Folk Hero & Funny Guy
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| Folk Hero & Funny Guy | |
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| Directed by | Jeff Grace |
| Written by | Jeff Grace |
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| Cinematography | Nancy Schreiber |
| Edited by | Jonathan Melin |
| Music by | Adam Ezra |
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| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Folk Hero & Funny Guy is a 2016 American comedy film written, directed, and produced by Jeff Grace, in his directorial debut. It stars Alex Karpovsky, Wyatt Russell, Meredith Hagner, Michael Ian Black, Hannah Simone, Heather Morris, Melanie Lynskey, and David Cross.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, 2016. It was released in a limited release and through video on demand on May 12, 2017, by Gravitas Ventures.
A successful singer-songwriter plans to help his friend with his struggling comedy career by hiring him as his opening act on his solo tour.
Cast
- Alex Karpovsky as Paul
- Wyatt Russell as Jason
- Meredith Hagner as Bryn
- Michael Ian Black as Randy
- Hannah Simone as Emily
- Heather Morris as Nicole
- Melanie Lynskey as Becky
- David Cross as Chris DeRose
- Sarah Arnold as Kelly
- Alex McKenna as Stacy
- Rachel Staman as Sky
- Thida Penn as Belina
- Jessica Megan Rivera as Anasctacia
- Todd Berger as Johnny
- Blaise Miller as Doug
- Kevin M. Brennann as Robbie Nelson
- Mike C. Manning as Cardie
Production
In November 2013, a Kickstarter campaign was unveiled to raise funds for the film, with a $50,000 goal being reached.[1] It was also confirmed Jeff Grace would direct the film, from a screenplay he wrote, with Alex Karpovsky, Liza Oppenheimer, starring in the film, while Adam Ezra would be composing the film, as well as composing original songs.[1] In June 2014, it was revealed that Wyatt Russell and Melanie Lynskey joined the cast of the film, with Ryland Aldrich producing alongside Grace.[2] In January 2015, Heather Morris and Meredith Hagner joined the cast of the film.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, 2016.[4] Shortly after, Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for a limited release and through video on demand on May 12, 2017.[5]