Sony Music Vision and J6 Films are delighted to announce that Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral will be in UK Cinemas from 12th September.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral follows the story of six childhood outsiders from Merseyside as they transform into one of the most influential British guitar bands of the new millennium. Their high-energy blend of psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll revitalising the doldrums of the post-Britpop music scene.
Narrated by the band, the film is an immersive experience that creatively combines reconstruction, archive footage, and animation to capture the early 2000s era through the eyes of six northern teenagers, who together created their own strange, endlessly creative escapist universe. As the friends leave their sleepy seaside hometown of Hoylake in pursuit of musical glory, the spotlight eventually finds them but is it fame they’re after or is it just being together?
Nick Power of The Coral said, “If you’re going to tell the story of The Coral, then it would be about growing up. An adventure that led to an album.”
James Skelly of The Coral added, “The first incarnation of the band was a Ghosthunting business.”
With appearances from iconic indie bands The Lightning Seeds, The Zutons and Tramp Attack,Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral is a dreamscape of friendship, fame and fuzzy guitars. The film commemorates The Coral from their working-class Merseyside roots, through their rise in Liverpool’s Bandwagon Scene, going on to become one of the UK’s most influential bands.
Watch trailer here:
For director James Slater, the creative direction for the film was as important as the story itself. Speaking on this, James said, “I wanted Dreaming of You to feel deeply immersive, transporting us directly back to Northwest England in the late ’90s and early 2000s. The film blends archive footage with GV’s and reconstructions shot on Mini DV, Hi-8, 16mm, and 8mm—authentic formats used by the band at the time. To reflect their creativity and vibrancy, I’ve infused the visuals with elements of 8-bit computer games, collage, and comic book animation. All of this is brought to life by the band’s incredible music and a layered sound design, drawing audiences fully into the spirit and atmosphere of that era.“
Ian Sharpe, Head of Film & TV Creative, UK & Europe, Sony Music Vision said, “We’re thrilled to help bring Dreaming of You to screens throughout the UK. A film of genuine friendship and fearless creativity, it is not just a celebration of The Coral’s extraordinary journey, but a way to connect their timeless music with new fans everywhere.”
Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral will be in UK Cinemas from September 12th For screenings and information head to www.dreaming-of-you.co.uk
