EVALUATION activity 2 - Kim Bradbury

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

I decided to use Charlotte in my film because she has a real interest in scary films and thought that through the blonde hair and the way I dressed her it made her look totally innocent, quite wealthy and fits the stereotype of a girl that is completely vunerable; however because she comes from a good background and is intellegent she attempts to figure out who her stalker is later on in the movie. I got this idea through many of the survivors of the 'Scream' movies.

"Kirby" played my Hayden Panettiere in Scream 4 fits this stereo type and Charlotte in my film portrays this charector perfectly. They are both independant, have an interest in scary films (in real life and as their characters in their individual movies), blonde and wealthy. They are both in high school and will both be the charactor that figures out who their stalkers are.

Even these images are very simular from the facial expressions which look confused yet more brave then fearful, body positions where they are leaning forward to emphasise ready to spring into action and their costumes. They are both wearing purple which symbolises that they are quite girly and therefore would have the stereotype of being defenceless. They are in relitively casual clothing however are quite smart in the way they dress ie. not in tracksuits when they relax. They are both positioned with a wall behind and a door next to them which emphasises how they are alone, increases the intensity and allows for the audience to wonder if the door could open behind them.

However, there are some differences such as the long girly hair of Charlotte might make her seem a bit more fearful and defenceless; whereas the short crop of Kirby allows her to look a bit more vicious and agressive, being able to protect herself slightly more. Charlotte's hands are close to her chest and she is clutching her biscuit as though she doesn't know what she is going to do and Kirby's hands are out of veiw which allows the audience to wonder whether she is grabbing a weapon or maybe trying to find her phone so that she can call for help. Overall Kirby looks less fearful and more ready to protect herself if need be.