Film Genre for the Screenwriter is a practical study of how classic
film genre components can be used in the construction of a
screenplay. Based on Jule Selbo's popular course, this accessible
guide includes an examination of the historical origins of specific
film genres, how and why these genres are received and appreciated
by film-going audiences, and how the student and professional
screenwriter alike can use the knowledge of film genre components
in the ideation and execution of a screenplay. Explaining the
defining elements, characteristics and tropes of genres from
romantic comedy to slasher horror, and using examples from classic
films like Casablanca alongside recent blockbuster franchises like
Harry Potter, Selbo offers a compelling and readable analysis of
film genre in its written form. The book also offers case studies,
talking points and exercises to make its content approachable and
applicable to readers and writers across the creative field.
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