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Target audience of coming of age genre: Who's Watching? The Awkward, the Nostalgic, and the Perpetually Teen at Heart !!
“Be sure you positively identify your target before you pull the trigger,” is something film producers live by and thus every film they...
Filza Chattha
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Films in the Coming of age genre: Teen Angst, Growth Spurts, and Awkward Moments
Coming-of-age films are works of fiction that cover a wide range of people, places, and times. These films provide comfort and understanding, especially for teenagers, as they navigate life’s challenges. They resonate because they reflect universal experiences of growing up, often during significant moments or struggles. These films explore themes of identity, self-discovery, and change, as shown in the 2017 film Lady Bird. As this genre is one of my favorites, here are some
Filza Chattha
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Studying Codes and Conventions of a Coming-of-Age film: Nostalgia and Epiphany
Fatima infront of her mirror: “No, Mom, I’m not wasting time. I’m doing my homework,” I said, completely lying as I binge-watched the 200th episode of the most random, obscure TV show naturally, that spiraled into an Internet deep dive about the cast (totally not in a creepy way, of course). “OMG, I love how she does her makeup! I’m trying that right now!”, I said as I stood in front of my mirror with an ancient eyeshadow palette. It’s not exactly how most teenage girls talk,
Filza Chattha
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Genre Selection: Choosing our vibe ;]
Groupchat made by yours truly We had our unofficially official seats in media class - because who needs a seating chart when instinct...
Filza Chattha
Dec 18, 20242 min read


A truly heart breaking 9 Frame Analysis: Past Lives </3
"I liked you for who you are; and who you are is a person who leaves. But for him, you're the person who stays." Past Lives is a 2023...
Filza Chattha
Nov 1, 20247 min read


Extended Analysis of a Film Opening: Little Women <3
“Women have minds, and they have souls as well as just hearts. They’ve got ambition, and they’ve got talent as well as just beauty. I am...
Filza Chattha
Nov 1, 20245 min read


Extended Analysis of a Film Opening: Fantastic Mr. Fox ;)
“I think I have this thing where I need everybody to think I'm the greatest, quote-unquote Fantastic Mr. Fox. And if people aren't...
Filza Chattha
Nov 1, 20244 min read


History of film opening:
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Filza Chattha
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Types of Film Openings: The Five Minute Hook :0
A film's opening is key in setting the tone and grabbing the audience's attention from the start. It introduces the characters,...
Filza Chattha
Nov 1, 20246 min read


Importance of film opening: A minute to win it.
With our generation’s attention span decreasing by the minute, literally and figuratively, it is pertinent for a film to grab the...
Filza Chattha
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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