Dreams on Spec

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.

Cast

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

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