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By Opute C. Joel
Movies are pacesetters made to educate, entertain, broaden
the scope; enlighten etc their viewers and audience. Great movies do not only
perform the above mentioned functions but also leave a footprint of great precedents
in the hearts of all those that come in contact with them and their lessons most
times, become a devoted way of life to them all thereby, making their viewers
far better than the way they were before coming in contact with them. Such is
the case of the movie, Saving Dreams, a Hollywood Nollywood movie written, produced and directed by Isioro
Tokunbo Jaboro.
It’s a movie that teaches great lessons about the odds of
pretence in matrimony, not developing ones skills and talents, revenge, living
with the wrong person, sharing your dreams with the wrong person, ills of not
believing in oneself, and above all; the great importance of fighting for your
dreams and ensuring your voice is heard. It features great intrigues like love,
romance, comedy, tragedy, antithesis, etc.
The movie which features great actors like Nosa Obaseki, Karen
Simpson, Martin Lindquist, Cai Gallant, Olivia Gaskin, Beverly McMillan etc has
been widely accepted in over 23 Film Festivals in the UK, Australia, United
State, Canada, Nigeria and Africa in general and has won 15 international
awards already. What a great achievement so far! The world is usually proud to
receive great piece of this nature to bless the lives of its inhabitants.
STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR
As a director, I am always interested in all types of
media. I believe that by incorporating different forms of art which includes:
audio, visuals, storytelling, etc you equip yourself with the ability to create
a more powerful piece of work than by using a single art form alone. I intend
to make each project I make different, and believe strongly in challenging
myself to becoming a better director. The world is becoming more and more
diverse, which is a good thing and a reason why my focus is to make movies that
are more diverse, while sticking within the subject matter. Creating films that
have something positive to say and one that is able to reflect on real-life
events is my immediate focus.
The film I made (Saving
Dreams) has been accepted in over 23
film festivals, in the UK, Australia, multiple States in the US, Nigeria
and Canada, and has already won 15 Awards. I feel honoured by the acceptances
and awards and I am very excited that the film will reach many audiences and
share a story they may not have known before.
Saving Dreams Movie recently got a distribution deal with Silver Bird Film Distribution WA, the
largest Film distribution company in West Africa and Nigeria, and will be
released in all major Cinemas in Nigeria January 20th, 2017. As a Writer and Producer in
addition to being a Director which is my main focus, my goal is to make movies
that inspire people, one that torches people in many positive ways.
SYNOPSIS
Saving Dreams, a dramatic thriller based on real life
events, comes this compelling drama with humour and heart that explores the
power that hope and leap of faith can have on marriages, friendships, Dreams
and our everyday lives. Brenda Jackson
(Karen Simpson) has the talent to
become a great singer. But her other dreams interfere with her following that
path. When she meets Steve Reeds (Martin Lindquist) she seems to have
hit the jackpot. He has it all and he promises to introduce her to people in
the music biz. Yet as time goes on, after their marriage, the promises fade and
abuse becomes the norm. He even forbids her to sing around the house.
Then surprisingly, he asks her to sing at a fund raiser for
his new foundation. There, she is profoundly shocked to learn that his
foundation helps abused women and children around the world. He is more
powerful than she imagined! She finds it difficult to sing, but somehow manages
to wow the audience with her angelic voice. At that banquet, she meets Bayo Franklyn, (Nosa Obaseki) a music producer who gives her his card. Soon after,
she finds herself pregnant but he kicks her down the stairs, causing a miscarriage.
When she returns home from hospital, she finds him with another woman. She
takes that opportunity to make her escape.
Now on her own, she starts a new life and reconnects with
Bayo. He tries to convince her to make a demo. Brenda finds it hard to believe
in herself but with Bayo’s support, she begins to work on her singing. Brenda’s
song becomes a hit. Bayo asks her to marry him but she is still tied to the
devil Reeds. He refuses to sign the divorce papers and offers her a humiliating
choice. In desperation, Brenda buys a gun. Things don’t go as planned when
Brenda confronts Reeds but she manages to turn things around and forces him to
give her half his assets. Relieved, Brenda and Bayo make plans for their
wedding, but Reeds has one more secret in his sick arsenal that may pierce
their future happiness forever.
LIST OF CREW BEHIND THE SCENE
Saving Dreams Project
Title
Isioro Tokunbo Jaboro Writer/Screenplay
Isioro Tokunbo Jaboro Producer
Victoria Kayode Jaboro
Co Producer
Roger Singh Co Producer
Isioro Tokunbo Jaboro Executive Producer
Victoria Kayode Jaboro
Executive Producer
Wendy Bimbo Thomas Co Executive Producer
Roger Singh Director of Photography (DP)
Karen Anderson Production Designer
Christopher Wilson Editor
Jennifer Jackson Costumier
Karen Anderson Costumier
Laura Menheere Costumier
Mike Freedman Music
Chantel Whitter Casting Director
Kelsey L. Harris Casting Extra
Victoria Kayode Jaboro Casting Associate
JD Oppen, MPSE Sound Editor/Designer
Gergely Laszlo-Zwickl Trailer Editor
True-Sail Production and Motion Pictures Inc Production Company
Isioro Tokunbor Jaboro Director
CAST LIST
Nosa Obaseki Bayo
Franklyn
Karen Simpson Brenda
Jackson
Martin Lindquist Steve
Reeds
Cai Gallant Amanda
Beverly McMillan
Olivia Gaskin
Nicole Ertl Carol
Steve Slavi Kasan Minister/
Female Doctor
Emily Johnson
Tony Nashed M.C
Jesse Omonudo Hotel Concierge
Chantria Tram Wanda
Chris Alexander Guest
Couple 4
Joanna Heath Guest
Couple 3
Omar Amin Drunk
Party Man (BBQ)
Christopher T.A. Hall Doctor
Lia Scott Nurse
Cathy
Peter Hodgins Alan
This film is developed by True-Sail Production and Motion Pictures Inc in
association with Wayward Films. Watch out for our next publication as we'll bring to your reading pleasure the Biography of some prominent casts and crew in the movie.
Watch out for this great movie as it takes over the Cinemas as from 20th January, 2017.
Saving Dreams; fight for your dream and let your voice be heard always...
