Millfield of Dreams is a film by Mark Murphy, co-created with the people of Millfield, Gladstone and New England in Peterborough. Over 100 local residents and community groups came together to showcase the vibrant and diverse heart of these communities through film. People from all walks of life participated, including current and past residents, community and cultural leaders, school children, families, sports clubs and businesses.
During February 2025, we turned Gladstone Primary Academy into a film studio for our cast and Millfield into a live set: using drones and roving cameras to film the city and the surrounding fenland landscape. Throughout the shoot, our community cast were the stars, taking part in a variety of scenes that showcased their talents, drew out their emotions and celebrated their heritage.
The film is a joyful reflection of Millfield’s rich, cultural mosaic and a celebration of everyday lives which beautifully unites all backgrounds and faiths.
About Millfield of Dreams
Keep reading to find out who was involved in Millfield of Dreams as well as some behind the scenes pics!
The Millfield of Dreams Dream Team!
Conceived, directed, edited and sound designed by Mark Murphy
Director of photography, drone pilot and colour grading by Alex Palmer
Assistant Director: Brigid McCarthy
Composer: Benny Turner, Drip Dry Productions
Special guest vocalist: Therese Karlsson
Executive Producer: Peterborough Presents
Assistant Producer: Shahzia Hassam
Produced by Charley Genever
A special thank you to the film stars, who gave so much time, energy, and enthusiasm to the project. Please remember us when you get your Academy Awards in Hollywood!! In alphabetical order:
Abdul Hakeem Aslam, Bilal Aslam, Janani Aravind, Charvika Arunkuma, Mohammad Choudhary, Angelina Besal, Nicola Day, Carolino De Brito Lopes, Chandi Dhanecha, Daphne Franklin, Aurelija Gagare, Champa Garela, Kristina Gedviliene, Kerija Gerite, Anamika Ghosh, Irma Glavinskiene, Madhumati Gohil, Rita Grineviciene, Greta Grineviciute, Shahzia Hassam, Deen Hussan, Vensam Iala, Yasmin Ilahi, Dovile Jonkaityte, Ratilal Joshi, Rukhsana Kauser, Kaim Khalid, Akeel Khalil, Junaid Khalil, Ahaana Kharpate, Evelina Kijutaite, Tomass Koja, Manik Kulkarni, Harvey Lamb, Martin Robert Led Zeppelin Leader, Snieguole Maliavskaja, Kevin Maliavskij, Meera Mavani, Rashila Mavani, Taiwo Michael Oloyede, Dudhi Pankhania, Geeta Pankhania, Varsha Pankhania, Ushu Patel, Greta Rasimavice, Ghafoor Rehman, Abdur-Raheem Sadiq, Sahar-Imaan Sajid, Rasana Satiene, Kalpana Seta, Manju en Seta, Dulce Simoes, Deljit Singh, Lata Soni, Anthony Charles Stubbings, Mina Tank, Beena Trambadia, Sam Tyler, Fazal Ur Rehman, Jana Vaskevic, Helen Walkinshaw, Vakare Zaleckyte
Volunteers – Chas Akhtar, Kaci Armstrong, Shan Barcroft, Ann Bellamy, Amy-lee Harris, Lisa Harris, Rukhsana Kauser, Gurpal Sagoo, Helen Walkinshaw
Set Production – CCHarris Carpentry
Music: VITAMIN C – CAN Written by Caroli, Liebezeit, Schmidt, Schuring, Suzuki Recording courtesy of Spoon Music Ltd / Administered by Bucks Music Ltd. Published by Westminster Music, Ltd.
Special Thanks – Bharat Hindu Samaj Mandir – Jayshree Vadher, Santi Ben, Kishore Ladwa, Dharmesh Pandya, Bharat Seta, Mangla Badiyani, Bhanu Ben, Bharti Patel + Mum, Meera Mavani, Hitesh Seta, Bina Pankhania, Kirit Pankhania, Carezone Peterborough, Cricket East, Community First Peterborough, Gladstone Primary Academy, Gladstone Connect, The Allama Iqbal Centre, Halima Adana Grill, Laura Buckus, Lisa Goodchild, NXT GEN FC, Odeon Peterborough, PCSOs Thomas Varghese Puthenpurayil and Katrina Walker, Raskila, Rukhsana Kauser, Salaam Radio, Simon Martin, Sue Ryder Charity Shop, Lincoln Road & Stanground, Suraia Latif
And all the residents and passers-by who offered kind words and patience!
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)
