1. Me and my movies
Genre: Fantasy

2. Why I have chose the fantasy genre…
I have chose to write and research fantasy films because I love them
and how they can make up this world or animal or story about
something that’s not real. It makes me think how would you even begin
to think of something like this and how did it become so real on screen.
You have to have a good imagination to watch a fantasy film.
Lots of fantasy films are crated from novels so already have a big
following I think this is a part of what attracts me to fantasy films
because if it’s a book and is now being made into a film it means it must
be good enough For someone to want to make it real. Fantasy film is a
genre that incorporates imaginative and fantastic themes. These themes
usually involve magic, supernatural events, or fantasy worlds.
Although it is its own distinct genre, these films can overlap into the
horror and science fiction genres. This is a main reason why I like the
fantasy genre because it can be so easily mixed with other genres
especially romance and horror.
Often fantasy films bring to life reality and centre around an ordinary
person but in an extraordinary place. This makes fantasy more real if
the main character is just like us, they don’t know about this place.
Other things that attract me to fantasy films are the special effects
things that aren’t real and you didn’t even know could be suddenly
look like they are actually happening and could be. The story has a lot
to do with why I like fantasy films because it interests me when its

3. The Journey to The Centre of The
Earth Eric Brevig
Director:
Year of production: 2008
Professor Trevor Anderson
receives his teenager nephew Sean
Anderson to look after for the next
10 days while his sister prepares to
move to Canada. She gives a box to
Trevor that belonged to his missing
brother, Max, and Trevor finds a
book with references to the last
journey of his brother. He decides
to follow the steps of Max with
Sean and they travel to Iceland,
where they meet the guide Hannah
Ásgeirsson. While climbing a
mountain, there is a thunderstorm
and they protect themselves in a
cave. However, a lightening
collapses the entrance and the trio

4. The Hunger Games
Director: Gary Ross
Year of production: 2012
In a futuristic place the totalitarian
nation of Panem is divided between 12
districts and the Capitol. Each year
two young representatives from each
district are selected by lottery to
participate in The Hunger Games. Part
entertainment and celebration, part
brutal retribution for a past
rebellion, the televised games are
broadcast throughout Panem. The 24
participants are forced to eliminate
their competitors while the citizens of
Panem are required to watch. When 16-
year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim,
is selected as District 12's female
representative, Katniss volunteers to

5. Harry Potter Series Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Director: David Yates
Stone Year of production 2007
Director: Chris Columbus
Year of production: 2001 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Director: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Year of production: 2009
Secrets
Director: Chris Columbus Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
Year of production: 2002 Director: David Yates
Year of production 2010
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Azkaban Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Director: Alfonso Cuarón Director: David Yates
Year of production: 2004 Year of production 2011
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter is an orphaned boy brought up by his unfriendly aunt and uncle. At
Director: Mike Newel
the age of eleven, half-giant Rubeus Hagrid informs him that he is actually a
Year of production 2005
wizard and that his parents were murdered by an evil wizard named Lord
Voldemort. Voldemort also attempted to kill one-year old Harry on the same
night, but his killing curse mysteriously rebounded and reduced him to a weak
and helpless form. Harry became extremely famous in the Wizarding World as a
result. Harry begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry and learns about magic. During the year, Harry and his friends Ron
Weasley and Hermione Granger become entangled in the mystery of the
Philosopher's Stone which is being kept within the school. All the films follow

6. Star Theory
When I saw Journey to The Centre of The earth I didn’t know any of the
characters so the star theory didn’t attract me to this film the genre did.
However after watching more films with the actor out of this film, Josh
Hutcherson, in them I then wanted to watch the film again and told other
people to because it’s a good film and they liked one of the main
characters.
The next film I chose to research from the fantasy genre was The Hunger
Games and I was attracted to this films because of Josh Hutcherson from
The Journey to The Centre of The Earth. So when I chose to watch this film
it was because of the star theory, I think they needed him and some of the
other well known actors in the film because it’s a new kind of fantasy
film with a different story.
The Harry Potter Films had a lot of famous well known actors but they
were mainly the older characters playing teachers, so this film didn’t
appeal to me because of the stars cast in it. Star theory is a big part of
making some fantasy films successful though because not everyone is
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attracted to the story but they think if someone they look up to as an
actor wantsa film involves in it then it might be good. Stars bring in a lot
This is when to play a role other things – scenes, props, similar
of fans whereasmovie as another. Sometimes they are sequels or just
characters, in a the theme and story alone need to be stronger to bring
in new fans and audiences.in am more likely to go and see For example
using the same character I a completely different film. a film mostly
because Ithemed films have become popular lot of people docharacter
vampire like an actress or actor in it and a and the vampire this and so
directorslots of different films like comedy, horror, romance etc..
is used in know this and use star theory to make their film more

7. Twilight trailer
Codes and conventions
Two main characters a boy and a girl and one of them doesn’t quite act
normal around other people but is interested in the other main
character. Dressed like teenagers going to American high school. An
incident occurs revealing something representing the genre and themes.
Stereotypical costume and make-up very pale skin like a vampire.
Supernatural abilities shown throughout. Blood sucking, killing fights. The
main villain always out to get the good main character, the good
character protecting someone.

