Statement of Intent

 This is my statement of intent for my crime documentary opening. This was made by all group members.

Sub-genre (crime)
Stalking, murder	Because it is an interesting sub-genre of crime thriller
Topic
A girl is being stalked by an unknown individual who seems to be terrifyingly obsessed with her
Primary Target Audience
Demographic: Teenagers, Young adults, Couples	Because relationships can get really complex. At that age, you feel a lot of emotions such as jealousy or obsession, hence people of these age groups would be drawn to this documentary
Psychographic: True crime enthusiasts, Thrill seekers, Curiosity-driven people	We think these groups will be most drawn to our documentary because its main mission is to track down an elusive criminal
Message (Dominant Reading)
Unhealthy obsessions and excessive possessiveness can drive a person to commit unspeakable crimes against the innocent	Because this issue affects people our age, our documentary aims to warn others, raise awareness, and make it clear that such behavior is unacceptable and dangerous
Characters
Protagonist: A teenage girl, living an ordinary life with her boyfriend, until she becomes the target of a stalker Boyfriend: Victim of the stalker’s violence Stalker: The antagonist with a hidden identity, driven by jealousy and obsession to kidnap the boyfriend
Representations (groups, places, events)
Groups: Teenagers, Young couples Places: Girl’s home, School, Public Events:	We have easy access to teenage actors, teenager issues, teenager dramas, etc, making it more authentic and relatable.  These places are familiar environments to teenagers, making danger feel closer and more real to the audience. These places are also easy and free to access.
What will be the hook? (The mystery that keeps audiences watching)
The question of “Who’s stalking her? Why are they willing to go this far? How did this all start?”, along with the shocking package of her boyfriend’s finger.