Lynn Shelton
Lynn Shelton
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Lynn Shelton was born as Lynn Shelton on June 17, 1965.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: June 17, 1965
Died: May 16, 2020
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Shelton was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor. She was best known for her work in the independent film industry.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up on Mercer Island, Washington, Shelton developed a passion for filmmaking at an early age. She began making short films with friends while attending Mercer Island High School. After graduating from college, she worked as a commercial director before transitioning to feature films.
Major Accomplishments
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Shelton's breakthrough film was Humpday, which premiered in 2009 and received critical acclaim for its originality and humor. She went on to direct several other successful independent films, including Your Sister's Sister (2011), Touchy Feely (2013), Laggies (2014), and Sightseers (2012).
Notable Works or Actions
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Shelton was also known for her work on the TV series Big Little Lies, where she served as an executive producer. Her films often explored themes of relationships, family dynamics, and human connection.
Impact and Legacy
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Shelton's contributions to independent cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry. Her unique storytelling style and ability to capture authentic moments on screen have inspired a new generation of filmmakers. Despite her untimely passing in 2020, Shelton's legacy lives on through her films, which continue to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Shelton's ability to craft relatable characters and nuanced stories has made her a beloved figure in the film community. Her dedication to independent cinema and commitment to exploring complex themes have earned her a lasting place in the hearts of fans and fellow filmmakers alike.
Quotes by Lynn Shelton
It feels to me like everyone is going to do their best work when they feel emotionally safe.
The first time I ever intersected with the quote unquote industry or Hollywood or being given a paid job as a director all came because of the reputation I got coming out of Sundance as a veteran Sundance filmmaker.
There's so much great TV and I always thought it would be such a fun little sideway to make money and then not have to worry about my films making a lot of money.
I'd always wanted to work in television once I found out that they started to hire independent filmmakers to direct.
I try to build relationships with the actors, at least to some degree beforehand, whether it's phone calls because I'm from Seattle or all of us meeting in person at some point, which is ideal if at all possible before we get on set together.
Making art, being creative, is risky, especially for actors, but everybody on the set is being creative. You're putting yourself out there with ideas, and to have your brain be free of stress so that it can actually do its best work, it feels like you want to have a real sense of intimacy and connection and trust with everybody.
If I don't have to think about the commercial aspect of it, then I feel like I'm going to make better films.
I like being able to just turn the microscope on a small number of people, get to know them, drop into their lives for a period of time.
I'm not one of those directors who can just kind of walk away from the edit room and come back and check in.