I write in different genres, but I'm working on mastering Horror, Thriller, and Action, Lindbergh E Hollingsworth. I mix these three genres a lot. I'm also focused on mastering sub-genres.
Mario Leone Really interesting. I'm curious about your source for this graph. I'm also curious how these results were calculated. Wondering, for example, if the box office totals are a function of the number of films, or do a small number of blockbusters account for Action and Adventure's lead? I would've thought Rom-Com would be higher up in the chart, given its apparent popularity. Food for thought.
Some fascinating stats here. Where does scifi/fantasy fit in here? Assuming as a genre those are more popular than documentaries. Seems like a curious omission.
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The idea is to mIx different genres creating a perfect balance; a few of those hybrids that are for the most part adventure (and therefor leant itself for sequels are: Divergent, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Lord of the Rings ( of course in the 13 yt o 18 y female catagory for some, where the most money is to be earned).
Personally I have a crime feature screenplay / tv pilot, "Serial Twins," that also has clear elements of Adventure, Action, Thriller/Suspense, and Horror -- topped with a delicious Black Humor sauce.
'Serial Twins" is a R-rated film/tv series that DISGUISES itself as being part of the the CHICK FLICK genre. "Serial Twins". It's Charlie's Angels where our FEMALE IDENTICAL TWINS just handed Charlie over to the law after he framed them for murder... But they DIDN'T; there is no Charlie, never was -- they are no angels to be protected -- as Megan always says: f..k Charlie!
The taxonomy of genre is all a bit of a mess at pretty much every level. I wouldn't read too much into it. My films are more like drama-thrillers but always get classed as action-adventures because that's where the market is more focused.
As ever, tone/voice massively trumps genre at an artistic level. Plus, there may be far more opportunity within a niche than where all the competition is.
It's interesting, but for independent works, the genres that stand a chance to make money are horror, thriller and action. Depends on what level of production one is doing.
It makes me think. I love documentaries but can't think of the last one I saw in the theaters... maybe Free Solo? There are so many awesome docs on streaming, I'm always scouring for the next great one!
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I write five of the top six genres, Mario Leone. I haven't written a big Adventure script in a long time. Maybe a big Adventure/Horror one day.
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Yep, Hollywood buys and sells genres. That's why it's important to master three genres and know how to mix them properly.
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I write in different genres, but I'm working on mastering Horror, Thriller, and Action, Lindbergh E Hollingsworth. I mix these three genres a lot. I'm also focused on mastering sub-genres.
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it’s so cool to know it Mario Leone thank you! My feature match two of them: Drama and Adventure with Romance:)) it’s good to know!
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Mario Leone Really interesting. I'm curious about your source for this graph. I'm also curious how these results were calculated. Wondering, for example, if the box office totals are a function of the number of films, or do a small number of blockbusters account for Action and Adventure's lead? I would've thought Rom-Com would be higher up in the chart, given its apparent popularity. Food for thought.
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Some fascinating stats here. Where does scifi/fantasy fit in here? Assuming as a genre those are more popular than documentaries. Seems like a curious omission.
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Interesting. I would like to see the films in each category. I can see how a few blockbusters may expanded the upper genres.
I would like to see the volume of films in each category. To see how active each genre is.
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The idea is to mIx different genres creating a perfect balance; a few of those hybrids that are for the most part adventure (and therefor leant itself for sequels are: Divergent, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Lord of the Rings ( of course in the 13 yt o 18 y female catagory for some, where the most money is to be earned).
Personally I have a crime feature screenplay / tv pilot, "Serial Twins," that also has clear elements of Adventure, Action, Thriller/Suspense, and Horror -- topped with a delicious Black Humor sauce.
'Serial Twins" is a R-rated film/tv series that DISGUISES itself as being part of the the CHICK FLICK genre. "Serial Twins". It's Charlie's Angels where our FEMALE IDENTICAL TWINS just handed Charlie over to the law after he framed them for murder... But they DIDN'T; there is no Charlie, never was -- they are no angels to be protected -- as Megan always says: f..k Charlie!
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The taxonomy of genre is all a bit of a mess at pretty much every level. I wouldn't read too much into it. My films are more like drama-thrillers but always get classed as action-adventures because that's where the market is more focused.
As ever, tone/voice massively trumps genre at an artistic level. Plus, there may be far more opportunity within a niche than where all the competition is.
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It's interesting, but for independent works, the genres that stand a chance to make money are horror, thriller and action. Depends on what level of production one is doing.
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Must be awesome to have your film playing at multiple theaters, in multiple states & countries.
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Interesting data. I'd love to see a per-film average for each genre. Curious if that shifts the numbers much.
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It makes me think. I love documentaries but can't think of the last one I saw in the theaters... maybe Free Solo? There are so many awesome docs on streaming, I'm always scouring for the next great one!