Anisha 12AS2

Chosen Genre EssayInstead of sticking to one specific genre, I picked two genres that I am really interested in, which is Mystery and Fantasy. Hopefully, discussing the pros and cons between the two genres will help me decided which genre is more achievable and constructive. Or I could possibly do a hybrid of both of the genres; I convert it to a sub-genre, to a Mystery Fantasy film opening; if I can’t decide which genre I prefer best.Fantasy genre is a fictional genre, so it contains unrealistic and magical aspects. It could consist of talking animals, magical powers such as witchcraft or wizardry. Having a magical atmosphere, plot or characters is crucial for a fantasy genre and it needs to have a happy ending or end in a peaceful and harmonious tone. Disney films are well known for meeting to its Fantasy genre conventions. It is common for young children or adolescents to be interested in Fantasy films as some at a very young age do tend to believe in the story or fairy tales – e.g. Tooth fairy, green-eyed monster. But it can be suitable for adults to watch if you add sub genres such as Drama, Mystery or Crime, this would add more interesting views because Drama, Mystery or Crime can give a realistic or serious aspect, which would appeal to everyone, rather than just children. Films such as, the Hobbit, the entire Harry Potter film collection, Hunger Games trilogy, the Twilight Saga which entails a similar mixture of genres, which appeals to most people, but its main genre is Fantasy. Science Fiction differs by a little as Sci-Fi focuses on the scientific conventions such as space or science academics; Stars Wars is a classic example of this particular genre. The positive outcome for creating a Fantasy genre film opening is that it would look good and exciting visually, only if it’s edited really well and if the props and costume is presented well and is relevant to this genre. However, the issues that will occur is picking the right scenery and actually creating the props and costume on time, but if a good and exciting plot is created and is acceptable to the genre, then there wouldn’t be a need to creating the props/costume or having the need to pick the right scenery, because it can be student with hidden magical powers, so it can easily be filmed in school. Mystery genre and Fantasy genre have one thing is common and it’s that they both are fictional genres. But the mystery genre usually consists a detective (or other professional) who solves a crime or series of crimes. Originally, some movies are based on mystery writings, which can be novels or short stories and some shows, (This genre may also be called detective or crime novels) E.g. Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre. The purpose of a mystery novel is to solve a puzzle and to create a feeling of resolution with the audience. The expected elements of a Mystery Genre are Hidden Evidence, which is the author, scriptwriter or director may present seemingly unimportant details, but they really offer clues to the crime

unexpectedly. Another element is Suspense, which are details about the plot are obscured to create tension and audience/characters are left to linger in uncertainty and curiosity. The positive outcome of filming a Mystery genre film opening is that it can be filmed anywhere, although it can be a fictional genre, Mystery genre can be filmed in realistic environments, to make the plot seem realistic and somewhat relatable to the audience. Also, creating a good plot for mystery is quite straightforward, because it doesn’t require any extra specific props or costumes to create; all that is needed is a suit, maybe a magnifying glass, notebook and pen. Furthermore, the lighting needs to be dimly lit to create a mysterious and gloomy atmosphere, which is perfectly fine because now that is it winter season, the sunlight isn’t out for long, so I can film the opening at outside at night or in dark places inside. The only thing to worry about is that the actors need to be quite sophisticated and serious, they must not laugh or smile a lot.