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Ship Of Dreams

Synopsis

In time for the twenty five year anniversary and cinema re-release in February 2023 of James Cameron’s Titanic, actress-turned-filmmaker Alexandra Boyd reconnects with actors she worked with on one of the last epic Hollywood blockbusters. Reading from diaries she asked them to write in 1997, they share untold memories of auditions, life on set and what it has been like to be a small part of the biggest movie of all time. Their stories intertwine with interviews with super fans talking about their obsession and deep love for the film as Alexandra seeks to find out why this film has captivated so many minds, hearts and imaginations for so many years.
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Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
105 min
Director
Alexandra Boyd
Producer
Alexandra Boyd, Nick Loren, Elizabeth Yng-Wong
Editor
Mike Myshko
Screenwriter
Alexandra Boyd
Director of Photography
Fabian Montes Sanchez
Composer
Charli Mackie
Principal cast
Alexandra Boyd, Rebecca Klingler, Liam Tuohy, Mark Capri

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Ship of Dreams Film Ltd

4 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SH

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