Possible Actors

I think the (main character) actor should have a relatable, normal-ness to her so that the audience can associate with her and her situation, which should add realism to the sequence and hence more discomfort at the idea of her being kidnapped. Practically, this probably means that she shouldn't have a particularly unusual [or striking] appearence (i.e. very long or unusually coloured hair).


She should also ideally look like a passable 18+ year old, as then the audience would be more easily lead to believe she lived with a friend rather than parents, and this is quite crucial to the sense of isolation and danger that we will be playing on. Height shouldn't be too much of an issue however as there is no occassion for her to stand next to someone else which would show her relative height.
Some acting ability would be very useful obviously, but our narrative and camerawork ideas are such that an excess of skills in this area are not essential.

It is also most important that she will be able to put forward substantial dedication to this project, and be free on appropriate days.


List

• Steph
• Gaby
• Cathryn
• Ciara
• [group-any more suggestions?]
  

Test Shots

Gaby:

Pros: A-level drama student, good friend of me (angela) and steph.
Cons: Not free for test shoot this weekend (23rd-25th), also perhaps a little bit short/young for part?


Cathryn:


Pros: close geographical proximity to our location, looks good for the part; attractive yet quite approachable/relatable for some viewers.
Cons: conflict of time dedications (is also doing media a-level, hence is busy doing own project at the same time as us), limited acting ability.

Steph:

Pros: Dedication to project (in group), appropriate for role.
Cons: She wont be able to do as much of the filming as the rest of the group.

Ciara:

Pros: close geographical proximity to location, looks alright for part.

Cons: limited acting ability.

-Angela x