Post 10 - Casting and Characters

Character list

Aaron

- Aaron is the protagonist, so he needs a strong and confident actor to hold the audiences' attention

- He is 19 years old and so I want an actor between the ages of 16-20

- I'm having him played by me as I believe that I am capable since I take A Level drama and am hoping to go to drama school. I have ten years of acting experience under my belt 

- The most important idea to get across in the film is his struggle and inner turmoil. He cannot forgive himself and is haunted by his guilt

Leo

- Leo is the best friend and victim

- He is also 19

- He has a small speaking part and appears in a few scenes 

- I have chosen a student who is in my A Level drama class. He has appeared in a previous short film of mine, so I know that he is a capable actor 

Alex

- Alex is the girlfriend of Leo

- She is featured in one scene 

- She is also 19 

- I have chosen a student in my music class and a friend of mine as she would have good chemistry with me and the availability is practical. She also looks our age. 

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