Project Detail

Teen Spirit

Synopsis

Violet, an aspiring singer, dreams of pop stardom as an escape from her small English town and a shattered family life. With the help of an unlikely mentor, Violet enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
Set in the world of pop music, a visceral and uplifting story about growing up, dreaming big, and finding your voice.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2018 - Special Presentations - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
92 mins
Director
Max Minghella 1st Feature
Producer
Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Co-Producer
Michael S. Constable
Executive Producer
Jamie Bell, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross
Screenwriter
Max Minghella
Director of Photography
Autumn Durald
Production Designer
Kave Quinn
Composer
Music Producer: Marius de Vries; Music Supervisor Steven Gizicki
Principal cast
Elle Fanning, Millie Brady, Zlatko Buric, Agnieszka Grochowska, Clara Rugaard, Olivia Gray, Ruairi O’Connor, Archie Madewke, Jordan Stephens

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, US coproduction

Automatik Entertainment (US) in association with Aperture Media Partners (US) Head Gear Films (UK), Metrol Technology (UK), Interscope Records (US), Blank Tape (US)

Head Gear Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

Sales Company

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