Studio Brief 1 - D&AD Crimewatch - Choosing Appropriate Actors For The Reconstruction

Choosing Appropriate Actors For The Reconstruction

I was limited to who I could choose to take part for the acting side of the reconstruction. I needed a victim, attacker and an ordinary Crimewatch viewer. In a lot of Crimewatch reconstruction a lot of women victims are often played by women who have an innocent look about them. They are often small and timid looking and slim. These type of women relate more the Crimewatch viewer, they can often be seen as more venerable and helpless maximising the sadness the viewer feels for them and in return could make them want to help solve the case even more. It wouldn't be the same if the woman was stern looking, who had strong features because it can represent a strong woman who can defend and take care of her self. For the reason stated above Lo was chosen to play the victim.

The attacker needed to be thug looking. He needed to have strong facial features while tapping into peoples stereotypes of criminals, so looking a bit chavy with a hoodie and tracksuit bottoms. This look portrays a stereotypical version of a criminal that can be easily recognisable by the viewer. They often portray an eeriness about them. They are someone who functions outside the social norms and is often seen as a trouble maker. Again it wouldn't of worked if the attacker was wearing a suit and was clean shaven. It portrays a different stereotypes and could express a different set of emotions. The main outcome is to impact and tap into the emotion of the Crimewatch viewers in order for them to feel for the victim. For the reason stated above Rhys was chosen to play the attacker.

Lastly is the boyfriend of the victim. I needed someone who was photogenic, someone who looked good on camera and looked like you average Joe. Another huge benefit from using Cameron was his accent. He has an plain London accent, therefore Its easier for the viewers and judges to understand what his saying as Cameron had a few lines to say. 

Overall, these are my reason why I choose certain people to act in my reconstruction and they all done a fantastic job!