DEFINITION OF FILM CATEGORIES:

Documentary: Nonfictional film which is a creative treatment of actuality involving investigation and research presented in a logically unfolding sequence.

Comedy: Fictional film in which dramatic storytelling uses humour as a central device.

Drama:  Fictional film in which dramatic storytelling develops realistic, identifiable characters dealing with a range of contemporary social and human issues.

Experimental: Experimental films are often characterised by the absence of linear narrative, the use of abstracting techniques such as out-of-focus, painting or scratching on film, rapid editing and repetition. The goal is often to place the viewer in a more active and thoughtful relationship to the film. Often student experimental films are too long which lessens their impact

Music Video: The creative exploration of the unity between song, performance, representation and imagery.

Animation: Fictional film which wholly uses drawn or created 2D or 3D artwork or static physical models filmed in such a manner as to create the illusion of physical movement.