Mise-en-Scene of the Parents

As I was unable to get adult actors to play the characters of the parents, I had to cast teenage actors. This meant that I had to ensure that I paid close attention to their mine-en-scene, to make sure their characters would still be realistic.

Parent 1 = The Mum

Clothing
I gave my actress 'typical mum-like outfits. These are usually clothes that are quite baggy yet formal and quite often knitted items. Outfit 1 (on the left) was a shirt and cardigan which is her working clothes, and Outfit 2 (on the right) was a long grey roll-neck jumper which would be her social clothes.

Makeup
I gave my actress very naturalistic make-up as she plays the character of a working mum - who wouldn't have much time for fashion and beauty. I created this look by using minimal make-up (foundation, eyebrow pencil and mascara only) and applying them lightly.

Hair
I left her hair down and natural in order to again portray the 'working mum' look.

Body Language
When she is stood up straight with her arms folded it highlights her authority as a parent - shown after Nessa has misbehaved and returned home late. However when Nessa is upset and confiding in her parent, her body language is a lot more open with no barriers between her and her daughter.



Parent 2 = The Dad

Clothing
As a working dad I gave him a smart look - as the majority of men work in suits. For Outfit 1 I gave my actor a shirt and tie to wear - as if he's come home from work and has just taken off his blazer to relax. For Outfit 2 I gave him a black shirt for a more casual, yet still, smart look - as a more social outfit choice.

Hair
I gelled my actors hair into a quiff to again emphasise the smart look of a working dad.

Body Language
The close bond between Nessa and her dad seen throughout the trailer is portrayed by his body language towards her. Although her mum can be strict with her - her dad tries to see things from her point of view and support her - therefore he always has open body language towards Nessa, and makes clear and direct eye-contact with her when they are communicating.