Dreams on Spec – Mercury Productions’ first theatrical documentary – takes viewers inside the lives of three aspiring writers as they try to pursue their dreams in Hollywood. These poignant portraits of triumph and failure are intercut with wisdom from a “Greek Chorus” of superstar scribes like James L. Brooks, Nora Ephron, Gary Ross, and Carrie Fisher to create a funny and compelling look at inspiration, creativity, and solitude in Hollywood.
"Dreams on Spec" has landed in the pages of of the January/February
edition of Creative Screenwriting magazine. This is the first mention of the film in the media -- and we're not even
seeking press coverage yet.
The article offers a great summary of the film and the filmmaking and a brief but positive review of it. Here's a short
excerpt:
"In addition to following these writers' journeys, Snyder added depth to his documentary by exploring the myths and realities
of a screenwriter's life through interviews with such top writers as James L. Brooks, Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher, and
Gary Ross, among others. The end result is a film that is educational for screenwriters at all levels, while being
entertaining and universal enough to appeal to viewers who don't know their INT. from the EXT."
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