We are creating a special film that celebrates Millfield, called Millfield of Dreams. We are looking for one child or group of siblings to star as the “hero children” of the film! Enter our competition for your child / children to star as the “Hero Children” of the film!
What is Millfield of Dreams?
A powerful film by Mark Murphy, featuring real communities in the Millfield & Gladstone areas. Bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds, this ambitious project will highlight the area’s unique heritage and cultural diversity. Filming will take place in February 2025, with the film expected to be released in May/June 2025.
The film will be a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, where people’s everyday lives and homes will be celebrated, how the communities in Millfield all fit together. And we would love you to be part of the jigsaw! As a symbol of togetherness, the film will take the side of a house as the “canvas”, and look into the rooms of the house to reveal the many wonderful residents. Below are some digital sketches of what the final film might look like.
About the competition
Enter your child into our children’s competition to win a starring role in a community film all about Millfield! Does your child love the idea of being a youtube star? Are they naturally a creative kid that is looking for opportunities to develop skills? This competition is not only a chance to be a star, it is also something that will help them in their future as it’s something that can go on their CV.
We are looking for one child or group of siblings to star as the “hero children” of the film! This is an important role that will kickstart the whole magical, moving, feel-good film.
- Open to children aged 7-14 years who live in the Millfield and Gladstone PE1 areas.
- You must be available for 1 evening during half term (17 – 22 February)
To enter your child will submit a written piece, a drawing, or both of what Millfield means to them.
The deadline is 7pm on Sunday 26 January 2025
How to enter
1) Answer the question: What does Millfield mean to you?
We want to know! Either write a short paragraph (150-200 words) or draw a picture showing what you love about your Millfield Community.
Your favourite shop, park, friends… anything that makes you feel happy in Millfield. What do you love about your community and Millfield? What makes you happy about Millfield? Do you have any memories, special events that made you smile?
For the drawing piece: A4 drawing using any medium, pen, paint, collage, get as creative as you want and as simple as you like. Draw what Millfield means to you.
For the writing piece: it can be hand-written or typed in any language. Please note if the entry is not in English, we will be using Google Translate.
We will accept PDFs and word docs as well as photos of your design or written piece, Please make sure that any photos or images are well lit, bright and we can see all of your lovely designs.
2) Send your entry by email to peterboroughpresents@neneparktrust.org.uk
In the email, please state:
- Your Name and relationship to your child
- The name and age of your child
- Your contact number
- Your postcode
If you are unable to enter by email, please call/text Charley on 07435 985935 and we’ll help you enter via text, whatsapp or post.
About Mark Murphy
With a remarkable career spanning theatre, TV, film, outdoor spectacles, major civic celebrations, and global sporting ceremonies, his impressive portfolio includes numerous theatre shows, collaborations with Kylie Minogue, BBC1’s Countryfile as well as large-scale events for the Manchester, Melbourne and Glasgow Commonwealth Games ceremonies and cultural festivals and shows for the Liverpool and Turku European Capital of Culture opening nights.
“I was raised in Peterborough, nourished creatively at Walton Comprehensive school and lived for a time in Gladstone Street. These years spent within the communities of Millfield were full of a nurturing warmth, generosity and compassion and it is something I carry with me to this day.”
Watch some examples of Mark’s previous projects here
How This Project Was Chosen
Representing a variety of residents and cultural organisations in the Millfield area, the Peterborough Presents Millfield Community Panel chose Murphy to direct this ambitious new project.
The Millfield Community Panel representatives are: Mervyn Cowdell (Millfield Community Association), Chaz Akhtar (Community Organiser and Millfield resident), Kanika Jain (Bharat Hindu Samaj committee member), Dr. Manik Kulkarni (Bharat Hindu Samaj community member and local Dr), Helen Walkinshaw (Community First / Allama Iqbal Centre), Helen Buckingham (Accent Housing), Zara Negris, Zander Berry (Gladstone Primary School), and Shahzia Hassam (Associate Producer, Millfield, Peterborough Presents)
