Proposal: Represetation

The way in which different groups are represented has an impact on the response the audience has to the film. Since we are producing an independent film it is important that some stereotypes are broken, as independent films are made to challenge preconceived ideas. Alex has the archetype of the ‘good guy’. He is dependable and the love interest of the female lead, Jess. Gender stereotypes are somewhat conformed to as the lead, Jess is shown to be very reflective and thoughtful. As well as relying heavily on her close-knit group of friends when in times of need or for support. However, the story does break from these stereotypes in terms of the setting/ mise-en scene. As well as Alex breaking the gender stereotype of males being emotionally inept, he is shown to be a very caring and kind person. He wants nothing more than to help Jess as much as he can.  Actors: Alice was chosen to play the role of Jess. We felt that since Jess is a particularly artistic person that her features and over all look should portray this. As you can see Alice's hair looks like it is naturally free flowing, we felt that this reflected her creative and free flowing nature. Anthony was chosen to play Alex, this was because he has a fairly caring look that naturally occurs in his eye. He also looks like when needs be he can take cotrol of a situation, this is perfect for Alex as in the end Alex takes charge when pulling Jess back onto the right path further on in the film. In the house:  Jess’s bedroom will not be designed in the stereotypical colour scheme of whites, baby blues and pinks. To oppose this stereotype, we will instead have various rock band posters on the walls and lots of black and white room decorations. Obviously, to still identify the set as a girl’s bedroom we would expect there to be make-up on the side table and hair-products dotted around the room. Film Character References:  Tessa Scott (Now is Good), Adam (Now is Good), Charlie St. Cloud (Charlie St. Cloud)