Scenario Discussion

1. A supernatural thriller with a strong female lead.
For example: Resident Evil, The Others, The Ring, Gothika and the Grudge.
Conventions
Character types:
- Vampires
- Ghosts
- Werewolves
- Living dead
- "Other worldly" characters
Possible MIse-en-Scene
- Dark settings
- Abandoned areas
- Normal costumes for lead, supernatural characters tattered clothing, difference in appearance in order to distinguish them.
Possible Narratives
- Protagonist being haunted
- Curse on a character
- Living dead species take over
Other
- Dull lighting
- Camera work - hand held, close ups.
- Non-digetic sound: eerie
- Attractive female lead.

2. A British social realist drama.
For example: This Is England
Conventions
Character types:
- Every day families
- Tends to be working class
Possible Mise-en-scene:
- Pub or community meeting place
- Housing estates
- Urban setting.
Possible Narratives:
- From the perspective of a child
- Family or social issues
Other:
- Typically shot on location.
- Low budget. Tend to be from smaller film companies.
- Simple editing techniques.
- Clothes that match the period.

3. An adventure story for younger audiences.
For example: Indiana Jones
Conventions
Character Types:
- Usually male leads
- Fantasy heroes/heroines for example: Harry Potter.
- Classic protagonist/antagonist battle.
Possible mise-en-scene:
- Extraordinary settings that children find exciting/interesting
- Castles
Possible Narratives:
- Normal child thrown into an adventure situation
- Saving a friend/family member.
- Finding some sort of treasure/magical object.
Other:
- Animated

4. A teenage romantic comedy:
For example: American Pie:The Wedding
Conventions
Character Types:
- Joker
- Teenagers
- "Bitch" girl
- Clique groups eg Jocks, Geeks etc
Possible Mise-En-Scene:
- School settings
- Parties as typical meeting place for couple
Possible Narratives:
- Adorable geek in love with beautiful popular girl.
- Conflicting social groups.
Other:
- Low budget typically meaning little editing, special effects etc with camerawork
- Modern, fashionable clothing.

5. A crime caper with an ensemble cast
For example: Oceans 11.
Conventions
Character Types:
- Cocky, confident male leads
- Intelligent female
- Large group of people with equal roles
- Experts in various fields e.g. explosives and computing.
Possible Mise-En-Scene:
- Urban settings
- Hide-out place for planning
Possible Narratives:
- Pulling off big scale robbery
- Forgery, fraud, conning etc
- Accidental murder
Other:
- Getaway vehicle
- Costume: Suits to create more sophisticated personas, balaclava for a more cliche robbers uniform.
- Fast paced plot lines
- Something to complicate the plan.