Patterns in Storytelling

What storytelling patterns does this video discuss, and what significance do they hold when you are writing a short film?

    Some storytelling patterns that this video discusses are tropes and how they are used effectively. When writing in a genre, there are going to be conventions and tropes commonly tied to the genre, which match the expectations that the audience will have of any media within that genre. It is important to use these expectations and also know when to subvert them. There is a balance required of following and breaking the set rules of any category you're following. In the video, they explain this through the archetype of the hero's journey, which is a popular formula that contains a set of rules and structures that allows writers to create a compelling story. These are significant to writing a short film because you need to work with the audiences expectations in order for your story to actually be effectively conveyed to them. You'll need to use tropes and follow some rules in order for the audience to be receptive to your story. Following their expectations to a level allows for them to be interested; however, you must also add a level of uniqueness as well in order to have an interesting story.