Dreams in Nightmares
“Find your family.”
Synopsis
Following an abrupt layoff, a queer Black woman embarks on a Midwestern road trip with her two best friends to find a missing companion, only for shapeshifting urban threats to expose deep ideological fractures within their group.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shatara Michelle Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Shatara Michelle Ford
- Original Score
- Lia Ouyang Rusli
- Original Title
- Dreams in Nightmares
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Taiwan, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Spark Features, Tango Entertainment, Paradise City, 120E Films, Birchall Entertainment, Chris Q Productions, Each Other Films, Track Eight Films, Verdant Peak Films, It Was Written
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shatara Michelle Ford
Shatara Michelle Ford
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Ludovica Isidori
Cyndi Trissel
Shatara Michelle Ford, Yu-Hao Su, Emilie Georges, Ben Stillman, Chris Quintos Cathcart
Department Leadership Roster
Shatara Michelle Ford
Producer
Ben Stillman
Producer
Shatara Michelle Ford
Director
Chris Quintos Cathcart
Producer
Tyler Bagley
Producer
Josh Peters
Producer
Ana Leocha
Producer
Pin-Chun Liu
Producer
Robina Riccitiello
Producer
Adam Wyatt Tate
Producer
Ludovica Isidori
Director of Photography
Cyndi Trissel
Editor
Eloise Ayala
Production Design
Shatara Michelle Ford
Writer
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreams in Nightmares
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What is Dreams in Nightmares about?
Following an abrupt layoff, a queer Black woman embarks on a Midwestern road trip with her two best friends to find a missing companion, only for shapeshifting urban threats to expose deep ideological fractures within their group.
Who directed Dreams in Nightmares?
Dreams in Nightmares was directed by Shatara Michelle Ford.
Who stars in Dreams in Nightmares?
The principal cast of Dreams in Nightmares includes Denée Benton, Mars Storm Rucker, Dezi Bing, Sasha Compère, Charlie Barnett.
When was Dreams in Nightmares released and how long is it?
Dreams in Nightmares was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreams in Nightmares?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreams in Nightmares was composed by Lia Ouyang Rusli.