GENRE

Gene is the vehicle you are using to convey your story.

Sometimes it's easier to place a controversial idea in a different time period = western, science fiction. 

Different genres come with different audience expectations. 

Genres can be combined- Star Wars (Western + SciFi)

My List

Action
Action/Comedy
Adventure
Animation
Art House
Australian
Biography
Comedy
Crime Drama
Disaster
Family
Fantasy
Horror
Martial-Arts
Mini Series
Musical
Mystery
Rom-Com
Sci-Fi
Sports
Spoof
Thriller
TV movie
War
Western Zombie