Semifinalist,
Cinequest Screenwriting Competition 2022-2023
Desolate Dreams is a dramatic short film set in 1942 downtown Los Angeles. It follows an African American journalist who advocates for justice alongside a Japanese American family forced into Heart Mountain prison camp. This takes place shortly after President FDR issues Executive Order 9066 following the events of Pearl Harbor. Inspired by true events. Starring Deon Tillman and Brent Yoshida.
The Desolate Dreams team is grateful for the individuals and tier-sponsors who have supported us so far! To help us reach the rest of our goal for pre-production and principal photography, we have partnered with our friends at Independent Arts and Media as our fiscal sponsor.
Independent Arts and Media is a San-Francisco 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building community through media and the arts. This means that all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
