Task 8: Casting (Updated)

For the original footage, I asked Lauren Cannon to act in my film because she has previous acting experience and I have worked with her many times before, which eliminated any awkwardness when I had to direct her and enabled me to be more efficient with my filming. 

Her costume consisted of a plain, smart white shirt. The colour of the shirt connotes innocence which is a main theme in my film. With the shirt, she had light grey trousers and black shoes. I decided that monochrome colours would be best for the costume of my antagonist because it doesn't reveal much about the character's personality, which given her an element of mystery. This interests the audience, making them want to learn more about her character

The footage I filmed featuring her last year will form the initial title sequence of my film. I won't need extra footage using her for the new scene I am creating. I will only need a mugshot/ picture of her to feature on the case/ suspect file in the scene I am adding to my production.

For the police investigators I need to feature in the new footage, I have asked Andrew Coultard and Reece Humphreys to feature in my production. Although they lack acting experience, they are enthusiastic to participate, and I can rely on them to attend the filming sessions I am organising. 

I intend to ask one of my media teachers Mr Judge to feature in the production, potentially delivering the case file to the investigators, or as one of the investigators himself. This will ensure that my production features a wider representation of ages, genders and ethnicities than my previous opening sequence, which only features Lauren's character of a teenage, white Caucasian female. However, as Mr Judge only works part time, I do not expect that he will be readily available for filming, and so will not base any plans around his inclusion in my production.

The costumes for the police detectives will consist of simple business suits or casual business wear. This will give the characters an air of professionalism and authority, emphasising the important role they will play in investigating the murder cases.