Character Theory - Esta

Esta the main character would be the protagonist within my feature film. He strives to set things straight between himself, his peers and the dealer who has threatened his life. However his character soon turns dark after winning the game and shooting both the dealer and his supposed friend Troy.

He starts off in the film appearing as an over confident but venerable character on the poker table whilst the other characters are much more focused and serious. He uses this to his advantage by making the other characters more nervous. When he leaves the house however he seems very calm and collected. This again shows when he meets up with Troy and has non-threatening convocation with Troy.

When we meet Esta he is within a darkish room with his TV switched on. He is obviously getting ready for an event which is confirmed by the text message he receives whilst getting his jacket on. He appears to be alone within the house suggesting he has a well-paid job due to being able to afford a middle class location. Due to this location he appears to live a comfortable life, which suggests the game of poker is either a hobby or an addiction.

Esta does take a gun with him. It appears to be a vintage pistol which is unclear as he tries to keep it under wraps. He checks if it is loaded before he leaves his location. He also carries with him a blackberry smart phone which is a type of phone which is usually connected with a business nature.

His costume also suggests wealth as he wears a crisp three piece suit with a black tie and unconventional purple shirt. This is to make Esta stand out a little more from the other characters. This however, when edited, will have a small impact due to the nature of the black and white colouring.