Project Detail

Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model

Synopsis

A ‘pop-u-mentary’ following award-winning performance artist Bryony Kimmings and her 10-year old niece Taylor as they try to combat the hyper-sexualised and commercialised world of pop by creating their very own alternative popstar role model for Tweens (7 – 12 year old girls).
They launch their creation into the world and measure her impact against a series of ‘Fame Aims’, including one million hits on YouTube and national radio play for one of her songs. Bryony and Taylor’s adventure sees them perform to thousands of children, garner national media attention, and takes them to the other side of the world and back. But the impact it has closer to home is perhaps the most powerful of all.
This feature-length documentary is an upbeat and inspirational film for anyone who cares about the impact of the media we consume.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Features
Running time
73 mins
Format
h.264
Director
Rebecca Brand 1st Feature
Producer
Rebecca Brand
Co-Producer
Ulrike Kubatta
Executive Producer
Tom Kinninmont
Editor
Rebecca Brand
Screenwriter
Bryony Kimmings, Rebecca Brand
Director of Photography
Daniella Cesarei Nera
Composer
Bryony Kimming, Tom Parkinson
Story Consultant
Susan Brand
Colourist
Kristen Munoz
Sound Design
Dillon Bennett
Motion Graphics Artist
Oliver Sagar Smith
Film Images
© Christa Holka, Daniella Cesarei Nera

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Milo Films Limited

Rebecca Brand

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