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Film Genre for the Screenwriter

by Jule Selbo

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Film Genre for the Screenwriteris 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 o... Read more

Film Genre for the Screenwriteris 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 likeCasablancaalongside recent blockbuster franchises likeHarry Potter, Selbo offers a compelling and readable analysis of film genre in its written form. The book alsooffers 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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File size8.99x6.1x0.72inches
Print pages324
PublisherRoutledge
Publication date August 1, 2014
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781138020832
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Jule Selbo
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Jule Selbo, Ph.D., is a Professor of Screenwriting in the Radio-TV-Film Department at California State University, Fullerton. She is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter with work in theatre, ...

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