James Sweeney (filmmaker)

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James Sweeney
Born1990 [1]
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter, actor
Years active2010–present

James Sweeney (born 1990) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is most known for directing and starring in Straight Up (2019) and Twinless (2025).

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Early life

Sweeney grew up in Alaska. [2]

Career

In 2019, Sweeney directed, wrote, and starred in Straight Up which had its world premiere at Outfest. [3] The film was released in February 2020, by Strand Releasing. [4] [5] Prior to, Sweeney made a Proof of concept short film based upon the script, Normal Doors for 20th Digital Studio. [6] Sweeney earned a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay. [7] [8]

Sweeney's next film Twinless which he directs, wrote, and stars opposite Dylan O'Brien will have its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. [9] [10]

Personal life

Sweeney is gay. [11] [12]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleDirectorProducerWriter
2019 Straight Up YesYesYes
2025 Twinless YesYesYes

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References

  1. ↑ "James Sweeney". Issue Magazine. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ Ragga, Pippa (June 25, 2020). "'Straight Up' Is James Sweeney's Powerful Feature Film Debut". Distractify . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Straight Up". Outfest . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ Day-Ramos, Dino (August 6, 2019). "Strand Releasing Acquires James Sweeney Comedy 'Straight Up'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Straight Up". Strand Releasing. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ Small, Courtney (August 7, 2015). "Shorts Spotlight: Normal Doors". Cinema Axis. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ Moser, Joey (March 29, 2021). "Indie Spirit Nominee James Sweeney On Creating a Unique Romantic Comedy with 'Straight Up'". Awards Daily. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2021 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced!". Film Independent . January 26, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 15, 2024). "Dylan O'Brien Sets 'Twinless' With James Sweeney Directing & Starring; Republic Pictures Takes Global On Three Point Capital & David Permut Production". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  10. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  11. ↑ Macaulay, Scott (February 28, 2020). ""The Concept Stemmed from Loneliness…": Writer, Director and Star James Sweeney on his Romantic Comedy, Straight Up". Filmmaker . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ Reynolds, Daniel (March 1, 2020). "The Gay Introvert Takes Center Stage in James Sweeney's Straight Up". The Advocate . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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