Portfolio Project: Character Development

When making my opening, I wanted the main character, Xander to feel realistic and relatable, especially since the target audience is teenagers. Instead of making him a hero or someone with superhuman skills, I designed him as an ordinary teenager who got placed into a serious and unlucky situation. This helps the story feel more real and emotional.

The call (2013)

I focused on showing a range of emotions such as care, confusion, fear, and urgency. This range of emotions is good for a thriller opening because it shows how quickly life can change when something unexpected happens. The audience should be able to connect with Xander's panic and stress.

I was inspired by thriller films like A Quiet Place, and The Call, where normal people are forced to react to extreme situations. These characters feel realistic, which makes it more suspenseful.

Another choice I made was not showing the kidnapper. By only hearing the voice, the threat feels more mysterious and powerful. This usually makes the danger more intense for the audience.

Overall, my goal was to create a character the audience could sympathize with, making the thriller more emotional and engaging.