Casting (reflection) 22

        As filming comes to a close, a major factor from the start was the cast. Who would play our only role? Who would represent our theme? And who would be the best fit? These were all vital questions we had to ask ourselves. However, as you may know, we collectively decided on Lily Villalobos due to her personality, talent, and availability. Overall I can confidently say this was the best decision possible, let me explain.

Example take of shot 2

• Her talent: Above, you can find a short clip from the first filming day. An element that sticks out here is Lily's authentic talent. A big factor in casting was talent because our other option, Sam, had an ample amount of acting experience. So, there was a risk in picking the less experience option. Nevertheless, this decision only showcased her talent even more. One aspect of her talent that stuck out was her somber side. As I've discussed prior, one of the reasons I picked her, was her bubbly personality and charm. However our film (specifically scene 2) required Lily come out of her comfort zone and act the part of dispirited teen who as unrealistic dreams. Despite the odds, Lily delivered and meet these expectations.

Snapshot of Lily acting

• Representing our theme: Though the extract may not show Lily's full capabilities, I personally felt that Lily represented our films goal extremely well. To recap, our plot revolves around a girl striving for a dream she deems as unrealistic, which is clear when she admires it as a poster on her wall. I believe Lily fit this role because of her own acting background and strive for greatness. In previous blog's I've touched on Lily's up and coming goals which made her a good candidate. However, these aspirations were even more evident after seeing her skills and her newfound interest in our film. For example, Lily was asking questions like "when are we filming scene 1?" and "are you making any other films this year?". Overall, these qualities truly represented our goal, of striving for greatness.

Overall, there are no current critiques I would give myself at the moment. I'm extremely delighted I went with my initial gut feeling and landed on Lily. In the future, I believe I should continue to see my options all the way through and decide on an actor with gender and experience aside.