![]() ![]() If you ask any of the millions of young people flocking to dance parties throughout the world why they go, they will tell you it's an almost tribal experience totally outside the realms of ordinary life.Įxperience and perception are important facets of the story of One Perfect Day, which contrasts two key elements of the dance music scene - music and drugs - to represent the choices one makes and their consequences. The popularity of the dance party culture affirmed my belief that all young people are in need of intense experiences through which they can tap into their own true spirit. Recognising the ceremony and performance inherent to the modern dance phenomena, Paul Currie describes the attraction of dance parties for both youth culture and as a setting for One Perfect Day: Music is truly a universal language, and dance music is a movement that spans the globe, reflecting contemporary culture. Music is used in the film as a medium to express beyond the capability of words, capture the essence of love and loss, inspire hope and idealism, and provide a gospel for a new generation. Despite everything he goes through, Tommy refuses to give up the search for what he intuitively knows he can achieve. The part of us that feels like we don't belong because we know deep down that somewhere, somehow there is something more. ![]() He represents the quiet genius in all of us. Paul Currie describes the character of Tommy as an inspirational figure: Using the character of Tommy as a reflection of teenagers everywhere, One Perfect Day champions the idealist, and illustrates that maintaining the strength to stand by your dreams is the most powerful and positive way to live. This film is a story that tries to navigate creativity in an intense world. I find that the creativity that lives in so many young people is too often neglected. However, often there's a lack of skills, insight, intuition, and mentors, to guide that energy. Young people have this amazing amount of energy and zest to do, and be, something incredible. Paul explains the frustrated young talent and creative energy he so often encounters through his work: It was Paul's experiences with Reach Youth, and his understanding of the battles and triumphs of young people, that inspired his vision for One Perfect Day. ![]() Involving group interaction and using creative expression and sensory based technology to make a positive impact, Reach has assisted countless young people in a variety of experiential activities, including school programs, workshops, weekend discovery camps and major events. Like the film's protagonist Tommy Matisse, Director Paul Currie, and the team at Lightstream Films wanted to use their medium to make a difference to encourage young people around the world to reflect on the difficulties of life and inspire the strength to withstand them.Īfter training actors and directing for many years, Paul Currie briefly departed from the film industry to cofound the Victorian based youth charity organisation, Reach Youth. A celebration of the strength and courage it takes to triumph over tragedy. a story that shows how fear and desire can destroy and how hope and love can create. One Perfect Day is a story of self discovery.
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