Cinema
for the Restless

Three friends gather together during winter break for an old fashioned slumber party like they did in the old days. They begin to tell scary stories to liven up the fun. However as the night wears on it leads up to something more sinister.

In this heartfelt and raw drama, Michael Madsen makes his film debut as Cecil Moe, a man whose life unravels under the weight of alcoholism and despair. On the brink of losing everything, including his family and hope, Cecil makes a desperate call in the middle of the night – to a minister. What follows is a redemption journey rooted in faith, as he confronts his traumatic past and seeks a path to healing through the power of grace and community in a working‑class Chicago backdrop

"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.