Lynn Shelton

American filmmaker (1965–2020)

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Lynn Shelton was an American film director, screenwriter, film producer, and actor. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, in 1965, she was educated at Oberlin College and the University of Washington. Her professional work in film direction, production, and acting began in 2001. She wrote and spoke in English.

Her notable work includes the film *Humpday*. She participated in the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Her works are held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Shelton had one child. She died in 2020 from a hematopoietic system disease under natural circumstances.

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Oberlin, Ohio, USA

Lynn Shelton (August 27, 1965 – May 15, 2020) was an American filmmaker known for writing, directing, and producing such films as Humpday and Your Sister's Sister. She was associated with the mumblecore genre. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lynn Shelton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music — Self2020
Sword of Trust — Deirdre2019
Half the Picture — Self2018
Marc Maron: Too Real — Self2017
Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel — Mean Tabloid Lady2015
Prince Avalanche — Madison (voice)2013
Lucky Them — Lisa2013
Maron — Sheila2013
Safety Not Guaranteed — Uptight Mom2012
Junk — Marla2012

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Lynn
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Oberlin
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Notable work: Humpday
Participant in: 2009 Cannes Film Festival
Field of work: acting
Image: Lynn Shelton.jpg
Number of children: 1

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date of birth: 1965-08-27
Commons category: Lynn Shelton
has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art
related category: Category:Films directed by Lynn Shelton
start of work period: 2001-00-00
cause of death: hematopoietic system disease
manner of death: natural causes
name in native language: Lynn Shelton
described at URL: www.criterion.com/current/posts/6949-mourning-lynn-shelton
date of death: 2020-05-16
writing language: English language
sexual orientation: bisexuality