Experimental Documentary Film

"The Dream Film became clear throughout my work on the set of Sole Productions seventh feature film, "Mind Over Mindy" as the video documentarian. Dreams of other artists unfolded and evolved right in front of me...​

The Dream Film is an autobiographical documentary with an experimental edge, officially started back in 2013. The story follows me (Ashley) through a series of real life experiences in graduate school during that time in life when people are compelled to ask themselves, "Who am I, and what is my purpose?" Through many twists and turns my dreams became clear: to create a full-length film about the pitfalls and triumphs of being an independent artist in USA. 

The story takes a turn by removing the camera off my life and onto a film-set where I began to document the work of an independent film company aspiring to make it to the top. This new perspective unfolds a cast of characters including filmmakers, actors, and musicians all doing the same: following their dreams.  At what cost? The time, pressure, and lack of money that seem to plague every indie-project is prevalent and real. Needless to say, the film is filled with expression of a different kind: the emotional weight artists bear. We don't always choose who we are or what we want to become but sometimes the choices we make can take us places beyond our wildest dreams.