![]() ![]() We see genres while scrolling through Netflix, giving us a rough idea of what the stories are like. But, for writers, artists, and filmmakers, it’s usually the simplest, most practical way to categorize different styles of stories and content. The term dates back to ancient Greek literature. music, whether written or spoken, audio or visual, based on some set of stylistic criteria.” Taking the word at its definition, genre is the “term for any category of literature or other forms of art or entertainment, e.g. What Are Film Genres? A hybrid genre, Forbidden Planet is considered a drama/fantasy. Here’s a brief introduction into how filmmakers can understand and use “genre theory.” So, what do all those genre names actually mean? And, what exactly are the writers, filmmakers, and storytellers really doing to work within and against these modes? ![]() Understanding “genre theory” is both very simple and very complex. It wasn’t until one of the first film theory classes I took that I actually learned how to view, deconstruct, and understand something as seemingly innate as genre. As filmmakers and film fans, we already know about film genres. One of the few rare things that one can actually learn in film school is the simple trick of taking a step back to view something you already know-through a new, academic lens. Let’s look at genre theory, what it entails, and how to utilize genres with a bit more practicality and creativity in your own projects. ![]()
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