LYNN SHELTON (Director)
After several years of acting for the stage in Seattle and New York, Lynn Shelton attended the MFA program for Photography at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She then spent a decade as an experimental and documentary filmmaker (THE CLOUDS THAT TOUCH US OUT OF CLEAR SKIES, THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORS) and as an editor (OUTPATIENT, HEDDA GABLER, MEASURE) before writing and directing her first feature-length film. The result, WE GO WAY BACK, premiered at Slamdance 2006 where it picked up the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature and the Kodak Vision Award for Best Cinematography. Shelton's second feature film, MY EFFORTLESS BRILLIANCE, premiered in competition at SXSW 2008 and won Shelton a nomination for the 2009 Independent Spirit "Someone to Watch" Award. HUMPDAY is Shelton's third feature.
After several years of acting for the stage in Seattle and New York, Lynn Shelton attended the MFA program for Photography at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She then spent a decade as an experimental and documentary filmmaker (THE CLOUDS THAT TOUCH US OUT OF CLEAR SKIES, THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORS) and as an editor (OUTPATIENT, HEDDA GABLER, MEASURE) before writing and directing her first feature-length film. The result, WE GO WAY BACK, premiered at Slamdance 2006 where it picked up the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature and the Kodak Vision Award for Best Cinematography. Shelton's second feature film, MY EFFORTLESS BRILLIANCE, premiered in competition at SXSW 2008 and won Shelton a nomination for the 2009 Independent Spirit "Someone to Watch" Award. HUMPDAY is Shelton's third feature.
MARK DUPLASS (Ben)
Mark Duplass and his brother Jay recently made a film called THE PUFFY CHAIR one of the breakout hits from the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which also stars Mark, won the Audience Award at SXSW 2005 and was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards. It was released theatrically by Roadside Attractions and Netflix in 2006 and is now available on DVD and Showtime. Mark and Jay first made a name for themselves with a string of award-winning short films, including "This is John" and "Scrabble," which each premiered at Sundance, in 2003 and 2004, respectively. The Duplass Brothers are currently writing and directing films for both Universal and Fox Searchlight and have sold "The Trail," a television show co-produced with The Weitz Brothers, to NBC. Their newest feature, BAGHEAD was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics at Sundance 2008 and released July 2008. Mark can also be seen as the lead actor in the Seattle-shot comedy TRUE ADOLESCENTS and the new rotoscoped animated feature film MARS. Both films are currently in post-production.
Mark Duplass and his brother Jay recently made a film called THE PUFFY CHAIR one of the breakout hits from the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which also stars Mark, won the Audience Award at SXSW 2005 and was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards. It was released theatrically by Roadside Attractions and Netflix in 2006 and is now available on DVD and Showtime. Mark and Jay first made a name for themselves with a string of award-winning short films, including "This is John" and "Scrabble," which each premiered at Sundance, in 2003 and 2004, respectively. The Duplass Brothers are currently writing and directing films for both Universal and Fox Searchlight and have sold "The Trail," a television show co-produced with The Weitz Brothers, to NBC. Their newest feature, BAGHEAD was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics at Sundance 2008 and released July 2008. Mark can also be seen as the lead actor in the Seattle-shot comedy TRUE ADOLESCENTS and the new rotoscoped animated feature film MARS. Both films are currently in post-production.
JOSHUA LEONARD (Andrew)
Joshua Leonard is a Los Angeles based actor who originally entered into the public eye in 1999 with his role in THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. Since then his film credits have grown significantly, including leading roles in LIKE MOLES, LIKE RATS, SIMPLE THINGS, TWO DAYS, SHOOTING LIVIEN and HBO's "Live From Baghdad," among others. He has played supporting roles in THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z, QUID PRO QUO, HATCHET, THINGS BEHIND THE SUN, DEUCES WILD, and MEN OF HONOR. In addition to his extensive film experience, Joshua has performed in a number of television shows, including a recurring role on "CSI: Miami" and guest appearances in "Bones," "Numbers," and "NYPD Blue."
Joshua Leonard is a Los Angeles based actor who originally entered into the public eye in 1999 with his role in THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. Since then his film credits have grown significantly, including leading roles in LIKE MOLES, LIKE RATS, SIMPLE THINGS, TWO DAYS, SHOOTING LIVIEN and HBO's "Live From Baghdad," among others. He has played supporting roles in THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z, QUID PRO QUO, HATCHET, THINGS BEHIND THE SUN, DEUCES WILD, and MEN OF HONOR. In addition to his extensive film experience, Joshua has performed in a number of television shows, including a recurring role on "CSI: Miami" and guest appearances in "Bones," "Numbers," and "NYPD Blue."
ALYCIA DELMORE (Anna)
Alycia is a Seattle native with a background largely in theatre. A graduate of Western Washington University, she recently played Thaisa in "Pericles" and Lady Percy in "Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2," both at Seattle Shakespeare Company. Her film credits include WE GO WAY BACK (Dir. Lynn Shelton), THE TELEPHONE NUMBERING SYSTEM (Dir. William Weiss), and a to-be-released serial podcast called "What the Funny?" (Dir. Lynn Shelton) on cautionzero.net.
Alycia is a Seattle native with a background largely in theatre. A graduate of Western Washington University, she recently played Thaisa in "Pericles" and Lady Percy in "Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2," both at Seattle Shakespeare Company. Her film credits include WE GO WAY BACK (Dir. Lynn Shelton), THE TELEPHONE NUMBERING SYSTEM (Dir. William Weiss), and a to-be-released serial podcast called "What the Funny?" (Dir. Lynn Shelton) on cautionzero.net.