Representations

In our teaser trailer we have tried to represent certain demographics.

We have tried to indicate this by using effective mise-en-scene, editing and also music.

For the child we wanted a positive representation and typical of a young girl. We wanted to show her as being a usual innocent little girl.

To support this we decided to use existing stereotypes, such as:

Clothing- A little dress with tights and cardigan all in pastel colours.

Locations such as the park.

Props such as pink bikes, dolls and high key lighting enhancing the child’s purity.

Also we wanted to challenge this stereotypical girl by adding the colour red to her clothing.

For the villain we decided to keep to the typical, negative, representation.

Using existing stereotypes like dark clothing, low key lighting and eerie music to support all of this. Also using locations such as corridors and small spaces.

For the parents we again wanted a positive representation. This would be maintained by having them wear casual clothing, having them situated within a family home and natural lighting.

The Family Liaison Officers are quite sophisticated characters and as they are helping a family they are going to show a positive representation. They are upper working classes and this will be shown through their clothing, black trousers, shirt and jacket, also their badges that they will have will support this.