How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?
My film can be categorized under the musical film genre; here are some conventions of musical movies:
-Includes songs which aid in advancing the plot
-Choreography is implemented in some musical numbers
-Cinematography includes colorful shots
-Romantic relationships are present
-Narratives typically contain a cheerful tone
-Music is used as a coping mechanism; some characters sing their sentiments and it helps them heal
My films follows all of the conventions listed above. To begin with, songs (that characters will sing and dance to) would be featured in the film. Implementing songs throughout the film will aid in developing the storyline. During upbeat and jazzy songs, choreography will be present. However, in songs that have a slower tempo, choreography will not be needed as close-up shots would be utilized more to help the audience connect with the character. While film musicals typically contain a luminous color scheme, my film will only show color during the song, "Lover's Fantasy". Since my movie is set in the 1950s, I believe it's appropriate to have the rest of the film be in black and white. Romantic relationships will be featured in my film as the protagonist, Geraldine, is the one who enjoys setting people up. For the most part, the plot of the movie contains a cheerful tone. The tone will shift when one of the couples that Geraldine matches up together, don't end up working out, so Geraldine feels disappointed since she's always been successful helping people find their true loves. Nonetheless, this part is not included in the opening, so it can be said that the overall tone of the opening is cheerful, yet a tad mysterious. The way my film will challenge conventions is that the plot does not revolve around two characters falling in love; this type of plot is scene in musical films such as Grease and La La Land. Moreover, it mainly revolves about Geraldine and her way of pairing people up.
Representation:
I had to do a lot of research when it came down to learning more about social groups present in the 1950s. Since World War II ended and a baby boom immediately followed, the 50s were an era of youth culture. Many teenage social groups were divided into stereotypical cliques such as: the jocks, the popular people, and the nerds. All of these cliques were known to be angsty and rebellious teenagers. While these were the dominant social groups present during this time period, I chose not to stick by these stereotypical groups when it came to creating my own characters. A social group that my film represents is the innocent, young people of the 50s. For example, Annette and Ricky, the first couple that the audience sees Geraldine pair up, would be a great example of this since both of them are shy and have never fallen in love with anyone before. The main issue that would occur in this film would mainly affect Geraldine as she would feel extremely discouraged when one of the couples she matched up together, break up. Her discouragement would lead her to consider quitting what she enjoys doing the most: seeing people fall in love with each other. Nevertheless, as she takes a break from her hobby, she unexpectedly falls in love with someone. This would be another issue as she never imagines herself to feel so passionate about someone else, therefore, she's hard on herself and does everything in her power to convince herself that she's not in love. Her feelings end up becoming too strong, that she comes to terms with the fact that she's in love.
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