How did you attract/address your audience?
Q&A
By doing a Q&A it helped us decide what characteristics would be suitable for the protagonist in our opening two minutes.We asked individuals aged between 15-25 about their interests and lifestyle, which we then used to create a character profile.In order for the target audience to relate to the protagonist, there needed to some aspects they could empathise with.
The List of Question asked in the video
What do you do in your free time?
“I like to go shopping and watch movies”
This answer briefly informs us about a teenager’s lifestyle, especially for a girl. We took this into consideration when making Ivy’s character. We wanted to create characteristic the target audience are familiar with in order for the audience to empathise with Ivy.
Do you see yourself as an introvert or an extrovert person?
"Introvert"
From the answer, we acknowledge that not every teenager are extrovert and outgoing. We tried to develop Ivy’s character to make her an introvert individual. Although it subverts to the stereotype, it’s still interesting as it reaches out to a different target audience with a similar personality to Ivy. In addition, it raises curiosity in the audience's mind, as they would wonder why
The antagonist is after Ivy.
How do you spend your money weekly?
“Probably going out with my friends”
This answer conforms to the stereotype of a typical teen in almost as horror films. Especially, because we know that teenagers like to hang out with a close group of friends. In some horror films, the killing scenes usually take place within the main characters close circle of friends. For example in horror films such as The Cabin In The Woods and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
What is your music taste?
"R&B"
People who listen to R&B have a high empathy and emotional depth, according to Greenberg.This is relatable to teenagers, as they may be dealing with lots of emotional highs and lows.
Are you Team Villain or Team Hero?
“Team Villain”
From this answer, it's very clear that teenagers enjoy the aspects of thrill and excitement.This conforms to the stereotype of a typical teenager, who are at the phases of experimenting with life.
Do you prefer Netflix or cinema?
"Netflix"
The reason why we asked this question was because we wanted to find out the impact of proliferation on the audience. In the recent years, online distributors have gained popularity due to the internet and social trend.This will enable us to decide the decide the best and suitable platform distribute our film.
What's your favorite holiday season?
"Halloween"
Halloween is known to be for celebrating the remembrance of the dead.Most horror films are released during this time and season, as it matches with the main concept of the season.
What scares you the most?
"when people they come round corners it makes me jump"
The answer shows that teenagers are easily startled because they are more likely to express their emotions than adults.The answer to the question helped us recognise a good cliche for our film.
Do you believe in paranormal?
"sometimes"
From the answer to this question, we can prove our target audience, teenagers , are at the stage where they exploring with their life.This means they are indecisive, as they are still unsure about life.
Describe yourself in three words?
"happy, hardworking, relaxed"
Compared to adults, teenagers don't have much responsibility.This means they don't have a lot to worry about and have the freedom to do more things.On the other hand, some might find it difficult to break away from parental influence, as they're gaining more independence.
How would you describe your taste in fashion?
"Quite plain with a few little patterns thrown in"
We asked this question because our target audience is at the age where they become self-conscious. This which means they are likely to express their emotions /themselves through fashion, music, and art.
What scares you the most?
"when people they come round corners it makes me jump"
The answer shows that teenagers are easily startled because they are more likely to express their emotions than adults.The answer to the question helped us recognise a good cliche for our film.
Do you believe in paranormal?
"sometimes"
From the answer to this question, we can prove our target audience, teenagers , are at the stage where they exploring with their life.This means they are indecisive, as they are still unsure about life.
Describe yourself in three words?
"happy, hardworking, relaxed"
Compared to adults, teenagers don't have much responsibility.This means they don't have a lot to worry about and have the freedom to do more things.On the other hand, some might find it difficult to break away from parental influence, as they're gaining more independence.
How would you describe your taste in fashion?
"Quite plain with a few little patterns thrown in"
We asked this question because our target audience is at the age where they become self-conscious. This which means they are likely to express their emotions /themselves through fashion, music, and art.
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