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Tommy Dorfman Debuts as Director with Powerful Film

11/12/2025

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Tommy Dorfman makes her directorial debut with I Wish You All the Best, based on Mason Deaver's novel.
The film follows Ben, a nonbinary teen kicked out by conservative parents.
It released on November 7, featuring Corey Fogelmanis as Ben and Lena Dunham as their art teacher.
Dorfman wrote the script during her transition and is developing a new project based on Mariko Tamaki's graphic novel.

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Story summary

Tommy Dorfman makes her directorial debut with I Wish You All the Best, based on Mason Deaver's novel.
The film follows Ben, a nonbinary teen kicked out by conservative parents.
It released on November 7, featuring Corey Fogelmanis as Ben and Lena Dunham as their art teacher.
Dorfman wrote the script during her transition and is developing a new project based on Mariko Tamaki's graphic novel.