Monday, February 7, 2022

Genre Research: Coming of Age Films

 CAMS

  • Establishing Shots

  • Two shots, Three shots, etc. depending on how many main characters are present in a scene

  • Over the shoulder shots

  • POV shots

CLAMPS

  • Young actors

  • Casual everyday teen outfits

  • Setting could be at school and/or a party

  • Props include backpacks 

Editing

  • Jump Cuts

  • Eye-Line Match

  • Split Screen

Sound

  • Songs listened to by the youth of the era the film is set in

  • Ambient sound of other conversations

  • Dialogue between main characters

Examples

  • Good Boys

  • Blockers

  • Love Simon

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul

  • The Hate you give

Positive Elements

  • If portrayed correctly, the actors can really show the characters development which is the main purpose for coming of age films

  • Catchy Music typically used for sound track

  • The setting, costumes, and props can create a lot of relatability with younger audiences.

Negative Elements

  • Often comes off as unrealistic when adult film makers try to recreate high school

  • Most young actors either aren't as good or older actors seem to old for a character in high school




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