Genres
Details
Ethics
Techniques
Common characters
100

Space, another planet, a futuristic city, a laboratory, a spaceship, a virtual world or a dystopian society.

What is science fiction.

100

A detail that helps characters or the audience solve a mystery

What is a clue?

100

When participants understand what they are agreeing to, how material may be used and any potential consequences.

What is informed consent?

100

An establishing shot or extreme long shot.

Which shot is commonly used to establish a fictional world or location?

100

The central couple, best friend, love rival, disapproving family member or comic supporting character.

What is a romantic film character?

200

Magic, mythical creatures, a quest, a fictional world, supernatural powers, a chosen hero or a conflict between good and evil.

What is fantasy?

200

Misleading information designed to distract the audience from the correct explanation or suspect.

What is a red herring?

200

Questions that can influence the participant’s answer and make the interview appear biased or unreliable.

What is a leading question?

200

A question that encourages a detailed answer rather than a single word or yes/no response.

What is an open question?

200

Detective, police officer, criminal, victim, witness, lawyer, journalist or informant.

What is a crime drama character?

300

Sitcom, slapstick, satire, parody, romantic comedy, dark comedy, mockumentary or sketch comedy.

What is comedy.

300

A large, carefully planned and memorable sequence, often involving significant action, spectacle or technical production.

What is a set piece?

300

Existing footage from an earlier period that is reused in a new production.

What is archive footage?

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