# [Genre Name] Genre

**Category**: Screenplay Genre  
**Type**: [Primary/Hybrid]  
**Complexity**: [Low/Medium/High]

## Overview

[Brief description of the genre - 2-3 sentences explaining what defines this genre]

## Core Concept

[Detailed explanation of the genre's fundamental characteristics and what makes it unique]

## Core Rules

### Rule 1: [Rule Name]

**Description**: [What this rule requires]

**Why It Matters**: [Explanation of why this rule is important to the genre]

**Examples**:
- ✅ **Good**: [Example demonstrating correct application]
- ❌ **Bad**: [Example demonstrating violation]

**Film Reference**: [Film title] - [Specific scene or moment that demonstrates this rule]

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### Rule 2: [Rule Name]

[Repeat structure for 5-10 core rules]

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## Guidelines

### Structure

- **Act I**: [Specific structural requirements for this genre in Act I]
- **Act II**: [Specific structural requirements for this genre in Act II]
- **Act III**: [Specific structural requirements for this genre in Act III]

### Pacing

- [Pacing guideline 1]
- [Pacing guideline 2]
- [Pacing guideline 3]

### Character Archetypes

- **Protagonist**: [Typical protagonist characteristics for this genre]
- **Antagonist**: [Typical antagonist characteristics for this genre]
- **Supporting**: [Common supporting character types]

### Tone and Atmosphere

- [Tone guideline 1]
- [Tone guideline 2]
- [Atmosphere considerations]

### Visual Style

- [Visual storytelling approach for this genre]
- [Common visual motifs]
- [Cinematography considerations]

### Dialogue

- [Dialogue style for this genre]
- [Common dialogue patterns]
- [What to avoid]

## Common Pitfalls

### Pitfall 1: [Pitfall Name]

**Problem**: [Description of the common mistake]

**Solution**: [How to avoid or fix this pitfall]

**Example**: [Brief example]

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### Pitfall 2: [Pitfall Name]

[Repeat for 3-5 common pitfalls]

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## Film Examples

### Example 1: [Film Title] ([Year])

**Director**: [Director Name]

**Why It Works**: [Explanation of how this film exemplifies the genre]

**Key Scenes**:
- **[Scene Description]**: [What makes this scene a perfect genre example]
- **[Scene Description]**: [What makes this scene a perfect genre example]

**Techniques Used**:
- [Technique 1]
- [Technique 2]
- [Technique 3]

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### Example 2: [Film Title] ([Year])

[Repeat for 3-5 film examples]

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## Integration with Other Features

### Compatible Themes

- **[Theme Name]**: [How this theme works with this genre]
- **[Theme Name]**: [How this theme works with this genre]

### Compatible Styles

- **[Style Name]**: [How this style works with this genre]
- **[Style Name]**: [How this style works with this genre]

### Hybrid Combinations

- **[Genre] + [This Genre]**: [How these genres combine effectively]

## Best Practices

1. [Best practice 1]
2. [Best practice 2]
3. [Best practice 3]
4. [Best practice 4]
5. [Best practice 5]

## Resources

- [Resource 1: Book, article, or reference]
- [Resource 2: Book, article, or reference]
- [Resource 3: Book, article, or reference]

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**Depth Coverage**: 85%  
**Last Updated**: [Date]  
**Version**: 1.0.0

