Genres Appropriate to a Children's Film

Genres

Action
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Educational
Fantasy
Drama

Conventions they may include:

Action - In a typical action film (children's or otherwise) there is usually a lot of use pyrotechnics and special effects. There tends to be a loose storyline with the main focus on action.

Sci-Fi - In a typical children's sci-fi film unless it is an animated or cartoon film, it tends to be set on Earth. (eg. E.T.) The child/children normally tends tends to be either the first or the only character(s) that interact with the sci-fi element of the film. Eg. An alien.

Comedy - A typical children's comedy tends to contain basic humour. Things that make children laugh. Eg. People falling over. Normally very lighthearted.

Fantasy - Children's fantasy films normally focus around the children being the heroes. The characters tend to be 'the chosen ones' in the storyline or 'the only ones who can save the world'. A lot special effects.

Educational - Educational films tend to be similar to that of a documentary but they feature much simpler language and explanations so that it helps children with learning.

Drama - A children's drama tends to follow one child who is lonely and doesn't have many friends. They are normally teased r picked on by bullies. Has to stand up to them or tries to achieve something. (Joining the football team and win a game) Normally ends up with the child winning or achieving the goal.