Research of CCR Question #1

 Research of CCR Question #1

Now that the journey of the Portfolio Project is coming to an end, it is time to start reflecting on what has been done and how I can show my reflection engagingly.

CCR #1 Question 

How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues? 

Research

First, it is necessary to mention the genre conventions, which in my project is drama, based on research, Characters that audiences might recognize as resembling their friends, neighbors, and family members are often the focus of dramas as they navigate the challenges of daily life. These stories typically unfold in a domestic setting, workplace, or within a cast of characters who must interact with each other daily. Current affairs, societal evils, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, drugs, poverty, politics, alcoholism, class conflict, sexual inequality or assault, mental illness, and corrupt institutions are a few of the subjects explored in drama films and television shows.

Dramatic movies and television programs showcase humanity's best and worst aspects. These films may be fictional tales or biopics based on actual individuals. Typically, they convey a strong moral stance or perspective on the world. The characters in these movies are constantly navigating life's challenges.

Why challenge those conventions?

Based on research, we decided to portray the humanity that lives within a teenage girl, who struggles with social interaction and acceptance of reality. We wanted to show the great parts considered in teenage years such as hanging out with friends and going to parties but also the part that many people ignore which is isolation and nostalgia. We wanted to point out the thoughts that many teenagers have bout the desire to escape their reality ending their lives. 

Representation 

We wanted to do a representation of a daily basis routine that people experience to this day, things that people have experienced years ago, and things that eventually affect people in the future. We wanted to do a representation for those individuals who aren't always noticed and are hidden from what we can watch in plain sight. We wanted to show the emotional weight that young people can hold when it comes to experiencing sad emotions. We wanted to challenge ourselves and portray what not everyone thinks at first or considers the truth, which is sad because based on our research more than 20% of teenagers have seriously considered suicide. 

Where will our piece go? 

Considering our options, we believe that our piece will be distributed in theaters on limited dates. Our film is also eligible for different film festivals around the nation for emerging filmmakers.

Cites

• Hellerman, J. (2023, December 6). Explore the Drama Genre in Film and Television. No Film School; No Film School. https://nofilmschool.com/drama-genre#

• Pappas, S. (2023, July 1). More than 20% of Teens Have Seriously Considered suicide. Psychologists and Communities Can Help tackle the problem. Apa.org; American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/07/psychologists-preventing-teen-suicide