All That Glitters is a 2026 independent British coming-of-age comedy drama written and directed by Peter Lavery. The cast includes Paul Ready, Tim Downie, Elliot Grihault, and Flo Thompstone. The film follows Ryan, a hapless romantic, who enlists the ghost of Shakespeare to help get the role of Romeo in the school play and win over his Juliet. The film is produced by Joe Andrews and marks the debut feature film from Clover Fox Films. The film had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on 27 February 2026.
Premise Ryan, a teenage boy, struggles to find his place at school and at home with his father, who is also his English teacher. After a heated argument, Ryan conjures the ghost of Shakespeare and gets a chance to step into the spotlight and win over the girl he admires.
Cast Elliot Grihault as Ryan Paul Ready as William Shakespeare Flo Thompstone as Jasmine Tim Downie as Philip Anya Preston as Cassie Rudi Goodman as Fred Mark Lavery as Billy James Craven as Hugo
Production The film marks Peter Lavery's directorial debut. Principal photography concluded in the summer of 2024, in Worcestershire UK, with Nicole Atalla as cinematographer. The film was executive produced by Elevation Films and Bandit Films. The film is edited by Gráinne Gavigan and Eoin McDonagh and features an original score by Michael Fleming. Casting was carried out by Rob Kelly.
Release The film world premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival in February 2026. Screenbound International Pictures have secured worldwide sales rights.
Reception The film has received a positive reception, being described as "a gold-standard film that sparkles on screen" by Matthew Briody at Film Ireland, and "charming, heartfelt, moving and much else" by Luke Maxwell at the Dublin Inquirer.
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