Dreams on Spec (2007)

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 featurelength 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 lowlevel dayjobs 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 creativetypes 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