My target audience

     The target audience of sci-fi movies tends to be younger people, aged 18-24. They tend to be interested in science and technology and are often male. One reason this audience is drawn to this genre is because it gives them an "escape" from the real world. Sci-fi movies are often an exaggerated version of our real world, giving them this escape. However, audiences still want to be able to relate to characters to an extent. While the audience may not be able to relate to the conflict the character faces, they'll still be able to relate to the emotions and motivations of the character. Take, for example, Tris from "Divergent". The audience cannot relate to being in a dystopian society on the brink of a war, but they may be able to relate to being/feeling different from everyone else, wanting to fit in, and/or wanting to do the right thing for themselves and those around them. Audiences are also engage through being inspired by characters. Though Tris is different from the rest of society, she is courageous and uses her uniqueness to her advantage.

    For my film opening, the main character is going to be facing health issues and is in a bad economic position. This may be relatable to an extent, but these issues will be exaggerated to the point where most people won't relate to it, given that it's taking place in the future where advancements in technology and space travel exist. But I plan to make this character relatable with their motivations. Their strive to get themselves in a better position and persevere through their current state will engage my target audience. I also plan to integrate elements of technology in my film opening that go along with the characteristics of this genre. Though I may be quite limited, I can utilize mise-en-scene elements to achieve this. Or, I could imply these elements of science and tech through dialogue.