Abrams ' sci - fi - drama , Super 8 , for which she received positive reviews and a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival .
In 2011 , Fanning starred in her breakout role as Alice Dainard in J.J.
Abrams ' sci - fi - drama , Super 8 , for which Fanning received positive reviews and a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival .
In 2011 , Fanning starred in her breakout role as Alice Dainard in J.J.