Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Ideas for Teen Angst Opening Scene
Our USP is that the protagonist is out film is going to be male. This is a countertype of teen angst films, as stereotypically the protagonist is female. Through research the only teen angst film we found with a male protagonist is '17 Again'.
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Target Audience
Demographics
Age: 15-18
Location: Town, as it makes it relatable for the majority of the audience.
Gender: All.
Income level: minimum wage.
Education level: GCSE/A Level.
Family Status: Siblings watch it together.
Occupation: Part-time/Saturday Job.
Ethnic background: English.
Psychographics
Personality: Having a sense of humour.
Attitude: Open minded.
Values: Friendship and relationships.
Interests/hobbies:-
Lifestyle: Balancing education, work and social life.
Behaviour:-
Are their enough people to fit my criteria?
Yes, this is because the description for my target audience describes a stereotypical teenager.
Age: 15-18
Location: Town, as it makes it relatable for the majority of the audience.
Gender: All.
Income level: minimum wage.
Education level: GCSE/A Level.
Family Status: Siblings watch it together.
Occupation: Part-time/Saturday Job.
Ethnic background: English.
Psychographics
Personality: Having a sense of humour.
Attitude: Open minded.
Values: Friendship and relationships.
Interests/hobbies:-
Lifestyle: Balancing education, work and social life.
Behaviour:-
Are their enough people to fit my criteria?
Yes, this is because the description for my target audience describes a stereotypical teenager.
Sunday, 20 November 2016
Research of the Teen Angst film genre.
Teen angst films have the target audience of teenagers/ young adults.
The plot/narrative is based on stereotypical teenage interests, such as coming of age, rebellion, conflict or alienation. These subjects are represented in a glossy/stereotypical way.
Teen angst films focus on the most troubled aspects of the teenage years.
Many teen angst films include humour and sexual themes.
Additionally, many are set in high schools.
Typical conventions of a teen film depend on the cultural context of the film, for example; prom, parties, losing one's virginity, social groups and most stereotypically cliques.
The plot/narrative is based on stereotypical teenage interests, such as coming of age, rebellion, conflict or alienation. These subjects are represented in a glossy/stereotypical way.
Teen angst films focus on the most troubled aspects of the teenage years.
Many teen angst films include humour and sexual themes.
Additionally, many are set in high schools.
Typical conventions of a teen film depend on the cultural context of the film, for example; prom, parties, losing one's virginity, social groups and most stereotypically cliques.
Saturday, 19 November 2016
Teen Angst Film Titles
Mean Girls
The word 'mean' connotes anger and hate. This is stereotypical as teenagers are seen to be moody. This is juxtaposed by the word 'girls' as this word connotes innocence. This also suggests that the film will be based on girls.
Clueless
The title is compelling as it is short and straight to the point. The word 'clueless' means a lack of understanding/knowledge, this could represent the main character a being young and naïve. Additionally, it means 'stupid' therefore the main character could be dumb and play on this role.
10 Things I Hate About You
This title shows aggression. The word 'I' suggests that the main character 'hates' many things about things person. The audience interested in finding out who the person 'hates' and why.
13 going on 30
The name '13 going on 30' could represent that a teenager at 13 feels as massive change from being a chid to an adult. It connotes that teenagers may feel like they are growing up too quickly. The audience may be able to relate to this feeling. It also shows that the audience will be younger teenagers.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
The name of this film is quite long and random. The words 'Thongs' and 'Snogging' are both sexual. The word 'snogging' is slang and a very typical teenage word. It suggest that in the film there is a love interest.
Easy A
This name is memorable as it is short. The word 'Easy A' could suggest grades, it could suggest that the main character is clever and receive good grades. This also suggests that the film is set in a high school.
Grease
The title is effective, as it is one word, this will makes the audience remember the name.The word 'Grease' suggests that the film could be set in a garage.
Breakfast Club
This title suggests that the film could be set in/based on a high school as many schools have 'clubs'. The audience may be able to relate as they may attend a club. Additionally, the name suggests that in the film friendship will be formed, as club are known for bringing people together.
The Princess Diaries
This title suggests that the film will be based on a teenage girl, as princess are often teenagers. The word 'diaries' is also stereotypical for a teenage girl, as many of them keep diaries. The fact that the girl has a diary may suggest her life is hectic and she has to keep a note of things. This could be intriguing for thee audience.
Wild Child
The word 'wild' suggest recklessness and carelessness. The word 'child' suggests that the film will be based on young people and for a young audience. The title could represent that teenagers have to grow up, however they want to stay children.
John Tucker Must Die
This title is very aggressive, this is emotion is portrayed the words 'must die'. Additionally, the name 'John Tucker' suggests that the main person in the film doesn't like this person. This makes the audience intrigued to find out why the main character hates 'John Tucker'.
