# Candid Fictional Character Captures The ‘Headshots' Series by Hello I'm Wild Mim By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-03-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headshots-series References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2012/03/28/headshots-happy-toys-in-real-life/) & [helloimwild](http://www.helloimwild.com/HEADSHOT-SERIES) The 'Headshots' series by the French graphic design collective Hello I'm Wild portrays well-known characters from [classic family films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) in picture frames set against a wall. The films range from fairly recent flicks like '[Toy Story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-story-30th-anniversary)' to older movies like 'Bambi.' Each illustration depicts its chosen character in a candid, life-like pose. This makes the renderings reminiscent of family photos in a way. Indeed, the Headshots series portrays its subjects as real people rather than [cartoons from childhood movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons). Buzz Aldrin is shown reading a book on a bed in one picture. In another, Darth Vader is playing with a rubber duck in a bubble-bath. The Headshots series leaves one with the impression that its subjects are not merely characters from kid's movies, but actual beings leading real lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-life Characterization:** The trend of portraying fictional characters as real people, creating a more relatable and human connection. - **Candid Representation:** The trend of depicting characters in candid, life-like poses, evoking a sense of authenticity and familiarity. - **Nostalgic Artistry:** The trend of using classic family films as inspiration for artistic creations, appealing to a nostalgic audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating real-life characterization techniques into graphic design projects for a more engaging and relatable visual experience. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using candid representation techniques to capture more authentic and emotionally resonant photographs. - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new experiences for audiences by reimagining classic characters and films in a more relatable and humanized way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribute-camera.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md)