Premiere and release of the movie 'August Rush', directed by Kirsten Sheridan.
Mark Mancina composes the original score for the film, contributing significantly to its musical atmosphere.
Completion of principal photography for 'August Rush'.
Lyla Novacek and Louis Connelly, two musicians from different worlds, meet and fall in love in New York City.
Lyla gives birth to their son, Evan, but due to circumstances Louis and Lyla are separated and Evan is put into foster care.
Evan is placed in a foster home after Lyla is forced to give him up for adoption.
Evan runs away from the foster care system to New York City to find his parents using his musical gift as his guide.
Evan meets Arthur, a street musician who becomes a father figure and helps hone his musical talents.
Evan adopts the stage name August Rush as he performs music on the streets of New York.
August composes his own unique music that touches many lives around New York City.
August Rush performs on stage at the Washington Square Park concert, reuniting with his parents through the power of music.
