The Pro's and Con's of Social Realism.

Pro's
- Soical realism is far more realistic, it is all around us almost, you can create your story on real life situations.
- The location within Bury St Edmunds would be useful in portraying a socail realism film such as certain estates
- The actors who you choose to take part in your opening sequence, might feel more comfortable than acting in a horror film, as they can be themselves to a certain extent.
- You can experiment with different camera angels and effects to portray different situations

Con's-
- Although the actors you choose might feel comfortable acting in a social realism film, you need to make sure they portray exactly what you need without it seeming unrealistic and silly.
- You need to make sure the events in which you decide to choose such as drug taking or domestic abuse, are presented carefully as you don't want it to come across as effensive to anyone.
-The location could be a problem, you need to make sure if you decide to film in a public area you have permission
-The plot which you choose needs to be suitable, it may be hard to think of the right plot.
- It may be hard to make it not seem to much like a trailer!