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Friday, 9 October 2015

What is Genre?



Genre

Genre is used in in all films as a way to categories different types of films that focus on one area. Media uses 12 or more types of genres in media such as western, action etc... Genres can also be hybrid meaning two genres come together to create another film. films like Paul the movie is a hybrid as it is a sci-fi/ action adventure movie therefore two genres have come together.

The three main importance of genre in film is:
    • Used to engage their target audience 
    • it is used to separate films into groups; different main characters and atmospheres.
    • Genres also attract different types of people therefore can provide profit for other things like memorabilia, costumes and sequels to the films. 

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