Demi Lovato will make her directing debut in a documentary spotlighting the realities of Hulu’s child stars.
The project is currently titled Child Star, and Lovato will co-direct with Nicola Marsh. According to the synopsis, the slated film will “deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most famous former child stars, including Lovato. The film will explore how children become superstars at an early age, and how their rise to fame, wealth and power can shape their future.”
Lovato will draw on his experience as a child actor Experienced, rose to prominence at a young age in Disney Channel movies and series such as Camp Rockmovies and Sonny with a Chance . The documentary will feature testimonials from some of the child stars and interviews with Lovato.
Lovato said. “Our project illuminates important messages about growing up in the public eye, learning to protect our boundaries, and becoming active advocates for our own destiny. I’m honored to learn from those who have had the unique experience of being a child star, and to be featured in our films share their stories in it.”
Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Pictures and Scooter Braun banner SB Both projects are part of the Lovato Documentation Series Dances with the Devil and will be produced alongside Lovato’s DLG banner. (Braun is Lovato’s manager.)
With a deep shared nostalgia, this story is both thought-provoking and funny,” said Ratner. Ratner and OBB Media are represented by CAA and Barnes Morris. Marsh Represented by WME.
