Dreams Deferred (2026)
Dreams Deferred follows Mary, a young aspiring actress as she grapples with the ever-present tension between artistic passion and the harsh realities of the film industry. In a career where success and external validation can often feel like a reflection of personal value, Mary shares her personal experience as an actress; her passion, love for character work and struggles with feedback and self image. The documentary captures the intensity of the actor’s journey through re-enactments of auditions, stylized interviews, and dreamlike sequences inspired by classic Hollywood.
Director: Charli Waite
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Mary Caldwell as Mary Caldwell |
| Art | Georgie Altclass | Production Design |
| Editing | Campbell Hyam | Editor |
| Sound | Kesh Bates | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Kesh Bates | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Scarlett Reid | Producer |
| Camera | Aryan Gorasia | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Charlotte Mclaverty | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Charli Waite | Director |
| Writing | Charli Waite | Writer |
