The life of an unhappily married perfectionist begins to spiral out of control after he decides to pursue the real woman his virtual love interest is modeled after.
Perfectionist RICHARD WISEMAN runs a highly successful photography business—with the help of his assistant and mother Princess Wiseman—popularized by his ability to capture beautiful loving moments of his clients. Unfortunately, he struggles to find the same love that surrounds his everyday work life within his own marriage to Liyah Lyles-Wiseman.
Although Richard feels he’s trying his best, it doesn’t seem to be enough. So much that everything triggers the reality of his floundering relationship. Richard still holds hope, yet Liyah wants more than what the marriage may offer as her desire to rise through the culinary ranks takes priority.
With things appearing in dire straits, Richard decides to sign up for a hyper-realistic virtual world in the hopes of finding something different. Things soon begin to spiral out of control when Richard discovers that his new virtual partner, Toya, is based on someone real, triggering his decision to find her in the real world.
Screenplay by Lafayette Dennis
The life of an unhappily married perfectionist begins to spiral out of control after he decides to pursue the real woman his virtual love interest is modeled after.
Perfectionist RICHARD WISEMAN runs a highly successful photography business—with the help of his assistant and mother Princess Wiseman—popularized by his ability to capture beautiful loving moments of his clients. Unfortunately, he struggles to find the same love that surrounds his everyday work life within his own marriage to Liyah Lyles-Wiseman.
Although Richard feels he’s trying his best, it doesn’t seem to be enough. So much that everything triggers the reality of his floundering relationship. Richard still holds hope, yet Liyah wants more than what the marriage may offer as her desire to rise through the culinary ranks takes priority.
With things appearing in dire straits, Richard decides to sign up for a hyper-realistic virtual world in the hopes of finding something different. Things soon begin to spiral out of control when Richard discovers that his new virtual partner, Toya, is based on someone real, triggering his decision to find her in the real world.
Screenplay by Lafayette Dennis
Screenplay adaptation by Scott Colby. Illustrated by Gabriel Jardim. Colored by Paul Little. Lettered by Shannon Potratz.
Creative Team
LAFAYETTE DENNIS
Writer & Producer
Lafayette Dennis is a writer/producer whose journey into filmmaking began after receiving encouragement from an acting instructor to put his creativity on paper. Initially wanting to be in front of the camera, Lafayette would go on to found Golden Hughes in 2018 to develop and produce independent feature films and television. He currently has a handful of projects in development, including the romantic drama “Woman of My Dreams,” supernatural horror “The Entity Case,” and a sports coming-of-age “Bat Boy.” As a producer, Lafayette proudly champions diversity and inclusivity, having worked with creators from all walks of life.
Lafayette currently resides with his wife in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, where he enjoys books, food, and travel.
Producer’s Statement
I love movies. For much of my adult life, I’ve wanted to do nothing else but be in the motion picture industry and specifically work with an outstanding team to shepherd great, character-driven projects from script to screen. I love a well-written story that, at its core, has three-dimensional characters and a visual style that jumps off the page. As a producer and a lifelong fan of feature films like Woman of My Dreams, with its aesthetic story and atmospheric vibe, I’m excited to make this a knock-out project. As we embark on this incredible journey, I want nothing more than to see this story fully realized, knowing it will resonate with audiences as much as it resonated with me.
