As Parker and I develop our portfolio piece, we have discussed two options: a comedy and a coming-of-age drama. Two have an abundance of narrative and style to work with, and both can make our opening sequence memorable and exciting.
The comedy genre is marked with its lighthearted humor, quick wit, and absurdity of scenario. Comedies such as Dumb and Dumber and Ferris Bueler's Day Off use humor effectively in order to win over an audience and have a strong narrative base. With a comedy, we will have to work with comedic timing, memorable characters, and an accessible but over-the-top premise in a manner that will have an audience laughing and wanting to see more at its start.
The coming-of-age drama, meanwhile, is a character and emotion-based narrative. Examples such as The Breakfast Club and Stand By Me explore individual growth, identity crises, and unfiltered emotion. With a coming-of-age, we can have a real and powerful opening sequence that appeals to an audience through strong character work and an intimate narrative style that doesn't rely on humor but can use emotion effectively in a similar manner.
To make a decision, Parker and I will analyze both genres' most memorable opening sequences, break down conventions, and see whose work best with our skillset and vision. Whatever direction we go, our opening sequence will have to be immersive, exciting, and striking in its visuals.
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