Media Studies Questionnaire

As part of my Media Studies coursework I am going to be producing a crime drama short

film. I am currently gathering research from my target audience on their preferences in the
genre as well as what they look for in an enjoyable short film. Thank you for your help.

Question 1.
Which sub-genre of crime film most appeals to you? (Please circle one)

Crime Action/Thriller Romantic Crime Drama Mystery/Investigation


Question 2.
a. Which aspect do you think should be the focus of a crime film?
(Please circle all appropriate)

Location Characters Type of Crime Props (e.g. evidence)

b. Additional Ideas (please specify):

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Question 3.
a. What would you look for in a crime films lead character?
(e.g. Gender, Age, Characteristics)

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b. How would you find you best connect with a character (e.g. someone similar to
you, someone different you can learn about, someone in a particular profession)?

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Question 4.
a. Should a crime film obtain a fast or a slow pace? (Please circle one)

Fast Pace Slow Pace

b. How is this best presented?

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Question 5.
If my film were to be based on true events, how would you prefer these to be
presented? (Please circle one)

Re-enactment of the events Reflection of the events
(e.g. as the action occurred) (e.g. a personal account)


Question 6.
Which narrative style do you find most engaging to watch? (Please tick one)

____ Linear Narrative (Events happen in a chronological order)
____ Forking Narrative (Multiple possible endings to an event are shown)
____ Reversed Narrative (Segments of events occur in reverse or overlap)
____ Cyclical Narrative (Similar events repeat or occur)


Question 7.
What style of music do you associate with the crime genre?
(e.g. genre, instruments, lyrics, volume, tempo, ambience, silence?)

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Question 8.
Which angle on an investigation do you prefer as a viewer? (Please tick one)

____ Discovering evidence and learning about the case along with the protagonist.
____ Knowing the outcome of the case and watching the protagonist uncover it.


Question 9.
a. What are some of your favourite scenes, themes or perspectives in the crime
genre (from books, television, film)?

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b. In your opinion, what makes a crime film believable?

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