MATTHEW H. MORRIS
Producer
Matthew H. Morris began his entertainment career in Charlotte, North Carolina managing and developing musical artists. He then transitioned into film and television production accruing dozens of credits across the platforms of feature films, national and regional commercials, and episodic television. Matthew went on to found Pinyon Pictures in 2014 to develop, produce and consult for feature films, television, and branded content. He has several projects set for production in 2024 such as inspirational bio-drama Hux, crime comedy I Need a Drink and horror/comedy Click Like to Die as well as dark comedy Fleetwood & DeVille with George Gallo directing set for production in 2025. Mathew is developing several additional features including college basketball sports/drama Late in the Season, action-thriller Circuit, true-crime FBI thriller Alabama Bunker, WWII aviation biopic Steel Angels, paranormal thrillers House of Discord and The Sleeping House along with sci-fi thriller Wardenclyffe, based on the novella by New York Times Best Selling Author F. Paul Wilson. Matthew is also developing several series for television including true crime dramas Techwood and Catcher-Catcher, original crime drama The Ten Thousand, and true crime FBI action/drama HRT: Hostage Rescue Team. As a producer and consultant he works with clients & colleagues across all content platforms, genres and budget levels including project packaging, structured finance, casting, distribution, P&A, and investor relations. Originally from Rome Georgia, Matthew resides in Charleston, South Carolina where he remains a life-long fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves.
Calvin J. Walker
Director
Calvin J Walker is an award-winning filmmaker based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and has been active in the independent film space since 2012. During that time, he’s written for producers from around the world. He’s directed a multitude of projects within the web series and film space. Calvin’s casting agency, WM Casting Group, is becoming one of the go-to agencies for production companies looking to cast diverse talent. Calvin’s greatest work of art is his beautiful family.
Director’s Statement/Vision
Cliff and Claire. Jason and Lyric. Dwayne and Whitley. Darius and Nina. Our ideas of love and romance are often shaped by the characters we see in the television shows and films we watch. This is especially true when our parents’ marriage is less than ideal. Creating idyllic realities based on fictional stories is probably the leading cause of divorce. There have been no case studies on the subject yet. So, this film is a case study. This film investigates the mind of a man who’s trying to create a scripted love story in an unscripted world. I was that man. I am that man. This film is for men like me, Richard, and for the people who tried to love us.
Woman of My Dreams is a unique opportunity to look at a wide array of different relationships and different types of love. The relationship I am most excited about is the character’s relationship with themselves. Black men in America have always battled to understand their worth inside the American system. Therefore, their worth has been rooted in their work and their relationships. These two things became the two biggest indicators of their value as a man. The idea of finding value in oneself is radical and revolutionary and a journey that far too few black men have had the privilege of exploring due to the crippling system of capitalism, underpinned by the violent system of racism. How can a black man know who he can be if he was never meant to be within the system? While I speak specifically about black men, I believe this story is universal and can impact any viewer with an open heart.
RAY ELLINGSEN
Producer
Ray Ellingsen began his film career in 1987 as a writer. He has since gone on to pursue numerous aspects of filmmaking, from directing and producing, to supervising post production of feature films, documentaries, and commercials. In 1999, Ellingsen helped form the motion picture entertainment company, Ugly Old Bird Productions, which produced multiple film and video projects during its five years of doing business.
Ellingsen moved to Arizona in 2005 to manage the largest motion picture film studio in the state of Arizona, Hollywood-Phoenix Film Studios. Within a year, Ellingsen brought in three feature films, numerous commercials, as well as a television series for the studio to produce. Ellingsen left the studio and moved back to Los Angeles to further his filmmaking career.
To date, Ellingsen has written and directed two documentaries and a feature film, along with a multitude of commercial, instructional and industrial projects. He has also produced nine feature films and over 30 video and commercial projects, with two feature films currently in development.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Moving Pictures Media Group
Moving Pictures Media Group, also known as MPMG, is a production company founded for motion picture, television, and internet content. MPMG provides a full suite of services to assist independent filmmakers, production companies and investors in the development, production, post-production, distribution, and marketing of their projects. Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer, Michael Minkler is a three-time Academy Award winner for his outstanding work on Black Hawk Down, Chicago, and Dreamgirls. A seasoned professional who has collaborated on over 200 projects with Hollywood’s elite directors, his most recent works include the Academy Award winning film, The Hateful Eight, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Chief Legal and Operations Officer, Ron Takehara, has a wide range of legal experience in the entertainment industry, from high profile cases involving motion picture and television industry litigation, to representing entertainment production companies, television networks, actors, stunt men and women, and screenwriters.
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