Silver Screen Dreams Film Project

This isn’t a just a movie. It’s a project about transforming a community and lives through the making of a film (which happens to be about transforming a community and lives through the making of a film). It is a story within a story.

Since Sept '22 we have been working with residents of Wythenshawe, Manchester to work on this amazing project - the end of which will result in the creation of a full-length feel-good comedy-drama feature film.

Ordinarily, the process of making a film involves bringing together a group of people in order to create a finished product. We’re turning that process on its head: creating a finished product as an excuse to bring together a group of people.

As the old cliche goes, it’s all about the journey.

The film itself aside, we hope that this project will inspire the community and forge stronger links and relationships. We hope that it will be a positive experience for all involved and grow self-esteem. We hope that it will inspire their own grassroots creativity, and give those involved a huge sense of achievement when they watch the film - “I did that!”

As for the film itself… well, initially there will be a ‘Silver Screen Dreams’ premiere event in the local community for all those who’ve been involved (with the obligatory popcorn and photos on the red carpet). And then on to a wider audience.

Although we're trying to keep costs to a minimum, there are still a few expenses we need to cover - and they soon mount up! Paying insurance, keeping everyone fed & watered, props & costumes - as well as the need for us to pay a few members of professional crew to capture all the action. (Oh, and an editor).

Who are we you ask?

We're Mike & Becky Peacock and we've been telling stories for a long time. In fact, between us we have over 40 years experience in script-writing, storytelling, directing & producing for theatre and film. For many years we ran our own theatre company (Rhema Theatre Company) which performed to hundreds of thousands of people all around the UK in such diverse settings as schools, churches, prisons, tents and even theatres. Since the pandemic, our theatre company closed down and we’ve turned our attention to telling stories through different media. We aim to tell stories of transformation and hope; stories that inspire; stories that are filled with colour and life and fun!

You can find out more about us and this exciting project at www.topandtail.productions