These are the in-depth developments of the characters!! We focused on creating relatable characters that were very distinct from each other. Let me introduce you to our nine characters who all want to become the Valedictorian.
The Athlete: Isabella
The varsity girls soccer team captain worked extremely hard to make it to The Valedictorian Competition. As she practices every day after school, Isabella takes it upon herself to be a meticulous planner, scheduling her time as efficiently as she can. When things don't go as planned, her peers see her short temper. Otherwise, her teammates describe her as smart, fit, and social. Besides her signature ponytail, Isabella's compassion and cooperativeness are what she's known for.
The Politician: Bryce
As expected, the Student Government President himself, Bryce, is in The Valedictorian Competition. From practically the time he born, he has been an established politician and activist. As a senior, he starts huge campaigns and other projects for his election cycles. What voters don't see is his obsession to be at the top: politically, socially, and academically. He is meticulous, ambitious, entitled and power-hungry, all dressed up in a suit and tie.
The Influencer: Riley
If you did not see on her Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter account, Riley is a competitor in The Valedictorian Competition. However challenged she may be in face to face conversation, she is not only outgoing but LOUD on camera. Riley's extreme differences in personality parallel to her classmate's perception of her: they either love her or they're annoyed by her. She is always wearing the trendiest outfits, always ready for a photo. Riley aims to be the next big social media influencer; her current claim to fame is one viral TikTok.
The Teacher's Pet: Andrew
Andrew, Stok High's human calculator, is also in The Valedictorian Competition. He is nothing but a gentleman to his teachers, but other students see right through this facade. When Andrew doesn't have his nose in a book, he socializes with his small friend group in the Mu Alpha Theta club at school. It is concerning to students how much of a kiss-ass Andrew is to his teachers; however, everyone knows that he earns his straight A's fair and square.
The Thespian: Charlie
This teen, Charlie, has been singing for as long as they can remember. They have a huge stage presence and is a great entertainer, both on and off the stage. Dramatic arts arent the only extracurricular Charlie is involved in; they also take time to draw and sing with Stok High's Chorus group. They have bright colored hair, indicative of their larger than life personality. Charlie, as they are a mentor amongst their younger castmates, is a respectful listener and gives great advice!
The Brat: Courtney
Yeah, its that chick. Courtney is stuck up, entitled, and everything in between. The Valedictorian Competition's "favorite" is this apex-predator at Stok High. Not only do her parents buy her the newest tech gadgets, but she flaunts them to all the students on campus. She knows everything about everyone as she is the social nucleus of her class. She tries to pull an act where she is ditzy and unaware of her current situation but within seconds can become a gossip-consumed loud mouth.
The Stoner: Z
The surprise candidate, Z is not what one would picture when thinking of students for The Valedictorian Competiton. Z is an enigma — no one really knows what "Z" even stands for. Zeke? Zach? Who knows except for Z, who looks like he hasn't showered since freshman year (maybe that's why he never takes his beanie off). He is also a big advocate for legalizing marijuana. No particular reason. Rumor says that he has been held back a grade level, explaining how he has accumulated such a high GPA.
The Independent: Miles
Students describe Miles as considerate, kind, and thought-provoking. Everyone was thrilled that he made it into The Valedictorian Competition. A positive person like him deserves a shot at the recognition one receives with this title. Miles went out of his way to create a motivational club at Stok High. Miles is very honest about this process; thanks to the generosity of his peers and faculty at school, he wouldn't be able to host a safe place on campus for students to express themselves, free of judgment.
The Outsider: Garrett
This Valedictorian Competition competitor is a relative unknown amongst the other students. Garrett is hardly seen at school, instead, he rehearses with his band GLOWE as he's their lead singer. When he does make it to school he is relatively unnoticed, causing no problems with his teachers or peers around him. It is unclear how he qualified for the competition, but because of the popularity of the other candidates, no one is concerned with Garrett's inclusion. People who have talked to him say he's very purpose-driven.
The basic information was listed on mine and Luis's shared Google Slides document (indicated by the pictures posted). I made sure to flesh out how the students relate to the actual competition because it would guide how the character feels about winning and ultimately how they should develop throughout the competition. Luis and I have already cast some of the roles, but I will make a specific blog about casting in the future. Otherwise, I can't say it enough, but I'm really excited about this film. It's gonna be bad ass.
Till next time, Have a great day!
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