Sharp Stick
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Directed by | Lena Dunham |
Written by | Lena Dunham |
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Cinematography | Ashley Connor |
Edited by | Catrin Hedström |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Sharp Stick is an upcoming American independent film written, directed, and produced by Lena Dunham, who also stars with Kristine Froseth, Taylour Paige, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jon Bernthal, and Scott Speedman. It will premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.[1]
Cast[]
- Kristine Froseth as Sarah Jo
- Taylour Paige
- Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Jon Bernthal as Zach
- Scott Speedman
- Lena Dunham
- Tommy Dorfman
Production[]
Filming for Sharp Stick began in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] On March 2, 2021, it was announced that production had concluded and that the project would be offered to potential buyers at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival.[3][4] The film, in which she also stars, was written and directed by Lena Dunham, in her second feature film directing credit since the 2010 film Tiny Furniture.[5] In August 2021, it was confirmed that Tommy Dorfman would also star.[6]
References[]
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 9, 2021). "Sundance 2022: Hybrid Festival Sees Princess Diana, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dakota Johnson, Bill Cosby, NYC Rock'n'Roll & Regina Hall Fill Lineup". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Munzenrieder, Kyle (March 2, 2021). "Surprise! Lena Dunham Shot Her Second Film Ever in Secret". W. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (March 2, 2021). "Secret Lena Dunham Feature 'Sharp Stick' Wraps Production, Launches Sales at Virtual Berlin (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Snieder, Jeff (March 2, 2021). "Lena Dunham Wraps Secret Movie 'Sharp Stick,' Her First Film in Over a Decade". Collider. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Sharf, Zach (March 2, 2021). "Lena Dunham Filmed Secret Movie 'Sharp Stick,' Her First Directorial Feature in 11 Years". IndieWire. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Evans, Greg (July 22, 2021). "Tommy Dorfman Reintroduces Herself As A Trans Woman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- 2022 films
- English-language films
- American films
- American independent films
- Films directed by Lena Dunham
- Upcoming films