Watch: Elle Fanning is an aspiring pop icon in 'Teen Spirit' teaser

Max Minghella is all set to make his directorial debut with 'Teen Spirit' starring actress Elle Fanning. The actor is well-known for his portrayal of Nick Blaine in 'The Handmaid's Tale'. 

The 20-year-old plays the role of a timid British teenager, Violet, who discovers the ups and downs of stardom through an unexpected journey. The teaser of the 'Teen Spirit' gives us a peek into the whirlwind ride that Fanning's character embarks on after she auditions for a singing competition called Teen Spirit, somewhat similar to reality television show, 'American Idol'.

Elle, who proved her vocal talent in 2016 video for 'W', will also be seen performing an original song for the film produced by Jack Antonoff. Apart from the original tracks, 'Teen Spirit' also features performances of and music by Robyn, Ellie Goulding, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Tegan & Sara, Annie Lennox, Orbital, Alice Deejay, The Undertones, Major Lazer, Grimes, Whigfield and Sigrid.

What makes it especially exciting is that 'Teen Spirit' is slated to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this week. Max Minghella has also written the film and Fred Berger of 'La La Land' has produced it.

Additionally, film's cast includes Agnieszka Grochowska as Violet's mother and Zlatko Buric as Vlad, a once famous opera singer, who later turns manager and trainer to Violet.
Elle Fanning took to Instagram to share some posters of 'Teen Spirit'.

The actress had previously posted a picture from the sets of the film on Instagram, last year.

The young actress recently received the Rising Star Award at the Deauville Film Festival. Fanning also stars in Woody Allen's 'A Rainy Day in New York' alongside Selena Gomez, Elle Fanning, Jude Law, Rebecca Hall, and Timothée Chalamet. Buzz about the film being shelved began to make the rounds recently. When asked about the same, Fanning reportedly said, "There's a lot of news about this but they haven't told me anything. You just have to try to come to terms with it. I feel like the experience that I had matters the most at the end of the day, and you do some great work and literally no one is going to see it … but that's the way it is."

'A Rainy Day in New York' was on the receiving end immense backlash following the #MeToo Movement which brought to light past allegations of sexual assault against Allen from his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow.