Q&A with Director Jack McCafferty and Director of Photography Anthony Marotta to follow screenings of Dreaming of You
Friday, October 18 at 7:00 PM at the Film Society East
Sunday, October 27 at 8:00 PM at the Film Society East
JACK MCCAFFERTY | USA | 2024 | 95 MIN | ENGLISH
Miles Puck (Jack McCafferty), a 20-something guy grappling with peculiar, often terrifying dreams, a misery-inducing job, and the usual frustrations of adulthood, is eager to resolve his sleep struggles. He enrolls in a sleep study, where he meets Ren (Lauren LaVera), an enigmatic fellow participant who sweeps him off his feet. Their budding romance offers a temporary distraction from his nightmares as Miles becomes consumed with thoughts of Ren, lurking on her social media and planning awkward yet successful dates. But when his anxiety-driven night terrors resurface, Miles finds himself overwhelmed with Ren’s own baggage—namely, an ex determined to stay in her life. As his hold on his life gradually slips away, Miles must decide whether he’s truly worthy of love or destined to sink beneath the real-life demons that haunt his dreams. Writer-director McCafferty crafts a heartwarming tale, delivering a standout performance as Miles while Terrifier 2’s LaVera shines as Ren.
Cast: Jack McCafferty, Lauren LaVera, Ian Ross, Jake Westphal
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