Dreams on Spec

Dreams on Spec

2007/03/23 • Released

Documentary
5.4
1h 28m

A documentary about screenwriters for dreamers everywhere.

Overview

"Dreams on Spec" takes an intimate look at how far people will go - and how much they will sacrifice - for the chance to pursue their dreams. This feature-length documentary delves into the lives of three aspiring Hollywood screenwriters as they pour their hearts into their spec scripts, pitch their ideas to anyone who will listen, go to meetings, hold table reads, and work at low-level day-jobs - all in the hopes of one day seeing one of their beloved creations made into a movie. These poignant portraits are intercut with wisdom from a "Greek Chorus" of superstar Hollywood creative-types like James L. Brooks, Nora Ephron, Gary Ross, and Carrie Fisher to forge a funny and compelling look at inspiration, creativity, and solitude in the movie industry.

Director : Daniel Snyder

Casts
Joe Aaron

Joe Aaron

Self

Deborah Goodwin

Self

David J. Stieve

Self

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Self

Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander

Self

James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Self

Steven E. de Souza

Steven E. de Souza

Self

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron

Self

Scott Glosserman

Self

Paul Guay

Paul Guay

Self

Larry Karaszewski

Larry Karaszewski

Self

Dennis Palumbo

Self

Gary Ross

Gary Ross

Self

Ed Solomon

Ed Solomon

Self

Sean Sweeney

Self

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