Dreams in Nightmares explained

Dreams in Nightmares
Director:	Shatara Michelle Ford
Screenplay:	Shatara Michelle Ford
Music:	Lia Ouyang Rusli
Cinematography:	Ludovica Isidori
Editing:	Cyndi Trissel
Runtime:	120 minutes^[1]
Language:	English

Dreams in Nightmares is an 2024 internationally co-produced drama film, written, directed, and produced by Shatara Michelle Ford. It stars Denée Benton, Mars Storm Rucker, Dezi Bing, Sasha Compère, Charlie Barnett, Molly Bernard, Alfie Fuller, Malek Mouzon, Joss Barton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Regina Taylor and Robert Wisdom.

It had its world premiere at the BlackStar Film Festival on August 1, 2024.

Premise

Three friends road trip across the Midwestern United States in search of their friend who has disappeared off the grid.^[2]

Cast

• Denée Benton as Z
• Mars Storm Rucker as Kel
• Dezi Bing as Lauren
• Sasha Compère as Tasha
• Charlie Barnett as Reece
• Molly Bernard as Jamie
• Alfie Fuller as Trish
• Malek Mouzon as Dionne
• Joss Barton as Toni
• Jasmin Savoy Brown as Sabrina
• Regina Taylor as Bernice
• Robert Wisdom as Virgil

Production

Principal photography took place in the Midwest.^[3]

Release

It had its world premiere at the BlackStar Film Festival on August 1, 2024.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dreams in Nightmares. BlackStar Film Festival. August 1, 2024.
2. Web site: Indie Spirit-Nominated ‘Test Pattern’ Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Completed Next Film. IndieWire. Kate. Erbland. June 25, 2024. August 1, 2024.
3. Web site: The Creative Team Behind 'Dreams In Nightmares' On What Inspired The Indie Film. Essence. Killian. Wright-Jackson. July 29, 2024. August 1, 2024.
4. Web site: BlackStar Presents World Premiere of Shatara Michelle Ford’s Dreams in Nightmares. BlackStar Film Festival. June 27, 2024. August 1, 2024.