8. Setting
Rainy dull looking small town. Lots of scenes in school and
classrooms to show they are young and appeal to the young
teenage audience.
Big dark forests representing a scary place linking with
vampires being scary.
Characters
Goody guy vampires and Villain vampires. Helpless damsel
who everyone loves who’s human and always needs protecting
and looking after. The good and bad vampire covens and the
normal school friends.

9. Themes
Blood, Vampires, Conflicts, Investigations, Battles,
Runaway, Romance, Fantasy.
Narrative
Linear because the film goes in order, from us not
knowing to eventually discovering new things and that
some of the characters are vampires
Iconography
There isn’t any because its set in a made up town and place
because of the genre fantasy.

10. Toy Story trailer - Linear
filmconventions
Codes and
There are seven characters but the story is about woody who is the main
character along with Buzz light year who is introduced a bit later in the
film than woody. We first see woody so we know he is the main one and
the story is about him, his human and his friends. They are toys, we know
this because the little boy who owns them in the film plays with them,
speaks for them and moves them, then he leaves the room and all the
toys wake up and are alive. They are in the stereotypical little boys
bedroom. An incident occurs a new toy is brought into the room who
thinks he’s real.

11. Setting
Little - boys bedroom where most of the scenes are because that’s
where the toys live.
Toy box - what all the toys jump out of when the little boy leaves the
room.
House – we see round this when the toys are trying to see what presents
the little boy gets for his birthday.
Truck – when Woody is trying to help Buzz and they are trying to get
away from the evil dog.
Next door’s garden

12. Characters
• Toys
• New toy
• Little boy
• Little boys friends
• Villain trying to steal the
toys
• Evil boy next door
• Evil dog next door
Themes
Romance
Fantasy
Toys
Incident
Runaway
Self-discovery

13. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Trailer
Narrative – Linear film
Codes and conventions:
The main character is Scott Pilgrim the story is about his
life and a girl he becomes linked with. The story then
becomes a lot about her and her life as well as his. He is
dressed like a geek, a typical teenager in a failed rock band,
messy hair, retro tops. The girl is very comic book character
looking, blue, pink other bright coloured hair. Other
characters are dressed, act and have superpowers just like
they are in a comic book to give the whole film the look of
reading one. Always a villain and a hero. Geek fighting for
the girl he loves.

14. Setting:
Small town lots of snow – they use a lot of snow in the scenes and
talk about it.
Nightclubs – this is where he meets the girl he falls in love with. A few
of the scenes are in night clubs where he has the fights with some of
the ex’s so there is lots of space and people watching.
Bars – This is where one of the main scenes is when they have the battle
of the bands. Also a few more of the fights happen with the ex’s in
bars.
I think the setting is in bars and nightclubs because the film is for
young people and it’s meant to be fun and they need lots of space to
fight.

15. Characters
Scott Pilgrim the main character – geek of the comic book, becomes
heroic.
The girl – geek falls in love with her, has 7 evil ex’s
7 evils ex’s – fighting the geek one by one to create the story, all been
out with the girl.
Scott Pilgrims friends – part of his band, in the battle of the bands and
like the girl
Geeks stalker – in love with the geek, helps him fight one of the ex’s
Themes
Comic book
Fighting
Violence
Love

16. Iconography
Video game coins when someone dies
Video game weapons (the hero sword)
Comic book words when someone is hit/hurt (POW)
Slow motion action in fights
Video game sound effects

17. Media
Literacy films through technology mostly TV adverts
I found out about
or social networking sites. If a trailer comes on TV I will watch
it if it looks interesting, however with pause and fast forward
now I mostly don’t end up watching the adverts anymore so miss
them. Another place I watch a lot of trailers is YouTube,
sometimes before my video comes on the advertisement will
come on and you can’t always skip it , this makes me watch
trailers and makes me want to go and see films if it looks good.
I think social networking is one of the best ways to advertise
because of how many people are a part of it. I don’t usually see
films advertised on twitter or Facebook which are other sites I
spend time on, unless an actor I follow or a page I have liked
says something about it because they are in it or like it.
Magazines is another place I might see a movie poster for an
upcoming film but I don’t buy magazines that much and I wouldn’t
go out of my way to buy one just for looking at what films are
coming out. I think the best way to advertise a film is online or in
real life. Sometimes if I see an advert for a film on the side of a
bus or on a billboard it will draw my attention and I will read
it because of how big it is. This is another good way to catch

18. Reception Theory
This is when a person might like a film because it relates to them and their personality. They
might enjoy a certain genre so will be drawn to a film because it has that genre. The way the
film communicates to a person makes them dislike or like it. It’s were a film emotionally
connects with someone because of something in hi life. For example a romance film might
relate to someone and they might enjoy it more because of what's going n in their life.
Romance is one of the main genres that tries to relate to peoples lives to make them
connect with the film. Also comedy films do this because they try and show re life funny
situations to make people laugh because maybe something like that has happened in their
life. An example of a film that uses reception theory is ‘Meet The parents’ (Jay Roach 2000).
His film shows new boyfriend going to his girlfriends house to meet her parents for he first
time. This story is relatable to a lot of people in some way because most people have been
in a situation like this. This theory helps films become more popular and people like them
more.