Dreams on Spec
6.3
“A documentary about screenwriters for dreamers everywhere.”
"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.
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Joe Aaron
Self
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Deborah Goodwin
Self
Daniel Snyder
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Westender
Gary Edgren
Deane Ogden
David J. Stieve
Self
Loren Roberts
Harry Frith
Carrie Fisher
Self
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
When Harry Met Sally...
Scott Alexander
Self
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Lexi Aaron
Lexi Aaron
James L. Brooks
Self
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Daniel Snyder Director · Deane Ogden Composer Harry Frith Cinematographer
United States release March 23, 2007 · Produced in United States
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United States
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Original language
English
Release dates
United States · March 23, 2007
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United States
July 29, 2008 · Physical
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