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ABSTRACT Created Dreams The Use and Function of Dreamscapes in Film and Literature J. F. Pagel MD [Chair], Susan Shilliday, Stewart Stern, Ursula K. Leguin J. F. Pagel - Assistant Clinical Professor University of Colorado Medical School. Director: Penrose-St. Francis Sleep Laboratory (Colorado Springs) and the Sleep Center of Southern Colorado (Pueblo). Past-chair of the Dream Section of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Author of 60 papers on sleep and dream including: The effects of ethnicity, age, gender, stress and creative interest on dream use, Non-dreamers, Dreaming and creativity in Filmmakers, The effects of daytime somnolence, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy on dream recall, Drug induced nightmares, and the Definition of Dream. Susan Shilliday Title of Presentation - "The Use of Dreams in the Screenplay" Screenwriter "Legends of the Fall, Thirty Something." Screenwriting Advisor Sundance Institute, Moonstone Film Labs. Stewart Stern Title of Presentation "How to Use Dreams in Screenwriting" Screenwriter Academy Award Screenwriting "Rebel Without a Cause." Multiple other projects including: Rachel, Rachel & Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams, Screenwriting Advisor Sundance Institute Ursula K. Leguin Title of Presentation "The Use of the Dream in Novels and Science Fiction"
Summary of Presentation Many writers include dream imagery in their work. In film, such dreamscapes
often differ in cinematographic focus and framing, sound, pace, story and
imagery from non-dream portions of the film. Writers vary grammatology,
metaphor, and pace in creating dreamscapes. Presenters will discuss the
characteristics, functions and roles of dreamscapes in story.
Abstract The filmatic dream portrayal differs from the written dream report. The image can be portrayed allowing for visual as well as verbal associations. The perceptual distortion, the altered orientation in space and time that seems characteristic of many dreams may be easier to portray on film. This is a component of the dream that is poorly presented in a written or verbal presentation of the dream. The dream is often complex, multilevel, and abstract - concepts difficult to translate into language and verbal reports. Yet a filmatic dream image has limitations. What is missing in film imagery of dream is the internal, unspoken dialog of the dream character and the emotional context that so typifies dreaming. These components of the dream may be better translated verbally or in written form.
Notes: (1) From previous experience, it is difficult to make firm schedules with individuals actively working in film. Susan Shilliday has accepted pending later clarification of her schedule. Stewart Stern has accepted, but hes 80 years of age and sometimes in poor health. If we come up to the conference and they cannot present Kathleen Broyles Program Coordinator for Sundance Filmmaking and Screenwriting Labs has agreed to present. (2) Stewart Stern is the "grand old man" of Screenwriting, justifiably famous in the film community. His presentation should attract those with interest in film from the local area. Hes well known for his workshops with screenwriters. If he can come and do a workshop during the conference on the use of dreams in screenwriting, it would attract even more attendees. I know that I would like to be there. I would like to schedule his film "Summer breezes, Winter Winds" for presentation. The entire first segment is derived from dream. (3) If you dont have enough presenters in the "Film" area, I would be happy to present my topic independently of these truly creative artists using film clips my presentation could be as little as 15 min and as much as 45-60 minutes - and act as a non-presenting chair for this session.
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