How is my film counter-typical?
I believe that with the research I have conducted into film trailers and films that best suit my thriller story, that I have stuck to typical conventions for the most part. However, I have admittedly gone in directions that would make this film and it's trailer unconventional and therefore difficult to market. In this reflection I will be acknowledging aspects of the trailer that are unconventional and giving my personal and analytical thoughts on it:
1: NO WOMEN:
In a western media culture that takes pride in creating diversity and equal opportunity (a recent blockbuster "Black Panther" being a mostly black cast containing an all female military), the fact that I deliberately chose to not include females in my film was a bold move. This would make the film difficult to market as it is less diverse than some modern films and has less chance of bringing in a big audience. However it could be effected barely as fan bases for popular film franchises like Star Wars, The Terminator and Alien have predominantly male fanbases. Artistically I did it to make the male protagonist feel more isolated. He doesn't have a girlfriend, he isn't involved in a diverse culture, it is all him. This makes sense contextually (knowing the twist that he was a convicted rapist and has distanced himself from women to avoid the chance of it happening again) even though the twist isn't revealed in the trailer. So I am proud to sticking to this decision but I am aware that it could hinder the performance of the film.
2: THE SUPERNATURAL:
With the inclusion of a satanic demon at the end, I have turned what seemed to be a realistic story into a supernatural one. I did this as the blending of genres can bring in a number of audiences and it helps make my film more unique. It also helps keep ambiguity as no one has a clue what the film is about or what it's going to be like until they finally watch this. Although this is more fitting of a fantasy or a horror and less and psychological thriller, I am proud of hinting at a more satanic secret to this rather grounded plot.
3: THE MUSIC:
The music is in no way orchestral but is more leaning towards rock music. I did this because it would help the film stand out as instead of a typical film score, it's catchy but dark progressive rock. This is very unconventional of thriller films, but it could help in terms of synergy as it is not only catchy but could sell soundtracks. This means people will remember my film more when they have a tune stuck in their head for the rest of the day, even if people end up not liking the film.
1: NO WOMEN:
In a western media culture that takes pride in creating diversity and equal opportunity (a recent blockbuster "Black Panther" being a mostly black cast containing an all female military), the fact that I deliberately chose to not include females in my film was a bold move. This would make the film difficult to market as it is less diverse than some modern films and has less chance of bringing in a big audience. However it could be effected barely as fan bases for popular film franchises like Star Wars, The Terminator and Alien have predominantly male fanbases. Artistically I did it to make the male protagonist feel more isolated. He doesn't have a girlfriend, he isn't involved in a diverse culture, it is all him. This makes sense contextually (knowing the twist that he was a convicted rapist and has distanced himself from women to avoid the chance of it happening again) even though the twist isn't revealed in the trailer. So I am proud to sticking to this decision but I am aware that it could hinder the performance of the film.
2: THE SUPERNATURAL:
With the inclusion of a satanic demon at the end, I have turned what seemed to be a realistic story into a supernatural one. I did this as the blending of genres can bring in a number of audiences and it helps make my film more unique. It also helps keep ambiguity as no one has a clue what the film is about or what it's going to be like until they finally watch this. Although this is more fitting of a fantasy or a horror and less and psychological thriller, I am proud of hinting at a more satanic secret to this rather grounded plot.
3: THE MUSIC:
The music is in no way orchestral but is more leaning towards rock music. I did this because it would help the film stand out as instead of a typical film score, it's catchy but dark progressive rock. This is very unconventional of thriller films, but it could help in terms of synergy as it is not only catchy but could sell soundtracks. This means people will remember my film more when they have a tune stuck in their head for the rest of the day, even if people end up not liking the film.
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