Monday 9 December 2013

Genre and convention

A teen film is a film about teenagers, the films are often based around stereotypes that are given to teenagers. These films are watched by teenagers aged 13-19, however the age rating differs depending on the theme and topics involved in the film. 
The most common sub genres in teen films are sex, romance, drugs and violence. 

An example of a teen film which involves sex:
KIDS














An example of a teen film which involves romance:
LOVE AND BASKETBALL













An example of a teen film which involves drugs:
HOW HIGH














An example of a teen film which involves violence:
KIDULTHOOD














Typical locations used in Teen films:
  • Locations within homes - Bed room, living room, garden and attic.
  • Locations within school/college - Playground, canteen and classroom.
  • Sports locations - Changing room and the gym.
  • 'Hang out' locations - Park, food shop, 'on a wall', 'in a block'.
  • Other locations - Car park, party and shopping centre.  

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