Private Project

Dream Machine

A veteran autoshop mechanic is priced out of his profession by the invention of flying cars — opening a rift between him and his long-suffering wife.

NOTE: Dream Machine is currently a WORK IN PROGRESS, and is on track for completion by July 2nd.

  • Dan Egan
    Director
    I Hear It Too, Sidewalk Wars
  • Dan Egan
    Writer
    I Hear It Too, Sidewalk Wars
  • Javier Ronceros
    Key Cast
    "Marco"
    Instant Family, ER, The Shield
  • Rosa Delgado
    Key Cast
    "Isabela"
    No Air For Angels
  • JJ Dunlap
    Key Cast
    "Stranger"
    Shameless, Chicago P.D., Selena: The Series
  • Ian Steven Peterson
    Director of Photography
    On The Line, Residential, Our Garden
  • Liz Holland
    Producer
    Red Velvet, Stalled, Undercut
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Sci-fi
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    75,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dan Egan

Dan Egan is an Australian-Canadian filmmaker and actor who has been active in Los Angeles since 2015. After winning leading roles in feature films (Higher Education) and network TV series (Murder Book), Dan has gone on to write and direct his own projects, including the psychological horror short film 'I Hear It Too' and retro-futuristic sci-fi drama 'Dream Machine'. A first-time filmmaker, Dan is excited to debut both shorts in festivals this summer.

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Director Statement

Dream Machine is a story about unseen things, and the exceptional beauty that can be discovered in even the most average existence.

Thank you for taking the time to watch our labor of love. <3