Film Conventions & Representation
This genre convention is seen in our film through the use of mysterious figures and dark, symbolic settings.
What is psychological thriller or supernatural mystery?
This age group would most relate to Kwai’s story and concerns.
Who are teenagers/young adults aged 16–22?
Our film explores this social group’s anxiety about college and adulthood.
Who are high school seniors?
Viewers are emotionally drawn into the story through this recurring theme.
What is anxiety about growing up and facing the unknown?
This character represents a break from realism and challenges conventional high school narratives.
Who is the fortune teller?
We could market our film using these interactive tools on social media to connect with students.
What are Instagram polls or TikTok teasers about “your future”?
The tarot cards are used symbolically to reflect this internal struggle faced by many teens.
What is fear of failure and uncertainty about the future?
A short film like ours would likely be distributed on this platform for youth engagement and exposure.
What is YouTube or a student film festival platform?
By ending on a dark, ambiguous note with no clear resolution, we challenge this narrative convention.
What is a resolved or happy ending?
We used this narrative device to engage the viewer by prompting personal reflection on their own future.
What is symbolism and open-ended storytelling?