Teen Spirit (2018 film)

Teen Spirit is a 2018 American-British musical drama film serving as the directorial debut of Max Minghella. The film stars Elle Fanning, Rebecca Hall, and Zlatko Buric. It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018.

Premise
Violet, a shy teenager living in a small European town, dreams of pop stardom as an escape from her dismal surroundings and shattered family life. With the help of an unlikely mentor, Violet enters an international singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.

Cast

 * Elle Fanning as Violet
 * Zlatko Buric as Vlad
 * Rebecca Hall
 * Agnieszka Grochowska as Violet’s mother
 * Clara Rugaard
 * Millie Brady as Anastasia
 * Olivia Gray
 * Ruairi O’Connor
 * Archie Madekwe as Luke
 * Jordan Stephens
 * Ursula Holliday as Louise

Production
On January 30, 2017, it was revealed that actor Max Minghella would be making his directorial debut with Teen Spirit from a screenplay that he wrote. It was also revealed that the film would be launched to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin in the following month. On February 10, 2017, it was announced that Elle Fanning would star in the film, which, at the time, was in pre-production and was being sold to international buyers at the European Film Market. On July 11, 2017, it was announced that principal production for Teen Spirit had commenced in London, England with the rest of the cast confirmed as well.

In September 2018, a teaser trailer was released, revealing Rebecca Hall as having joined the cast. Additionally, it was announced that the film would feature performances of and music written by Robyn, Ellie Goulding, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Tegan & Sara, Annie Lennox, Orbital, Alice Deejay, The Undertones, Major Lazer, Grimes, Whigfield, and Sigrid, and a original song "Wildflowers" written by Carly Rae Jepsen and produced by Jack Antonoff.

Release
Teen Spirit had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018. Shortly after, Lionsgate and LD Entertainment acquired U.K and U.S, distribution rights respectively.