DREAM

“Dream” is a story based in the heart of Memphis about a young couple who were once graced for greatness, envied by friends and peers alike until the grips of reality took a drastic turn on their relationship. Filled with raw emotions and fiery passion from the main characters, “Dream” exemplifies the effect of everyday economic woes as it relates to the common issues between man and woman.

  • Tyson Mishun McClain
    Director
  • Phillip Townsend
    Director
  • Tyson Mishun McClain
    Writer
  • Tyson Mishun McClain
    Producer
  • Dee Dee Boman
    Key Cast
    "Dream"
  • Brandon McMillon
    Key Cast
    "Jaylen"
  • Essex Berry
    Key Cast
    "Sinn"
  • Chasity Nicole
    Key Cast
    "Leila"
  • Angela Feild
    Key Cast
    "Bianca"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 15, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Midsouth Film Festival
    Memphis
    United States
    February 27, 2020
    Midsouth Film Festival
    Best Midsouth Film
  • International Black & Diversity Film Festival
    Ontario
    Canada
    September 15, 2021
    RedCarpet Event
    Best Short Film
Director Biography - Tyson Mishun McClain, Phillip Townsend

Born in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Tyson grew up humble and thankful for his family and friends. An avid advocate for creativity and education at an early age, Tyson blossomed academically and went on to excel as a student-athlete during his high school years. He was a star football, basketball, and track star before he received a basketball scholarship to play for Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After a successful collegiate basketball career, mildly abbreviated from a near-fatal car accident, Tyson went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Human Services Management. After a short stint living in Atlanta, he moved back home to Mississippi where he began studying to become an educator. He attended Mississippi Valley State University and Full Sail University in 2010 and 2013 respectively, earning a 3.5 GPA with a Master's of Education degree in Secondary Education and a 3.4 GPA with a Master's of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. Tyson began teaching on the secondary level where he rediscovered his passion for creativity. He taught subjects on the middle school and high school level in Fine Arts, World History and Social Studies, Information and Computer Technology II, Keyboarding, S.T.E.M., Entrepreneurship, and Career Pathways Experience.

Tyson completed his first full spec screenplay while attending Full Sail University Online in 2014-2014. He has endeavored in several other screenplays since, and has entertained the thought of writing for television and stage plays. He has devoted most of his time in the craft of graphic design, videography, and screenwriting. He wishes to get his works published on the big screen one day and become known as a successful screenwriter. His goals are to one day earn enough money to build his own School of Performing Arts charter school in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, and build platforms to allow students the opportunities to learn and showcase their talents.

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Do to others as others do unto you, do for others as others do for you. Morals.