R+P POST 22: Costume/Casting

Costume & Casting

Casting for a film is a huge part n what makes a film. The main character plays a huge role in engaging with the audience and is what helps to construct a verisimilitude. Below is 'Isabel Rainbow' who is a friend of ours. She was he perfect actress for the role because she fitted the demographics we wanted to play our character but she also skates as a hobby. This was of course key when finding an actress because we needed someone who was able to carry out the shots of her skating.

Costume:

This was the costume we decided to use for 'Issy' we thought this would help to present her as a stereotypical female skater. E.g the 'Vans' shoes are often associated with skating. The pink theme is a stereotypical 'female' colour so the audience will initially associate her as feminine however she challenges this stereotype with her passion of skating which is stereotypically 'masculine'.