James Sweeney

Bred in Alaska, James Sweeney is an actor-turned-playwright-turned-filmmaker. His debut directorial feature, Straight Up, which he wrote, directed, produced and acts in opposite Katie Findlay, was the Breakthrough Centerpiece at Outfest and is in select theaters from February 28 through Strand Releasing. His previous works have premiered at Frameline, Mill Valley Film Festival, and on Short of the Week.