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Film Genre for the Screenwriter

by Jule Selbo

*Film Genre for the Screenwriter* is a practical guide in using genre concepts to construct a screenplay. This book includes an examination of the historical origins of specific film genres, defining genre tropes specific to each genre, explaining how and why these genres are used and enjoyed by audiences, and how the screenwriter can use genre knowledge to create a screenplay. Dr Selbo uses examples from popular films, case studies and exercises to support her methods.