Cast of
Dreams on Spec

About 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.

Full Cast of Dreams on Spec

Joe Aaron
plays Himself

Deborah Goodwin
plays Herself

David J. Stieve
plays Himself

Carrie Fisher
plays Herself

Carrie Fisher as Herself

Carrie Frances Fisher (21 October 1956 - 27 December 2016) was an American actress, novelist, screenwriter, and lectu...

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Scott Alexander
plays Himself

James L. Brooks
plays Himself

James L. Brooks as Himself

James Lawrence Brooks is an American director, producer and screenwriter. Growing up in North Bergen, New Jersey, Bro...

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Steven E. de Souza
plays Himself

Nora Ephron
plays Herself

Nora Ephron as Herself

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nora Ephron (born May 19, 1941-June 26, 2012) was an American film director, ...

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Scott Glosserman
plays Himself

Paul Guay
plays Himself

Larry Karaszewski
plays Himself

Dennis Palumbo
plays Himself

Gary Ross
plays Himself

Ed Solomon
plays Himself

Sean Sweeney
plays Himself


Crew of Dreams on Spec

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