Character Profile

Actor: Jaydon Charles

Character Name: Castro
Age: 18 Years Old
Gender: Male
Features: Black hair, brown eyes, 5ft10
Representation: Jaydon is an individual who is confident and
outgoing. He is a bright and fairly educated individual, with
a decent acting quality. His personality is perfect for the
character of Castro within my production. The characters
typical representation consists that of a black teenage male
who uses slang words and dresses in vibrant, noticeable
clothing, usually black. This was perfect for my production,
as it would allow the actor to deliver the role of the prime
protagonist on set without forcing the idea. This would mean a
more realistic vibe was given to the film. Throughout the
film, I aim to illustrate a clear representation of Jaydons
identity through the use of different microelements. For
example, spoken dialogue will be a prime factor of my
representation as it informs the audience about the current
stage of the production and what is going on. When conversing
with his friends, terms such as g and fam will make the
relationship between the three friends clearer. Also, this
type of language is hugely common in the generation of todays
teenagers. Jaydon will be purposely represented
stereotypically. For example, his costume consists of a dark
coat with dark jeans, black shoes and a bucket hat. The use of
the hat (which sometimes covers his eyes) is a natural
stereotype for teenage black characters to wear as they tend
to stay hidden, especially when involved with illegal
activities. It is socially looked at as negative and
associated with hoodlums who partake in criminal acts
predominantly consisting of the theme of violence. Jaydon will
be positioned with his two friends for the majority of the
production. Therefore, it is important to capture the right
shots and use the correct angles in order to emphasise the
characters actions and emotions. For example, I will use a
medium/close up shot when he is speaking, to keep the focus on
the character. Close ups will also be used to capture the
emotion of the character as well as present it clearly to the
audience.

Marcus Stamp

Film Influences: Whilst researching different films focusing

on male representation, I came across Topboy. This is
because, whilst analysing the film, I realised that they use a
stereotypical representation of men, which consists of them
acting and looking like hoodrats. This relates to my
representation as he follows the same general codes and
conventions of other action genre shows and films.
Character Influences: I decided to create my characters
representation, focusing in relation to Topboys male
protagonist Ashley Walters. The fact that they are of the
same ethnicity helps me to relate as the characters are seen
as similar. Jaydon can also pull off the same act of
seriousness that Ashley Walters character does in TopBoy,
enhancing the viewing experience for the audience, supporting
the verisimilitude to be more believable.

Marcus Stamp