LA LA LAND's Fred Berger to Produce New Musical Film Featuring Contemporary Pop Anthems

Variety reports that LA LA LAND producer Fred Berger is set to produce Max Minghella's directorial debut, TEEN SPIRIT. Written and directed by Minghella, the project is described as "an emotional underdog story set in the world of pop-music, about growing up, dreaming big, and finding your voice." Music producer Marius DeVries and music supervisor Steven Gizicki, will join Berger on the project.

Berger said of the collaboration, "Max is a one of a kind talent with a profound understanding for how music and cinema can move people. He brings such an exciting voice and vision to this story, and I can't wait to dive in with him and our incredible team."

Interscope Records, currently handling the hit soundtrack for "La La Land," will co-produce the official soundtrack which will feature music described as "contemporary pop anthems."

According to the site, Teen Spirit will follow "Violet, a shy teenager living in Eastern Europe, who dreams of pop stardom as an escape from her small town and shattered family life. With the help of an unlikely mentor, Violet enters an international singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition."