Task 2

Gender

In our thriller, the office section, we see males in a position of authority. As Abi goes to the desk and asks permission for something from Phil and then takes all the papers to Jason do once again get approval on something. There is tracking shot of Abi moving from one end of the room to the other. Abi having to ask for permission for everything supports the stereotype of men being in charge, but the fact the camera follows Abi subverts the stereotype as it makes her look like the main focus of the clip, making her actions the key element. Secondly, we see ballet as being a typical female pass time, as Philippa is a very feminine elegant girl so supports the stereotype of ballet being a thing for girls

Ethnicity

In our thriller, white people are represented as pure and innocent. Philippa, our ballerina, is a very beautiful white, typically British girl. We also put glitter on face to make her look younger, thus more vulnerable. We used slow motion throughout our whole thriller to create a greater sense on intensity, beauty and elegance. This supports the stereotype of a young white girl being elegant and graceful. In other media projects we see white girls as being vulnerable, the film 'Taken' where a white girl is taken for prostitution as apposed to a black girl and same in the current affairs account of Madeleine Mccann, where again a white girl has been kidnapped.

Age

In our thriller, young people are represented as being vulnerable and innocent. The slow motion camera work allows us to pay attention of the young features of her face and the harmless nature of her. The cross dissolve editing adds to the fluidity of the clip, thus the idea of her harmlessness as being constant. The more solemn music creates and intense idea of her being vulnerable and defenceless. Her little tutu makes her look younger and like a dedicated ballerina. This all supports the stereotype of children being vulnerable as there is a clear sense that she has no defence against anything that may cause harm to her.