Genre Analysis (Film) Skill Purpose Understand and apply genre conventions to meet audience expectations while finding fresh approaches. Genres are contracts with viewers—knowing the rules lets you fulfill or subvert them effectively. Major Genres Action Core Elements: - Physical conflict as resolution - Clear hero vs. villain - Stakes are life/death - Spectacle and set pieces Conventions: - Opening action hook - Training/preparation sequence - Escalating confrontations - Climactic battle - Hero's moment of doubt Subgenres: Martial arts, war, spy, disaster, superhero Comedy Core Elements: - H…