"Good drama (and comedy) often comes from the simple act of placing characters in a situation that is not usual nor comfortable for them."
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HuffPost Article - Interview with Lynn Shelton, Director of Humpday - 25 May 2011 - Archive
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Lynn Shelton
Lynn Shelton (27 August 1965 – 16 May 2020) was an American filmmaker, director, screenwriter, producer, editor and actor
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