Casting

For the casting of our opening sequence we filmed a short video as a way of allowing us to observe who would be best suited to the role of each character in the script. We interviewed a range of people, asking them the following questions: Have you any acting experience?, Why do you think you suit the role? Are you an active person? What is your connection with media as a whole.

Interviewees:
  • Laura English
  • Charlie Fraser
  • Tom Coath
  • Meghan kelly 
Laura English:


Who are they
Laura is a Wymondham High Sixth former who has volunteered for the role. She is 16 years old and is interested in both media and drama as a whole. After her audition we felt that she would appropriate for the role of the vigilante due to her enthusiasm to drama and her attitude towards the proposed film.

Why do you believe they would be food for the role?
Laura has taken part in several drama performances beforehand and is keen to develop her skills as an actor by applying it to filming. She said that she was "keen to work in front of the camera's" which told us that she would be suitable.

Charlie Fraser playing role of Interrogator
Who are they
Charlie is an experienced actor and is currently studying drama AS level at Wymondham High Sixth form. Similarly, Charlie has had great involvement with plays and school performances throughout his career making him ideal to fit the role of our interrogator.

Why do you believe they would be food for the role?
After seeing his performance in his audition (the mock video) and his general ability as an actor, I am confident in his portrayal of the interrogator in the opening scene. He also has a good enthusiasm towards the filming and is keen to develop his skills as an actor.

Tom Coath




































Who are they
Tom is also drama student studying at Wymondham High Sixth Form.

Why have you chosen your cast and what lead to your decision?
I am pleased with my final cast members as I can rely on them producing quality acting and fit their role with ease. I decided against using an all-adult cast as I though, although more believable, I didn't want to potentially compromise on the quality of the performance. Also, by using make up we can manipulate the character's appearance, making them look older than they actually are. Furthermore, our cast are mainly running.

Meghan kelly:


Who are they
Finally, Meghan is an A-level drama student from Wymondham high Sixth Form. Auditioning for role of interrogator.
Why do you believe they would be food for the role?
Meghan audition was very strong and confident. She was clear about what she wanted but also how she could convey her role of the interrogator in our film. Her attitude was positive which made us more inclined to choose her. As well as being an A level actor, she has been in numerous plays and wants to learn more about acting behind a camera.

Footage here:



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