Dreambird Studios debut feature film, #valentinesday, produced by industry veteran, Mark Forstater (Monty Python and the Holy Grail) is set to be released on February 14, 2021. A modern day rom-com written by Sam Dudeck and Nathan Neuman, who also makes his directorial debut, will star Francis Lovehall (Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe”), Tessa Bonham-Jones (Wonder Woman 1984) and Finlay MacMillan (Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children).

#valentinesday is named after lead character, Valentine Davidson played by Finlay MacMillan, whose hopeless attempts of finding love amidst the “hook-up” culture, superficial relationships of social media, and a general ineptitude in flirting, makes for a highly relatable, hilarious and moving film. Val finds it impossible to connect and find true love. Until he meets Drew. Played by Tessa Bonham-Jones, Drew bolts into Val’s life with the gift of true love, unbeknownst to Val and seemingly, herself. Francis Lovehall plays John, Val’s childhood friend who introduces him to dating apps and snapchat with unforeseen consequences. 

The first film from Dreambird Studios, a cutting-edge digital production studio founded by Forstater and Neuman, #valentinesday is being filmed and produced throughout the latter months of 2020 in the throes of the Coronavirus pandemic. At a time that has forced the global arts and media industries to come to a halt, the team has navigated their creative development of the film rigorously and safely. By placing the entire production team, cast and crew within bubbles, it makes for a unique filming process that will ultimately produce an original film of its time.

In addition to producing the new film, Dreambird Studios will release a soundtrack through the Dreambird music label LUDO. The soundtrack will discover a multitude of new and unsigned artists and musical talent.

Trailers for #valentinesday will be released soon, with a full release on Valentine’s Day 2021 when couples, worldwide, will be taking part in the day of love at home rather than outside.

Dreambird Studios founders, Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman plan to give 20% of the film’s profits to two charities that encapsulate the ethos of the company: The Faith Belief Forum, an interfaith charity that champions unity between all faiths and none, and Alzheimer’s Research UK. In addition, all the crew and cast are sharing in profits from the film.

Biographies: 

Dreambird Studios was founded in 2020 by Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman and is a cutting-edge studio specialising in film and TV production, digital content, video games and consumer goods. Combining Forstater’s 40 years of storytelling experience and industry knowledge with Neuman’s youthful, entrepreneurial experience within the realms of music videos, viral content creation and commercially orientated projects, the Dreambird founders have created a studio that acts as a conduit between the digital age and raw creativity, positioning them at the forefront of media production.

Nathan Neuman is a filmmaker and founder of Dreambird Studios. Neuman has created award-winning content from music videos, feature films, photography to adverts. His style crosses over traditional film techniques with cutting-edge contemporary execution and stylised post-production, which has led him to work with A-list artists including: BJ the Chicago Kid, Chance The Rapper, Tinks, Buddy, Tazer, Kstew, actors, models and clients such as: Warner, Nike, Universal, Sony, Moncler, Vogue, Just Eat and numerous others. Neuman’s background in performance and music gives him a unique thought process when it comes to direction, storytelling, thinking in alternative ways and the ability to emphasise on a strong level with artists, actors, models and dancers alike.

Mark Forstater, with over 40 years’ experience in film and television production, London-based Mark Forstater is acknowledged as one of the most experienced producers working in the UK. Mark Forstater’s first film production was the hugely popular “Monty Python and The Holy Grail”. Amongst his other 31 theatrical film credits are: “The Grass Is Singing”, “The Cold Room” directed by James Dearden, “The Wolves of Willoughby Chase”, directed by Stuart Orme, “Paper Marriage” directed by Krzysztof Lang, and the cult classic XTRO directed by Harry Bromley Davenport. Mark has been involved in many Co-productions, including “Forbidden” directed by Anthony Page, “The Silent Touch” directed by Krysztof Zanussi and the Cannes Official Selected Film, “Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea”, directed by Marion Hansel. Mark has also produced television dramas and documentaries as well as an album of Chinese music and six audiobooks. He is the author of seven published non-fiction books. Marks most recent films are “The Power” and “The Lullaby Killer.”

Francis Lovehall (John) was was born in London and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2019. He made his professional debut in Nicholas Hytner’s spectacular production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre which later streamed on NT Live. Francis has worked with Steve McQueen on his acclaimed Small Axe series for the BBC appearing in Lover’s Rock which was selected for Cannes 2020 and airs in November 2020. Francis also worked with Kenneth Branagh on his star-studded remake of Murder on the Nile which is due to be released for Christmas 2020.

Finlay MacMillan (Val) was born in Scotland and started his acting career at the age of 15 with appearances in the long running drama series for the BBC, River City and Waterloo Road. He went on to play the leading role of Sebastian in all three series of Penny on M.A.R.S. for Disney. Finlay starred as Enoch in Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children for 20th Century Fox and as Donny in The Dark Mile directed by Gary Love.

Tessa Bonham Jones (Drew) grew up in Australia moving to London to study at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in 2011. She went on to train at the Drama Centre in London. Tessa has worked extensively in theatre, film and television appearing in Nicolas Hytner’s acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre playing Helena. Her television roles include Abigail in Breeders (series 2) for Sky, Kim in The Trial of Christine Keeler for the BBC and Anne Hastings in The Spanish Princess (series 2) for Starz. She will shortly be seen in Wonder Woman 1984 for DC Entertainment.