Oscar-nominated co-writer/director Clint Bentley on how TRAIN DREAMS feels large on a small budget. @afi

Oscar-nominated co-writer/director Clint Bentley on how TRAIN DREAMS feels large on a small budget. @afi

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Oscar-nominated co-writer/director Clint Bentley on how TRAIN DREAMS feels large on a small budget.