Portfolio Project: Mise-en-scene elements

When planning the mise-en-scene for my opening, I focused on realism rather than exaggerated visuals. I want to make the scenes be located in familiar places, such as a bedroom, a car, and the front of a house. This helps make the story feel more realistic and intense.

For costume, I want Xander, the main character, to look as normal as possible, with outfits such as jeans and a hoodie. This reinforces that he is a normal teenager and not someone who is used to being in dangerous situations. Casual clothing makes the situation feel more unexpected and realistic.

Since thrillers usually use common objects to build suspense, I do not think I will need any strange props. The phone is essential for communication and threat, while everyday items like keys and mail become dangerous. Using normal household objects makes the story feel more realistic and uncomfortable.

I want to use low-key lighting to make the story feel more dark. Dark lighting creates mystery and fear without showing anything extreme. Shadows help make scenes feel tense, which is very common in thriller.

Overall, my mise-en-scene choices were designed to support realism, atmosphere, and suspense.