James also does media so has more in-depth answers about what to expect in a movie opening because he has studied it.



We interviewed and filmed different people for our audience research, different genders but mostly the same age as 16-21 is our target audience age.

I interviewed Charlotte Day and Matt Cook:

1. what do you expect to see in a film opening?

"gripping opening, something to make you want to continue to watch it, the scene is set and the main or key characters are introduced."

2. What movie openings have particularly caught your eye?

" Fast and Furious 2, James Bond, Insidious, Final Destination, Taken, Reservoir Dogs."

3. What are the conventions of a teen romance movie?

"Boy and girl, friendship groups, sexual references/feelings, comedy, breaking up and getting back together, heartbreak.

4. What do you expect to see in the 2 minute opening of a teen romance genre?

"introduction to main characters- boy and girl, friendship groups, scene is set.