James Sweeney
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://sweeneytawd.com

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1990-06-08
    • Born Place: Sacramento, California, USA
  • Also Known As:

    جیمز سوینی

James Sweeney

James Sweeney is a multi-talented American filmmaker, actor, and writer, known for his unique and intelligent approach to storytelling. Born in 1990, Sweeney was raised in Eagle River, Alaska. He developed an early passion for theater and later pursued his love of storytelling at Chapman University, where he studied both screenwriting and acting. He is openly gay and often explores themes of identity and human connection in his work.Sweeney's breakout film was his directorial and writing debut, the 2019 screwball romantic comedy Straight Up, in which he also starred. The film was praised for its witty dialogue and unconventional take on a romantic relationship, earning him a nomination for Best First Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.His latest project is the 2025 film Twinless, which he wrote, directed, and co-starred in opposite Dylan O'Brien. The dark comedy, which follows two men who meet in a support group for people who have lost their twin, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for U.S. Dramatic Competition and received critical acclaim. Twinless is noted for its sharp humor, emotional depth, and a compelling narrative that shifts from a straightforward dramedy to a more complex character study. Sweeney was recently named one of Variety's "10 Directors to Watch."

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