
something e.g. a clue, special equipme
which helps them complete their quest

Strong, intelligent, muscularly, evil, provoking

resourcefuland adventurous.

How is a film in your chosen genre

usually shot?
What filming techniques are used?

Camerawork is important when telling the sto

can establish where the scene is taking place
is present and show clearly how the characte
feeling and their relationships with others.

Long shots, mid shots, close ups, over t

shoulder shots, POV shots, high angle s
low angle shots, mid angle shot
Track (following the characters as they
walking), Pan (following characters as t
going to or coming from a particular loc

How is a film in your chosen genre

usually edited?
What sort of editing techniques are
typically used in your genre?

An action adventure film is usually edited by

one or two editors working on the film to mak
sequence.
Techniques that are used:
Cut, dissolve, wipe, fade (out and in), p
editing, cross cutting, seamless editing

Which film scripts from your chosen

genre did you analyse for your
script analysis task?

- Interstellar
- The Darjeeling limited
- GI Joe Retaliation
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Critics of Action Adventure argue that such fil
promote unhealthy attitudes towards violence
that narratives are becoming too dominated b
special effects and action sequences.

What BBFC rating do films in your

genre usually have? Why is this?
What rating will your film have and
why? Can you give some examples
of films in your genre and their
rating? Why do they have that
rating?
Is the content of your proposed
idea suitable for your target
audience? Why?

Take for instance, the film Spider-Man receive

rating meaning that according to the BBFC pe
below that age should not see it in the cinem
video. However, many local councils, which h
the final say about who can and cannot see fi
cinema in their area, ignored the advice of th

BBFC. The 12A certificate was introduced allo

young people to see the film if accompanied
adult.
Examples of films with BBFC rating 12:
Ant-Man
Terminator Genisys

My film would have a rating of 12A due to the

that in the film it would consist violent weapo
a kidnapped scene where someone is being t
My film would be appropriate of this target au
due to the fact that of the content, there is lim
violence used and the weapons are not glamo
Bibliography/ Evidence log:
Websites I looked at:
http://www.slideshare.net/shsgmedia/action-adventure-overview
Magazines I read:
FILM Magazine
Books I read:

How I gathered my research:

Attach any interviews, surveys, focus group videos.