Daydream Believer (2001 film)

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Daydream Believer
Directed by Debra Eisenstadt
Written byDebra Eisenstadt
Produced byDebra Eisenstadt
StarringSybil Kempson
CinematographyDebra Eisenstadt
Edited byDebra Eisenstadt
Music byJenifer Jackson
Release dates
  • January 21, 2001 (2001-01-21)(Slamdance)
  • September 25, 2002 (2002-09-25)(limited)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Daydream Believer is a 2001 American film written and directed by Debra Eisenstadt and starring Sybil Kempson. [1]

Contents

Cast

Reception

The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. [2]

Accolade

At the 17th Independent Spirit Awards, Eisenstadt won the Someone to Watch Award for her work in the film. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Foundas, Scott (15 April 2001). "Daydream Believer". Variety . Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  2. "Daydream Believer". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  3. Hipes, Patrick (29 January 2019). "'Imaginary Order' Filmmaker Debra Eisenstadt Inks With Gersh At Sundance". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  4. Ross, Matthew (26 February 2004). "Turning Leaf Someone to Watch Award". Variety . Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  5. Ebert, Roger (24 March 2002). "Familiar names top Indie awards". RogerEbert.com . Retrieved 10 July 2020.