Genre in short film- Comedy

Setting: a comedy film is often set in a bright place, or a location known for a social event.
Camerawork: is usually naturalistic and the characters are filmed in a way that shows neither of the characters is better than the other.
Sound: is very important within comedy genre, Diagetic sound like the dialogue needs to be clear to make sure it was heard so people find it funny and hear the jokes. Non-Diagetic is also important, edited sound can be used to place emphasis on certain situations.
Lighting: the lighting is often natural or commonly bright because this create a realistic environment. Bright and happy colours are often used to show this it is a happy situation.
Props: they are very important in comedy shows, objects that may hurt the character are well known. Props are used in slapstick comedy because it is virtual in that theme.
Characters: Idiotic people are usually used in contrast with a group of normal people, this shows a contrast of personalities and emphasis the stupidity of the character. Also above intelligent people are used (The Big Bang Theory )

Positives of Comedy Films 

- Can be low budget
- Very little is needed for costume
-Lots of possibilities for narratives
- Camera angles and shots can be simple and not from difficult angles
- Little editing is required
-Few characters are needed

Negatives of Comedy Films

-Can be difficult to find a new storyline
-Can be hard to find appropriate and willing actors
-Can be boring if done incorrectly
-Humour of the comedy can be targeted at a very specific audience

Textual Analysis

Bad Neighbours in a 2014 comedy film, about a young family, who have new neighbours, they end up being a Fraternity house of brothers, who have wild parties and at trying to be stopped by the neighbours. Rogen and Rose Byrne star as Mac and Kelly, new parents who go to war against the college fraternity that have moved in next door. Head of the frat pack is Zac Efron as Teddy, a sweet-natured hunk who doesn’t want to keep the couple’s baby awake, but can’t pass up an opportunity to party. The family, have a young child, the dad (Seth Rogen) is the character who brings most of the comedy to the film, his behaviour and the fact he is a little over weight, and tries to act cool compared to a young, buff 20 year old. The setting is in a suburb street in America, probably somewhere in California, its based in 2 houses, the frat house which is crazy, messy, and crazy college life style compared to the family friendly, calm house next door. This shows great contrast in the age although there isn't much difference, but when having a child, it makes you a lot more mature. The audience of teenagers are attracted to this film making it very successful because of the hunks especially Zac Efron, and the partying college life, a lot of American teens will experience although not as crazy as shown in this film. The Guardian summarised it as ' Bad Neighbours pits family man Seth Rogen against a fraternity lead by Zac Efron’s handsome dummy. It’s Project X crashing a Joe Swanberg movie.' The lighting is natural and bright, and costumes are very casual and everyday.

My Own Idea for a Comedy Film

Following the typical American teen comedy, a group of friends have finished college for the summer and want to party all the time, they go on a road trip where they face lots of comedic problems, and finally get to the party where more typical comedy, teenager things happen. The target audience would be 15-25 year olds and the rating would be 15.