I have been assigned to write a screenplay and film an independent film in my film studies class on the subject of rape.

I have decided that it will not be a stereotyped rape of a woman walking down the street and being raped by a total stranger, but instead a young teen raping another young teen.

I know this is a very touchy subject for some people, so no need to reply unless you feel you can be open, but I would appreciate any help I can get.

I am not focused on how 'it feels' because I know through my own personal experience. I'm focused more on how I can write a tasteful screenplay and then turn that into a tasteful film appropriate for school, but still with a strong message.

Have you decided on a viewpoint? As far as I know/remember/believe, most texts about the subject are from the victim's point of view - how would it work if it were from the rapist's point of view?

I could incorporate that into my story, but I'm not sure if it'd be as emotional.

An interesting approach might be from the "villian's" perspective; How he/she justifies the act both to him/herself and to others. Most rapes are by people known to the victim and very seldom do the perpetrator's of these attacks see themselves as the bad guy. It might be intereresting to get inside the rapist's head.