Private Project

I Dared to Dream

When a young boy's dream to become an actor is rejected by his mother, he turns to his only friend for comfort - Shakespeare.

  • Steven Wan
    Director
  • Steven Wan
    Writer
  • Steven Wan
    Key Cast
    "Boy"
  • Wendy Wu
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Aadesh Lala
    Camera Crew
  • Zaid Memon
    Camera Crew
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    drama, family, shakespeare
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 2, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English, Mandarin Chinese
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The King's School
Director Biography - Steven Wan

Born in Shenzhen, China, Steven has been in love with the art of filmmaking since the age of 3. Since then, he's created multiple short films and documentaries addressing a wide range of societal issues, from climate change and political activism to films exploring notions of identity and voice. Steven loves to sing and read in his free time, and his favourite film ever is the Shawshank Redemption.

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PS: Sorry but there's no poster for this film. Hopefully it doesn't impact the festival! If you desperately need one please let me know.