Actor Interview - Before Filming

On the train on the way to our destination we wanted to interview the actor in our film, our friend Lauren, to give her an idea of our expectations of her for our film. The train journey was the first time we had fully discussed the shots we wanted to achieve however when we were at the recording studio recording the monologue this gave Lauren more of an insight into our main character in our film. This is a transcript from the interview.

 Lauren: "So what do I do first?"

 Molly: "So you already know that you're a nameless homeless person trying to find your parents. Do you remember the monologue? That is the sort of character we want you to be."

 Catherine: "You need to make sure that you maintain your character, especially these train shots because we can't do them again."

 Lauren: "Are there any lines?"

 Molly: "No. The focus of the film is on our main character so throughout the opening of the film the monologue is the only dialogue."

 Catherine: "Make sure that you show your emotions through your facial expressions. You need to be able to show the audience that you are upset and lonely."

 Lauren: "Ok, so what shot is first then?"

 Molly: "We need a midshot of you sitting on the train looking through the window clutching your sleeping bag for comfort."

 Catherine: "Again you need to make it obvious that you are on you own. You need the audience to be able to symphasise with you."

 Lauren: "Ok, I will make sure that I remain quite serious and solmn. I won't make any direct eye contact with the camera and I will make sure I remain in character throughout."

 Molly: "That sounds great, that is exactly what we need from you."