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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.
Horror Genres
Action / Adventure
A genre focused on excitement, physical challenges, and high-stakes journeys or missions.Comedy
A film based on humor and making the audience laugh.
Dark Comedy
A style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo
Detective / Cop
A genre centered on law enforcement or investigators working to solve crimes.Drama
A film with a more serious tone, focused on realistic characters and emotional depth.
Fantasy
A film that explores imaginative and often otherworldly realms, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and fantastical settings.
Film de Femme
A film that centers around strong female characters and their experiences, perspectives, and relationships.
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.
Musical or Western
A film that requires songs by the characters which are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing/A genre set in the American frontier, featuring themes of law, survival, and rugged individualism; creative use or reinvention of classic tropes is encouraged.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.
Superhero
A film that focuses on the actions of superheroes: individuals who usually possess extraordinary – generally superhuman – abilities.
Thriller / Suspense
A film that aims to generate suspense, tension, and excitement through the anticipation of danger, intrigue, or unexpected twists in the plot.
Sci Fi Genres
Alternate History
A new take on a real historic period, event or person.Buddy Film
A film that typically revolves around the friendship or partnership between two characters.
Climate Film
A film that focuses on exploring themes related to climate change, environmental degradation, and the impact of human activities on the planet.
Dance Film
A film featuring a dance or a story revolving around some element of dance.
Food Film
A film that revolves around the theme of food, cooking, and culinary culture.
Martial Arts / Fight Film
Action-packed films emphasizing fight choreography, martial arts skills, and physical confrontations.Medical Film
Emotionally charged narratives focusing on hospitals, medical professionals, and ethical dilemmas.Mystery
A film about uncovering the truth behind a puzzling event or crime.Road Movie
A film that revolves around a journey or road trip undertaken by the central character(s).