Neon Dreaming
2024 Canadian drama film
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Neon Dreaming (French: Rêver en néon) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Marie-Claire Marcotte and released in 2024.[1] An adaptation of her own theatrical play Flush, the film stars Maélya Boyd as Billie, a young girl using her vivid imagination to cope with the absence of her mother.[2]
| Neon Dreaming | |
|---|---|
| French | Rêver en néon |
| Directed by | Marie-Claire Marcotte |
| Written by | Marie-Claire Marcotte |
| Based on | Flush by Marie-Claire Marcotte |
| Produced by | Corey Loranger Marie-Claire Marcotte |
| Starring | Maélya Boyd Corey Loranger Geneviève Langlois Caroline Raynaud Maïna-Rose Caméus Sheila Ingabire Isaro |
| Cinematography | Brennan Full |
| Edited by | Maria Todorov-Topouzov |
| Music by | Kevin J. Black |
Production companies | Fittonia Films Calibou Films |
| Distributed by | Indiecan Entertainment (Canada) Attraction Distribution (worldwide) |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
The cast also includes Corey Loranger, Geneviève Langlois, Maïna-Rose Caméus, Caroline Raynaud, Sheila Isaro, Pierre-André Muila, Hélène Dallaire, Grey Reich, Nicole Prefontaine, Baeyen Hoffman, Jasper Green, Émile Legault and Mike Skakoon in supporting roles.
Production
The film received funding from Telefilm Canada in 2022.[3] It went into production in winter 2024, shooting in the Chelmsford neighbourhood of Sudbury, Ontario.[4][5]
Release
The film premiered as a special presentation at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival in September 2024.[6] It had its international premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in November 2024.[7]
Awards
| Event | Date | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Independent Film Festival[8] | October 14, 2024 | Best First-Time Filmmaker | Marie-Claire Marcotte | Won |
| Best Youth Artist | Maélya Boyd | Won | ||
| Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival[9] | November 24, 2024 | Just Film Children's Jury Best Film | Neon Dreaming | Nominated |
| Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma[10] | February 27, 2025 | Best Franco-Canadian Feature | Neon Dreaming | Nominated |
| Festival international du film pour enfants de Montréal[11] | March 9, 2025 | Union des artistes Prize for Best Actress | Maélya Boyd | Won |
| Best Feature | Neon Dreaming | Nominated | ||
| Glasgow Film Festival[12] | March 9, 2025 | Audience Award | Neon Dreaming | Nominated |
| RACCORD[13] | March 23, 2025 | Prix Oeil du RACCORD | Marie-Claire Marcotte | Won |
| Festival du film Canadien de Dieppe[14] | March 30, 2025 | Best Actress | Maélya Boyd | Won |
| Sunscreen Film Festival[15] | April 27, 2025 | Best International Feature | Neon Dreaming | Nominated |
| Regina International Film Festival[16] | August 23, 2025 | Best Canadian Feature | Neon Dreaming | Won |
| Canada International Children's Film Festival[17] | August 24, 2025 | The Maple Leaf Award | Neon Dreaming | Won |
| Best Feature Film | Neon Dreaming | Nominated | ||
| Best Rising Star | Maélya Boyd | Nominated | ||
| Children's Jury Award | Neon Dreaming | Nominated | ||
| Parents' Jury Award | Neon Dreaming | Nominated | ||
| Oulu International Children's and Youth Film Festival[18] | November 23, 2025 | Best Film (Children's Film Competition) | Neon Dreaming | Nominated |
| Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People[19] | December 6, 2025 | Best Canadian Feature | Neon Dreaming | Nominated |
| Bulbul Children's International Film Festival | January 17, 2026 | Best Film | Neon Dreaming | Won |
