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A Film About
Hopes & Dreams.

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A Short Film Presentation

By Will Sparkes

Executive Producer
Cinematographer

Hopes & Dreams

The story follows Layla, a teenager on the outskirts of society living in a tent and barely getting by. Layla earns money by playing the public piano in the city train station, her only solace between trying to survive a life of poverty and trying to control the epilepsy that affects her life daily. Layla's past is a mystery, but she holds hope in her ability to play and manages to get an audition for a prestigious orchestra. She is placed against several other musicians who fit the mold, but her heavily tattooed skin and shabby appearance contradicts the world she is trying to be a part of.

The story sees Layla on her audition day trying to battle prejudice and the effects of epilepsy while standing out in the only way that matters - her ability as a classical pianist.

Enjoy the short film below!

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Song: Goldmund - Threnody