Understanding the Audiences of Comedy, Drama, and Fantasy

     I decided to watch a few trailers to see the difference in how they connect with their audiences. It was intriguing to realize how each genre does this differently, comedy trailers focus on laughs and relatable situations, drama trailers emphasize on emotion, and fantasy entrances you into a magical world. Watching them alongside shows how filmmakers target certain viewers in their own distinctive way.

Fantasy - Wicked 

As I watched the Wicked trailer it gave perfect example of what draws people to fantasy films. This story takes place in the Land of Oz and focuses on a complicated friendship between Elphaba and Glinda as they navigate their identities and growing up, Even though it's set in a fantastical world with flying brooms and bright colors the emotions feel real and relatable which is what makes fantasy audiences connect. Fans of fantasy, such as myself, love stepping into worlds bigger than life but also want characters and stories they care about which this trailer shows both. It also blends musical which appeals to a wider range of viewers from theater lovers to people who want a magical adventure. It's a clear example of how fantasy films aren't about magic but about making the audiences feel as if they are escaping into a new reality.

Comedy / Drama

    After watching the Wicked trailer and seeing how fantasy films pull audiences into magical worlds, I decided to go check out the Lady Bird trailer to see how a different genre would connect with viewers. Unlike fantasy, Lady Bird focuses on real life which is the story of a high school senior navigating family, friendships, and figuring out who she is. There isn't any magic or epic visuals but humor and relatable struggles which draws viewers. While fantasy films appeal to people looking to escape to a alternate universe comedy drama films appeal to viewers who want to see characters such as themselves who they can relate to and stories that reflect real experiences.

Reflection

Watching these trailers really made me think about how different genres connect with their audiences, it showed me how fantasy films use magic and big visual to pull in viewers while comedy drama connects through humor and real life struggles. Seeing this back to back made me realize how important it is to know who your audience is and what they want to feel. For my own film I want to this idea and make sure every choice from story and characters to visuals and tone is designed to reach the audience I'm aiming for.

References 

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