Production Log #4

Production log #4 from wojmedia

Character ideas and Influences

Our character will be different to the usual stereotypical man from the 'hood'. Through this we aim to show that the dangers of the criminal world can affect anyone. As you can see our character is seen wearing 'hipster' clothing as opposed to the usual baggy, concealing clothing of a drug dealer.  This will make it apparent that out character has very little idea of what he is actually doing.

We took our inspiration for our main character from Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in 'The Amazing Spiderman'. He is portrayed as very clean cut but looks quite street smart. Due to the way our character looks on the surface our target audience can learn more about his background just through the 2 minute opening. This means that the audience find out just enough information. Another 

Target Audience Profile.

This is the test that we did in order to establich our target audience.

Initial Idea- The Daedaus Project

The Daedalus Project is a name stemming from the Greek word 'good worker'. We chose this as the title of our film because our opening will be about a young man getting involved and working for a drug cartel and the consequences that come with it.  The story follows a some what middle-working class 18 year old who find himself in desperate need for money and attempts to sell drugs to earn it. Our main character will be different to the usual stereotypical person who is associated with drugs.

(stereotypical drug dealer)

We want to use a different type of character from a easier walk of life becoming involved in an area in which he has very little expertise.

Gender representation

MALES

• Men are represented as having more of an active and less emotional role to women, they usually take on positions as the main character or team leader.
• Men are portrayed as courageous and independant as well mentaly stable.
• More often than not they will be powerful in physique and usually they will be able to put up a fight.
• Ethnically there has been an increase of afro-carribean protagonists, however the main protagonist will usually be white and in his mid 30's. A prime example of this would be Pulp Fiction; where most of the main characters are in their 30's.
• A males physique aids in showing them as a hero. Often to appeal to straight women and gay men, the physique will be displayed to create sexual nature.
  

  

FEMALES

• Women are portrayed differently to men; however this often depends on their age.
• Older women will often be carers or mothers, with a seductive appeal whereas younger more attractive women will be pure and vulnerable
• Very often women will be very reliant on men in these types of films; and allow themselves to become submissive.
• Judging from personal experience, women in thrillers are always in good shape and very attractive in order to attract a male audience.
• It can be noted that most female protagonists play a masculine role.
• Female characters are usually the 'screaming victim'.
• 'The Silence of The Lambs', portrays Clarice Starling, the main character as rather ruthless and masculine.
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