To Dream
WINTER FILM AWARDS 2017 NOMINEE - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
2016
United Kingdom
67 mins
North American Premiere
Feature Film Competition
| Nicole Albarelli | |
| Nicole Albarelli | |
| Freddie Thorp, Edward Hayter, Adam Deacon, Frank Jakeman |
‘To Dream’ is a story about friendship, full of hope and intimacy, set against a harsh inner city backdrop. Best friends, Luke and Tommy live in an unforgiving part of London. Having dropped out of school and still living at home, they’re now dreaming about what’s next. Their big plan has always been to escape London’s grime and head for an American paradise. It’s a dream that’s helped them escape the harsh realities of growing up in abusive homes and it’s a dream that cements their friendship. But when dysfunctional family life intensify’s and Luke’s new love interest threatens to come between them, loyalty leads Tommy to make a choice that will change their lives forever.
About the Director
Baltimore born, London dweller Nicole Albarelli’s work provides unique insight into imperfect worlds. Over the past 4 years, Nicole has directed several major label music videos; co-written the play ‘The Heap’, winning world praise at the International Theatre Festival in France; wrote, directed and produced short film, ‘Trash’, receiving several international festival nominations for Best Film and most recently completed her debut feature, ‘To Dream’ which she wrote, directed, produced & crowdfunded.
Reviews
Filmmaker Nicole Albarelli Discusses Her Relationship with Filmmaking and the Inspiration for Her Debut Feature Film, ‘To Dream’ – Emma Morgan, Winter Film Awards
SEEN Reviews: To Dream – Elinor Perry-Smith, Seen London, December 2016
Adam Deacon-starring ‘To Dream’ to open British Urban film fest – Tom Grater, Screen Daily
Nicole Albarelli’s Debut Feature TO DREAM To Open British Urban Film Festival 2016 – Britflicks
TO DREAM (2015) Behind the Scenes – Anomaly Cinema
