To Dream
Two self-destructive teenagers won't let anything come between their friendship and their ultimate plan, but when dysfunctional family life becomes intolerable, loyalty leads one to make a choice that will change their lives forever.
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Nicole AlbarelliDirectorTrash
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Nicole AlbarelliWriterTrash
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Aaron WilsonProducer
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Tom TornariProducer
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Nicole AlbarelliProducerTrash
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Adam DeaconKey CastKidulthood, Adulthood, Anuvahood
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Diana VickersKey CastAwaiting, The Inbetweeners
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Edward HayterKey Cast
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Freddie ThorpKey CastOverdrive
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Kirsty DillonKey CastLOCKE
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Frank JakemanKey Cast
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Jon CamplingKey CastHarry Potter
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Andrew RodgerCinematographyLUX, Borderline
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Fabien WaltmannComposer
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Nathan Perry-GreeneEditor
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Charli-Ann WilliamsMakeup Department
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Emily TilelliCasting
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 7 minutes
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Completion Date:August 23, 2016
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Production Budget:20,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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British Urban Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
September 14, 2016
World Premiere -
Everyman Baker StreetLondon
United Kingdom
November 28, 2016 -
International Film Festival of Prayag
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Winter Film Awards
United States -
Noida International Film Festival
India
February 12, 2017 -
Accolade Global Film Competition
United States
March 7, 2017
Award of Merit -
World Music and Independent Film Festival
United States
July 23, 2017
Best Female Director, Best Lead Actor -
Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival
India
April 30, 2017 -
Laughlin International Film FestivalLaughlin
United States
October 13, 2017
BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM -
Idyllwild International Festival of FilmIdyllwild
United States
March 8, 2018
Baltimore born, London dweller Nicole Albarelli has a distinguishing flair for turning dark and unseemly subject matter into cinematic eye candy. Best known for her neo-noir character dramas with unpredictable twists, her work provides unique insight into imperfect worlds.
Over the past 5 years, Nicole has written and directed two major label music videos receiving over 3 million views; co-written the play, The Heap, which won world praise at the International Youth Theatre Festival in Grenoble, France; completed her debut, award winning short film, TRASH, and most recently completed TO DREAM which she wrote, directed, co-produced and crowd funded. TO DREAM has won 6 awards including Best International Narrative Feature, Best London Film, Best Female Director.
TO DREAM is a film that evolved mostly from my fascination with how humans cope in times of fear and loss. In particular how men cope and the pressures they often face to put on a tough exterior and conceal pain. I have had the misfortune to have lost 7 dear friends to suicide and drug addiction (all men). I became fascinated early on with why so many men feel the need to put on a brave face and conceal personal torments, even at the risk of self-destruction. The story of TO DREAM evolved partly out of my desire to understand and feel closer to those that i have lost and partly out of my own selfish need to medicate my own demons and fears. The dominating issue of escapism in this film is one that many people will relate to.
Every character in TO DREAM is battling their own shortcomings in their own unique way and doing their best to survive by living "the law of the wild". TO DREAM challenges viewers ability to sympathise with the antagonist, and begs the question, how far would one go for love? How far would one go to hold on to a dream?