Arabella Burfitt-Dons’ darkish coming-of-age music drama movie “Discovering My Voice” has accomplished principal pictures and is at the moment in put up.

Debutant Anais Garness is within the lead position of teenage aspiring singer-songwriter Melanie Kendall, raised in a North London council condominium by her mom Lisa, portrayed by “Bionic Girl” star Michelle Ryan. Indonesian actor Arifin Putra, identified for his position in cult movie “The Raid 2,” performs music producer Chris Russell. The solid additionally stars Junior Andre (“On the Different Foot”), BAFTA-nominated Kierston Wareing (“It’s a Free World…”), Tracy Shaw (“Coronation Road”), musician and actor Peter Andre, Vicki Michelle (“Allo! Allo!”) Nick Moran (the Harry Potter franchise) and Rachel Warren (“Rise of the Footsoldiers”).

The movie, written by Donna Taylor who additionally produces and stars within the movie, follows Melanie Kendall’s journey to fame and explores themes akin to household loss, alcoholism and sexual exploitation. Taylor stated: “I wished the script to replicate the challenges of rising up in poverty, when it appears like there’s nothing else life can throw at you however by some means you discover a option to simply maintain going.”

Burfitt-Dons’ debut characteristic “Gray Matter” premiered at Toronto’s on the Feminine Eye Movie Competition the place it received finest overseas debut and can launch theatrically throughout the U.Okay. imminently. Burfitt-Dons stated: “‘Discovering My Voice’ isn’t simply concerning the music; it’s a mirrored image of younger individuals rising up in tough circumstances. Melanie’s journey to stardom is greater than difficult, and unexpectedly darkish.”

The Silent D Photos and DT Movie Productions movie was shot at Essex and London areas and is predicted to premiere later this 12 months.

Producer Djonny Chen of Silent D Photos (“Earlier than Night time Falls”) stated: “Arabella was an apparent selection for the movie. Her meticulous strategy and a spotlight to element is clear in each body. She cultivated a welcoming and collaborative environment on set and her infectious enthusiasm for the venture actually introduced out the perfect within the actors. It’s clear she is on observe for outstanding achievements in her profession.”

“Discovering My Voice” options music by Nick Southwood (“Misplaced Stars” in “Start Once more”). Philippe Ashfield is dealing with publicity.