Behind the Scene

Crafting For Love of the American Dream

The journey of For Love of the American Dream began during the transformative 2016 election, inspired by powerful speeches from Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, which affirmed that America is the greatest country on earth. This idea took root in a pivotal conversation with Alicia Glasgow, who passionately stated, “The stories of immigrants must be told.” That moment planted the seed for a script that would grow into something extraordinary—a tribute to the enduring promise of the American Dream.

Finally, the project found its Hollywood-ready form in the hands of Ben Dolce, who masterfully wove together the film’s themes with poetic symbolism. He introduced the cherry tree as a central metaphor—a reflection of the American Dream’s beauty, fragility, and enduring strength. Just as the cherry blossoms thrive in Washington, D.C., the film celebrates the perseverance and courage of those who dare to dream.

This is more than a film—it’s a legacy project, one that aspires to remind audiences worldwide of the ideals that make the American Dream timeless. It’s a story of hope, faith, and the collective human spirit—a story we believe is history in the making.

The end of this incredible journey will be marked when Ben Dolce steps onto the Oscar stage to accept the award for Best Original Screenplay, and For Love of the American Dream takes its place among the great Hollywood classics.

Thank You to Our Interns!
We extend our deepest gratitude to our talented team of interns, whose dedication and creativity have been instrumental in bringing For Love of the American Dream to life. This project truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for your contributions.

Team Members:

  • Gabriel Rodriguez – Pitch Deck Designer
  • Ellie Farbman – Pitch Deck Color & Design Editor
  • Daniella Becerra – Deck Pitch Writer
  • Kylie Benesh-Llop – Video Editor: Created the virtual film’s Pitch trailer
  • Gianna DiMuzio and Sophie Moorea – Composer
  • Sean Jeon, Maureen Finn, Kadin R. Mcelwain, Lindsay Hellman – Marketing Intern
  • Stephanie Aguinaldo, Gavin Von Der Ahe – Marketing Team
  • Jiaxi Pan – Graphic Designer: Designed banners and digital certificates of appreciation
  • Brianna Stringfellow: Graphic Designer
  • Zihan Tang – Cover Artist & Visual Concept Designer
  • Jason Ni, Taja Emmanus – Web Developer/Designer
  • Cass Roze Reit: Spokesperson Promotional Video Creator

Financial Operations Team

  • Business Plan Analyst & Writer Team
    • Mathias Daniel – Financial Analysis & Market Research
    • Daniel O’Sullivan – Content & Narrative Development

Mladen Vuckovic – Investor Relations & Financial Analyst
Contributed to structuring the financials and developing investment materials for For Love of the American Dream.

Cade Brudos Thayer – Equity Finance Intern

🎬 Film Deck Pitch – Intern Contributors

  • Lucia Li – Finance Strategy Analyst
  • Sayuni Hettiarachchi –  Financial analysis

Legal

Andrew Spiers
Legal Intern – Contracts & Compliance

Charles Dennis
Legal Intern – Investor Agreements & Research

This section serves as a reference for our interns’ incredible work. Thank you for being an integral part of the For Love of the American Dream team!