An online audition search for the nation’s next young acting star is underway for upcoming family Britflick Theatre of Dreams, starring Brian Cox and Natascha McElhone.
Shooting in Manchester during summer 2011, Theatre of Dreams is a charming, coming-of-age movie that tells the fictional story of Sir Matt Busby who helps an 11 year old tearaway fulfill his footballing dream, whilst putting his own demons of the Busby Babes to rest. Award-winning actor Brian Cox (Braveheart, The Bourne Identity) stars as Sir Matt Busby, Anne Reid (The Mother) as his wife and Natascha McElhone (Californication, The Truman Show) as the boy’s mum.
A casting call for boys aged 8-12 with either football or acting skills, or a combination of both, is currently in progress, requesting one minute video auditions to be submitted via the film’s website http://todmovie.com. Two-time Emmy nominee and renowned Casting Director Irene Lamb will be judging auditions for the lead and other junior roles. Having worked with many prolific directors including George Lucas, Terry Gilliam and Richard Loncraine, her credits include Star Wars and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, The Great Gatsby, Get Carter, Brazil and The Brothers Grimm.
Theatre of Dreams is being directed by Manchester-born David Scheinmann, a multi-award winning photographer and commercials/music video director. He was noted in Variety as ‘a talent to watch’ following the theatrical release of his debut feature The West Wittering Affair in 2006. Double Emmy-nominated Bill and Ben Productions, Justin Peyton and Manuela Noble are producing. Currently working on animated feature A Liar’s Autobiography: The True Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman, credits include TV docu-series Monty Python: Almost The Truth (Lawyers Cut) as well as features The West Wittering Affair and Chemical Wedding starring Simon Callow, both of which received theatrical releases.
Says David Scheinmann “’Theatre of Dreams’ is a funny and touching family feature – a Billy Elliot meets Bend it Like Beckham – set to capture the hearts and minds of audiences around the world. We’re on a nationwide search to find the film’s young star and in keeping with the theme, our online audition process provides an equal opportunity for all worthy talent to follow their dreams.”
Theatre of Dreams auditions for boys aged 8-12 are open until 18 May 2011. To enter, and for further info, please visit http://todmovie.com/audition/
