Short film research: The Neighbors Window/Drama

 

a. Common Sound

The Music in this film is very subtle and emotional and adds to the plot of the film setting the mood, the ambience of the city noises and activities also add to the film as well and give a proper enviroment

b. Common Mise-en-Scene

Costume: The Characters are dressed in every day attire and clothing that reflects their personalities and status, like as the mothers clothing reflects her as a busy mother

Lighting: The natural lighting is used to create realism and the use of different times of days to be able to portray this to its fullest extent

Actors: The performances are very normal and relaxed trying to focus on subtle expressions to able to convey emotions and conflicts throughout the story.

Makeup: Minimal makeup is used to maintain authenticity, highlighting the characters' natural appearances and any signs of fatigue or stress.

Props: Everyday household items serve as props, grounding the story in a relatable domestic setting.

Setting: Intimate, familiar environments like homes or apartments are common, providing a backdrop that emphasizes personal and relational dynamics.

c. Common Editing:

Smooth transitions and continuity editing maintain the narrative flow, with occasional use of cross-cutting to juxtapose different perspectives or parallel actions Limited use of visual effects, focusing instead on storytelling through performance, dialogue, and cinematography.

d. Example Films in the Genre:

"Curfew" (2012): A man at the lowest point in his life receives a call from his estranged sister, asking him to look after his young niece for a few hours.

e. Appealing Elements of the Genre

The emotional human experiences that can get strong emotional responses from the audiences. Character development allows for deep exploration of personal growth and relationships

f. Less Appealing Elements of the Genre:

The pacing and emotional intensity may be too much for viewers as the pacing might feel too slow to certain viewers and the focus on emotional experiences might overwhelm viewers