Defining the Genre

These initial pages should also clearly indicate the genre of the film. This helps set the reader’s expectations about the kind of story they are about to experience. Whether it’s through specific tropes, stylistic choices, or thematic elements, establishing your genre early helps to align your narrative with the conventions that fans appreciate, while also setting the stage for any genre-bending twists you plan to introduce later.

At Million Dollar Screenplay, we will guide you through this process.