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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.

  • Nicole Albarelli
    Director
    Trash
  • Nicole Albarelli
    Writer
    Trash
  • Aaron Wilson
    Producer
  • Tom Tornari
    Producer
  • Nicole Albarelli
    Producer
    Trash
  • Adam Deacon
    Key Cast
    Kidulthood, Adulthood, Anuvahood
  • Diana Vickers
    Key Cast
    Awaiting, The Inbetweeners
  • Edward Hayter
    Key Cast
  • Freddie Thorp
    Key Cast
    Overdrive
  • Kirsty Dillon
    Key Cast
    LOCKE
  • Frank Jakeman
    Key Cast
  • Jon Campling
    Key Cast
    Harry Potter
  • Andrew Rodger
    Cinematography
    LUX, Borderline
  • Fabien Waltmann
    Composer
  • Nathan Perry-Greene
    Editor
  • Charli-Ann Williams
    Makeup Department
  • Emily Tilelli
    Casting
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 7 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 23, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • British Urban Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 14, 2016
    World Premiere
  • Everyman Baker Street
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 28, 2016
  • International Film Festival of Prayag
  • 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 Festival
    Laughlin
    United States
    October 13, 2017
    BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM
  • Idyllwild International Festival of Film
    Idyllwild
    United States
    March 8, 2018
Director Biography - Nicole Albarelli

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.

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Director Statement

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?