Comparing TV Spots - 'Beautiful Boy'

The First Film I'm Going To Be Looking At Is 'Beautiful Boy', Which Is A Drama.

Here Is The Tv Spot Trailer:

This Trailer Has The Following Conventions:

1. Production Company Logo:

• The TV spot begins with the Amazon Studios, Filmnation and Studiocanal logos/idents.

2. Images from the Film:

• Key scenes featuring the main characters (Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet) are shown to provide insight into the film's narrative and emotional depth.

 

3. Title of the Film:

• The title 'Beautiful Boy' is shown towards the end of the trailer.

4. Release Date:

• The TV spot informs viewers of the film's release date, "In Cinemas January 18th," to encourage attendance.

5. Indication of Genre:

• Through the use of music, heartfelt dialogue, and emotional performances, the TV spot conveys the film's dramatic genre.

6. Website and Social Media:

• At the end of the TV spot it shows some social media pages they have, to try and get the audience to engage with the film.

7. Voiceover man:

• The voiceover of the trailer is dialogue from the film and then at the end there's a voice announcing when the film is out.

8. Editing:

• The trailer uses quick fades and dissolves to transition between impactful scenes, maintaining viewer engagement within the short timeframe.

9. Cast/Crew/Director Credits:

• Mentions of the lead actors (Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet) are shown trying to use their fame to attract a audience.

10. References To Awards That Cast/Crew/Film May Have Won Or Been Nominated For:

• In the trailer we are shown what awards some of the actors have been nominated for/won.

11. References To Other Films:

• We are shown 2 other films that the producers have made, both won awards.

12. Music:

• The background music adds on to the trailer making it more dramatic.

13. Visually Engaging Shots:

• The TV spot shows emotional scenes, arguments, people running and crying to captivate the audience's attention.