Travin was chosen as the sole actor for the music video because he matched the target audience of males aged 17-19. By using a male actor to portray domestic and alcohol abuse, the video aims to challenge stereotypes that only females experience such issues and that males should not show emotion. Having only one actor allows the audience to fully connect with and focus on his story and experience.

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What actors I will use
(breaking stereotypes)
By Lois Baker

2. I used Travin due to him having the
same characteristics as my target
audience (a male between the ages of
17 to 19).
Why did I pick this actor?

3. Due to my video covering the topic of domestic
abuse as well as alcohol abuse the obvious
selection would be to choose a female actor.
However I wanted to challenge the stereotype as
males in abusive relationships are not often
portrayed in the media. By covering this it brings
light to a subject that is important.
Breaking stereotypes

4. Whilst looking at other music videos I found very
few that portrayed man showing emotion. This
may be due to the stereotype that men are tough
and shouldn’t show emotion. I hope to also
challenge this in my music video.
Breaking stereotypes

5. I only wanted the focus to only be on one actor. I
want the audience to focus of this actor so they
can connect with him.
Why only one actor?