Character Profiles For Narrative Video Production.

Character Profiles for Upside Down video narrative production

　

Profile #1 - Graham:


Real background:

Is the archetype of a northerner and grown up in inner city environment.

Forced into looking after himself after trouble with parents.

Very perceptive and thoughtful of others.

Comfortable around others but also has spent large amounts of time alone.

Frightened that people do not understand the real him.


First impressions:
Very quiet and reserved, well spoken and polite.

Comes across as thoughtful of others.

Life has been many isolated and mainly spent at home.

Comes across as friendly and approachable.

Practical and musically minded.


Character developments:

Embraces others throughout course of his journey.

Learns to find his true inner spirit.

Resolves conflict and faces up to problems.

Very modest and humble.


Notes:

Learns to let go of his past and does not dwell on things.

Reinvents himself through friends.

Profile #2 - girlfriend:


Real background:
Loving and caring family.

Not afraid to show emotions, even if hurting others.

People judge her on how she has treated others.

Forms relationships well but mistreats her boyfriend Graham.

Used to being treated well and takes people for granted.


First impressions:
Always like to be part of the group.

Very secretive.

Confident about herself.

Poor judgement in decision making.


Character development:
Brings a sense of unease to situations.

We learn she is unkind and unfair to Graham.


Notes:

Not loyal to Graham despite his loyalty.

Twisted and morally unfair.

　

Profile #3 - Dad:


Real background:
Likes to travel a lot and is well cultured.

A family man who enjoys family time.


First impressions:

Treats daughter very preciously.

Cautious of boyfriends that his daughter has.

Spends a lot of time maintaining his appearance.

Tends to wear old fashioned clothing.


Character developments:

Takes control of situation when Graham visits family home.

Manage to achieve goal of keeping an eye on his daughter.

Gradually learns to accept Graham.


Notes:

Total loyalty for his daughter but also some guilt for his controlling nature.

Profile #4 - Mum:


Real background:

Comes from a difficult background and is now over protective of her daughter.

Spent time looking after children and has great experience with children.

A very warm loving mother.

Very practical and streetwise with lives busy nature.

Spent time in the armed forces so is very stern.


First impressions:

Does not try to be too glamorous.

Hard working mother who is modest.

Comes across as friendly and confident.

Dresses like the archetype of a mother.

Always loyal to family.


Character developments:

Prides herself in the importance of hardwork.

Enjoys being pampered.

Able to put others need before herself.

Good at developing relationships.


Notes:

Potential to be a candidate for team leader role.

Always positive.

Profile #5 - sister:


Real background:

Very close to her sister (the girlfriend).

Dad wanted to girls in family and no boys.

Constantly telling family to move abroad and travel.

Into the idea of the family being closer via events and camping.


First impressions:

Cute and treasure her sister.

Polite.

Good sense of humour.


Character developments:

Sees hurting Graham as immoral but supports her sister.

When discovering about Graham becomes upset and emotional that life mistreats certain people and not others.

　

　

Profile #6 - new boyfriend:


Real background:
No formal education.

Employed by a secret agency.

Involved in crime for early age.

A victim of hard times.

Also has a sense of right and wrong in life.


First impressions:

Good hygiene.

Dresses stylishly and smart.

Very animated and enthusiastic about life.

A sense of connection with other people.

Wary of others but not considerate of Graham and his loss.


Character development:

Cunning, devious and looks sinister.

Has an animal like presence.


Notes:
Loyal to family members and girlfriend.

Cares about his clothing.

Profile #7 - party member:


Real background:
Well travelled and enjoys living live on the edge.

Spent time partying in Ibiza and toured the globe.

Comes from a family background of well travelled people.

Very into enjoying themselves and living life in the moment.

Family was very social and enjoyed regular trips in the car.


First impressions:

Bubbly, lively and energetic.

Loves the party lifestyle.

Wants to make everyone have a good time in life.

Always looks at things in a positive way.

　



Character developments:

Sees girlfriend as immoral.

Wants to help Graham feel good again.

Organizes party for Graham to forgot about his past memories.


Notes:

Loves to wear party clothing and fancy dress.

Enjoys dancing, raving and socialising.