Filmmaker Andrew Wakeman Proctor (LOST DREAMS)

By festreviews on July 2, 2024

LOST DREAMS, 10min., USA
Directed by Andrew Wakeman Proctor
Lost Dreams is about dreams. Scientists have not fully figured out dreams. The ancients believed you could predict the future through your dreams, Native Americans created dream-capturing devices. Some people keep dream diaries. Freud believed that we could fix people's psychological problems by analyzing their dreams.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32021226/?ref_=ttawd_rvi_tt_i_4

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I took an experimental film class at Connecticut College. We studied the works of Maya Dern and Stan Brackage. I was inspired by Anticipation of the Night by Stan Brackage. In the fall of 2009 I received an email inviting me to submit a film to an Experimental film festival in Switzerland. My friend John Prevedini sent me his music "Lost Days" and it inspired "Lost Dreams".

2 .From Idea to finish product how long did it take for you to make this film?

15 years off and on. I first started in late 2009. Then I worked on it off and on through the years. In 2020 I started working on the film seriously again and then in 2022 I got inspired to finish it.

3. How would you describe your film in two words?
Unconscious communication

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced completing this film?

Creating a structure which made sense, a structure with a beginning, middle and an end, because at first it had a good middle and somewhat of an end.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I was a little nervous because my film is very experimental. I was very happy with the feedback. I appreciated the sensitive and thoughtful comments. Thank you very much.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

I realized I enjoyed filming things when I was 8 and held a Sony high 8 camera. I realized I wanted to make films for a career when I was 18 and got introduced to editing at the Marvelwood School.

7. Film you have seen the most in your life?

I would say either "It's a Mad, Mad world" or "The Third man". I have been watching "It's a Mad, Mad, World" for years due to its humor. "The Third Man" is a perfect film for me, perfect story and perfect editing.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

I have had so far a good experience with your festival. I would have enjoyed an in-person screening.

9. You submitted to the festival via Film Freeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

I feel Film Freeway is a good site so far. I think it works really well.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Peach Chicken or Sweet Pepper Pasta

11. What is next for you? A new film?

I am working on a few scripts. One is a comedy about stolen World War 2 art. Then the other one is a feature about a brother who saves his sister from an addiction