James Sweeney (filmmaker)
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James Sweeney (born 1990) is an American filmmaker and actor. He has written, produced, directed and starred in the comedy-dramas Straight Up (2019) and Twinless (2025).
Infobox
Born
1990 (age 34–35)
Education
Chapman University
Occupations
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Years active
2019–present
Tables
· Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Straight Up | Todd | Also director, writer, and producer |
| 2025 | Twinless | Dennis | Also director, writer, and producer |
References
- Issue Magazinehttps://issuemagazine.com/james-sweeney/#/
- Distractifyhttps://www.distractify.com/p/james-sweeney-straight-up
- Filmmakerhttps://filmmakermagazine.com/109267-the-concept-stemmed-from-loneliness-writer-director-and-star-james-sweeney-on-his-romantic-comedy-straight-up/
- The Advocatehttps://www.advocate.com/film/2020/3/01/gay-introvert-takes-center-stage-james-sweeneys-straight
- Issuehttps://www.issuemagazine.com/james-sweeney/#/
- Outfesthttps://www.outfest.org/straight-up/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2019/08/strand-releasing-james-sweeney-comedy-straight-up-katie-findlay-randall-park-betsy-brandt-1202662663/
- Strand Releasinghttps://strandreleasing.com/films/straight-up/
- Cinema Axishttps://cinemaaxis.com/2015/08/07/shorts-spotlight-normal-doors/
- Awards Dailyhttps://www.awardsdaily.com/2021/03/29/james-sweeney-interview/
- Film Independenthttps://www.filmindependent.org/blog/2021-film-independent-spirit-award-nominations-announced/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/02/dylan-obrien-twinless-paramount-1235826958/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/12/sundance-film-festival-lineup-2025-movies-1236200107/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/twinless-review-1236283830/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/01/sundance-awards-2025-1236274339/