Dave vs. Hollywood
“He'll do (almost) anything to make it.”
Synopsis
Dave is an actor who moves to Los Angeles, completely devoid of connections and contacts. The humiliations and indignities soon pile up. After a fruitless struggle, Dave decides to make his mark by taking a non-traditional, unorthodox, 'anything goes' approach — he joins AA for connections; joins Scientology to network; considers donating a kidney to an aging movie star in exchange for a role in said aging star’s film; leaves his headshot and reel on the windshields of vehicles outside the Brentwood church where a funeral for a studio executive is taking place, etc.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dave vs. Hollywood Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-03
Top Cast
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Preston Ward
Dave
Vincent Spano
Phil, the Interviewer
Chloe Paige Flowers
Jen
Eric Roberts
Self
Greg Standifer
Alex
Josh Hooks
Sean
Eric Himel
Rembrandt
Brianna Ripley
Kerri Jo
Phillip Lundquist
Chad
Faustus McGreeves
Bryan
Tara Marie Smith
Lea
Walter Shatley
Michael
Kate Robertson Pryor
Randi
Samuel Whitehill
Fred
Jeff Wayne
Bartender
Briauna Lundquist
Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dances with Films: Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Dickson, Daniel Katz
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Dickson
- Original Title
- Dave vs. Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Greenpaint
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Dickson, Daniel Katz
Brad Dickson
Daniel Katz
Tamar Federknopp, Beatrice Sisul
Brad Dickson, Vincent Spano, Daniel Katz, Faustus McGreeves, Greg Standifer
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Dickson
Director
Daniel Katz
Director of Photography
Vincent Spano
Producer
Daniel Katz
Producer
Brad Dickson
Writer
Daniel Katz
Director
Faustus McGreeves
Producer
Greg Standifer
Producer
Tamar Federknopp
Editor
Beatrice Sisul
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dave vs. Hollywood
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What is Dave vs. Hollywood about?
Dave is an actor who moves to Los Angeles, completely devoid of connections and contacts. The humiliations and indignities soon pile up. After a fruitless struggle, Dave decides to make his mark by taking a non-traditional, unorthodox, 'anything goes' approach — he joins AA for connections; joins Scientology to network; considers donating a kidney to an aging movie star in exchange for a role in said aging star’s film; leaves his headshot and reel on the windshields of vehicles outside the Brentwood church where a funeral for a studio executive is taking place, etc.
Who directed Dave vs. Hollywood?
Dave vs. Hollywood was directed by Brad Dickson, Daniel Katz.
Who stars in Dave vs. Hollywood?
The principal cast of Dave vs. Hollywood includes Preston Ward, Vincent Spano, Chloe Paige Flowers, Eric Roberts, Greg Standifer.
When was Dave vs. Hollywood released and how long is it?
Dave vs. Hollywood was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.