Footloose
The definition of 'Footloose' is to be able to act or move freely, to not held back by ties to other people. This could represent the life of a teenager. This name also represent the film as being light-hearted.
17 Again
This name could represent that the main character doesn't want to grow up. The number '17' being used in the title shows that the main character will likely be 17, it also suggests the target audience will be around 17 as well.
The word 'mean' connotes anger and hate. This is stereotypical as teenagers are seen to be moody. This is juxtaposed by the word 'girls' as this word connotes innocence. This also suggests that the film will be based on girls.
Clueless
The title is compelling as it is short and straight to the point. The word 'clueless' means a lack of understanding/knowledge, this could represent the main character a being young and naïve. Additionally, it means 'stupid' therefore the main character could be dumb and play on this role.
10 Things I Hate About You
This title shows aggression. The word 'I' suggests that the main character 'hates' many things about things person. The audience interested in finding out who the person 'hates' and why.
13 going on 30
The name '13 going on 30' could represent that a teenager at 13 feels as massive change from being a chid to an adult. It connotes that teenagers may feel like they are growing up too quickly. The audience may be able to relate to this feeling. It also shows that the audience will be younger teenagers.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
The name of this film is quite long and random. The words 'Thongs' and 'Snogging' are both sexual. The word 'snogging' is slang and a very typical teenage word. It suggest that in the film there is a love interest.
Easy A
This name is memorable as it is short. The word 'Easy A' could suggest grades, it could suggest that the main character is clever and receive good grades. This also suggests that the film is set in a high school.
Grease
The title is effective, as it is one word, this will makes the audience remember the name.The word 'Grease' suggests that the film could be set in a garage.
Breakfast Club
This title suggests that the film could be set in/based on a high school as many schools have 'clubs'. The audience may be able to relate as they may attend a club. Additionally, the name suggests that in the film friendship will be formed, as club are known for bringing people together.
The Princess Diaries
This title suggests that the film will be based on a teenage girl, as princess are often teenagers. The word 'diaries' is also stereotypical for a teenage girl, as many of them keep diaries. The fact that the girl has a diary may suggest her life is hectic and she has to keep a note of things. This could be intriguing for thee audience.
Wild Child
The word 'wild' suggest recklessness and carelessness. The word 'child' suggests that the film will be based on young people and for a young audience. The title could represent that teenagers have to grow up, however they want to stay children.
John Tucker Must Die
This title is very aggressive, this is emotion is portrayed the words 'must die'. Additionally, the name 'John Tucker' suggests that the main person in the film doesn't like this person. This makes the audience intrigued to find out why the main character hates 'John Tucker'.
Footloose
The definition of 'Footloose' is to be able to act or move freely, to not held back by ties to other people. This could represent the life of a teenager. This name also represent the film as being light-hearted.
17 Again
This name could represent that the main character doesn't want to grow up. The number '17' being used in the title shows that the main character will likely be 17, it also suggests the target audience will be around 17 as well.
Discussion on a Teen Angst Film
Today I had a discussion with a media student/friend about the teen angst '10 Things I Hate About You'. We spoke about the romance in it. The scene when Patrick serenades Kat with the song 'Can't take my eyes off of you', this scene makes the audience cringe as it is cheesy, however the audience still likes it because shows the affection between the two.
Friday, 18 November 2016
2 Extra Teen Angst Opening Scenes- Analysis
10 Things I Hate About You
There is diegetic upbeat pop music playing in the blue car, filed with stereotypically popular girls. This contrasts with the girl (Kat) in the red car, the red connotes danger. Additionally, there is non-diegetic rock music is playing, which connotes anger. This gives the audience initial impression of the main character and establishes the narrative.
There is a shot-reverse-shot when Kat pulls up next to the blue car. There is a mid shot of Kat, this a mid shot of the girls, one of the girls lifts her eyebrows in disgust. Then a close up of Kat face rolling her eyes.
The next shot is an establishing shot of a high school, this suggests that the majority of the film will be set in a high school.
Clueless
There is a smooth transition from the production company logo, to the title of the film.
The first shot is of the girl shopping, this gives the stereotype of a rich teenager. Additionally, shopping is seen to make her happy. This emphasises the fact that teenagers love money and may make the audience relate to it.
The setting of the opening scene shows shots from a party, where the girls are dancing and a pool party, where we see the girls enjoying themselves. This shows that teenagers like to have fun. There is another shot where the 3 girls are sitting in the café, this may be more relatable for some of the audience. This clearly shows that the target audience for this film is teenage girls. The social setting emphasises the fact that girls like to be with there friends, gossiping and having fun. This will make the audience excited to watch the film.
The main character is introduced when she is trying to decide on an outfit to wear. This emphasises the fact that teenagers care about their appearance.
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