Casting

When picking the actors/actresses for our teaser trailer we had to be very careful with whom we chose. They had to look the part and be able to pull it off.

We needed them to meet the characteristics that we wanted and be able to act in a sophisticated manor to allow us to meet deadlines.

As part of a performing arts school that involves a variety of girls and boys of all ages we had quite a range of people to choose from. But not all had the distinctiveness that we were looking for.

Also time was a matter and we needed to think of people that we could also use within 6-form to allow us to get things done quickly.

For the child we needed a young girl between the ages of 8-12, preferably with long curly blonde hair. This image is stereotypical of a small girl.

For the villain our desired figure was a male character that was quite well built. He needed to act like a kidnapper. So a smaller man would not be able to pull this off, they would look silly and unrealistic. Also we wanted this male character to be between the ages of 19-21 because at this age men are in their prime and in shape.

For the parents we wanted a mother and a father. Hopefully having some sort of resemblance towards the child. So, if possible, one of the parents to be blonde and fair- similar to the child.

For the authority we thought about police, but not many police officers deal with the situations that our teaser trailer encounters. A more official approach would need to be shown, like FBI or undercover police. So we wanted a male and a female character with quite a sophisticated look.

Child- Caitlin Pitts- 11years old

Kidnapper- Adam Thomas- 20years old

Parents- Mum- Emily Wright

Dad-

Authority- Female- Elizabeth Boulamatsis

Male-