Portfolio Project Genre #2

 Portfolio Project Genre #2 - Teen Drama

For my second genre, while taking me a while to make up my mind, for now i'm considering doing a teen drama like production. 

The teen dramas sub genres, as the name suggests, are made for teenage audience, usually focusing on the everyday lives, relationships, struggles and the contrast between teen and adult life experiences. Teen dramas are defined by the stories they tell and the experiences they display, wether its relatable to the audience, or very different from what is usually experienced. (https://www.imdb.com)

These types of films explore the everyday life's of teenagers and young adults and highlights both their personal and social challenges,

 (for example a very common element would have the setting be at a school)

If we're not speaking of daily life and relationships teen dramas can also also often include high stakes events or turning points that drive the story (like breakups, betrayals, competitions, or major personal decisions. They also frequently explore what is referred to as moral dilemmas, social hierarchies, and the consequences of choices, which is used to add tension and keeps the audience engaged.

I think i could really work with this theme as a teen myself, i could highlight and really show the themes i'll be producing, but I do intend to do something more serious and more mature yet still in that genre.

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As i explained on my last blog, intuitional conventions focus on networks and studios marketing and influence. These institutions target specific audiences by scheduling streams or when its released at times where teen could and would usually be likely to watch them. 

For example, releasing the production on Netflix which is highly popular among teens. Their marketing strategies just like many other teen based genres usually focus on social media campaigns and teasers, as well as merch and posters. 

Teen dramas use certain techniques to make the story and emotion feel real and relatble (which is key for teen dramas). Close ups are often used to display characters feelings while sound and music helps set the atmosphere of the characters personality or what is going on. (ex: sad songs for breakup scenes) Voiceovers or inner thoughts are usually presented as well, but likely wont be used in my project as I personally view it something cheesy.

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Pretty Little Liars (Tv series, 2010–2017) – 

This show is a very popular and classic teen drama that mixes in some mystery and thriller elements as well. I got inspired by it because it’s a perfect example of a teen drama, it focuses on friendships, school life, relationships, and the struggles of growing up, while also showing the pressures teens face with secrets as well as social drama and themes like peer pressure. (link) I find it interesting because it makes everyday teenage issues look intense and emotional making it relatable but also keeping the audience entertained.

Thirteen (Film, 2003) – 

This film is a raw and somewhat realistic teen drama that shows the events of teen years that aren't usually as shown on TV. I got inspired by it because it shows the struggles of friendship, family, and growing up, but mostly because of the way its produced with the lightening techniques and how every emotion is displayed with a different technique. As well as I, myself, really enjoyed the film.

https://post45.org - teen drama article

https://www.cinema.com - Thirteen article