Analysis of film trailer

In this trailer the use of drums, traditional instruments and Hawaiian language in the music helps make clear that this film is very much a Hawaiian tradition based film. We only see 2 people all trailer, making it clear that they are our protagonists throughout the film, these are also the only named characters in the trailer. The ocean is also shown to play a key role in the story with most shots either having the sea visible or some kind of ocean motif ie a boat or paddle. This as well as the various action shots of characters sailing across the vast ocean as well as the ocean being shown to act like an actual character in the way it interacts with Moana makes it clear to us that the sea is one of the most important parts of the film. The trailer generally focuses on showing the landscapes and jokes of the film throughout the trailer making it clear to viewers that these are the main genres of the film.