Wednesday January 21, 2026
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My first option for my portfolio project is Coming-of-age
- Coming of age films follow a characters journey through their life (childhood to adulthood), while simultaneously discussing topics that deal with psychological and moral growth through significant life experiences (high school). These films are all about finding self acceptance and belonging within the character, usually revealed through a series of events or an internal pursuit. In dealing with life events such as high school, the target audience consists of mainly teenagers and young adults; people who will really connect with the story being told (struggles of growing up, changing friendships). The content that is typically being seen in these films follow a "rite of passage" storyline; which consists of self-discovery, "loss of innocence", and parent struggles. Typically shot in setting such as high school hallways, bedrooms, and suburban neighborhoods (this is seen in the film "Lady Bird"). The techniques that are utilized have a big impact on the film. Through the slow pacing, heavy reliance on dialogue and cinematography all work together to reveal the character's internal journey. This journey is paired with a soundtrack that goes along with the experiences and problems that they face. Through these events, the audiences focus gets pulled by using nostalgic imagery in the films marketing, promoting an "authentic" portrayal of youth that people can connect/identify with. However, these marketing techniques have evolved into embracing more diverse and inclusive stories that deal with complex social issues.
- Two films that represent the genre profoundly are..
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)"
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