Dreams on Spec

"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.

Directed by Daniel Snyder

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Cast

Joe Aaron

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Deborah Goodwin

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David J. Stieve

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Carrie Fisher

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Scott Alexander

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James L. Brooks

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Steven E. de Souza

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Nora Ephron

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Scott Glosserman

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Paul Guay

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Larry Karaszewski

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Dennis Palumbo

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Gary Ross

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Ed Solomon

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