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Genre Drawing
‘Life is like a box of…’ Genres! At the Kickoff event, each team receives two genres in a random drawing. Whether it is “Comedy or Horror” or “Musical or Mystery”, each team must ensure that their film fits into one of the genres–or a combination of both.
Official Genres
Buddy Film
A film that typically revolves around the friendship or partnership between two characters.
Comedy
A film based on humor and making the audience laugh.
Coming of Age
A film that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of a protagonist as they transition from one age to another (typically adolescence into adulthood.)
Drama
A film with a more serious tone, focused on realistic characters and emotional depth.
Fish Out of Water
A film that typically involves a character being placed in a situation or environment that is completely unfamiliar or incompatible with their usual lifestyle or background.
Horror
A film that aims to evoke fear, suspense, and terror in viewers through the use of frightening or unsettling elements.
Mockumentary
A type of film that takes the form of a documentary but presents fictional or parody content in a satirical or humorous manner.
Road Movie
A film that revolves around a journey or road trip undertaken by the central character(s).
Romance
A film that focuses on romantic relationships between characters as the central plot element.
Sci Fi
A film that explores speculative or futuristic concepts, technologies, and scenarios, often grounded in scientific principles or theories.
Thriller / Suspense
A film that aims to generate suspense, tension, and excitement through the anticipation of danger, intrigue, or unexpected twists in the plot.