Creative Nonfiction
“Art Imitates Life”
Synopsis
College student Ella is completely focused on her ambiguously romantic relationship with her dorm-mate, Chris. She is so consumed by trying to understand his behavior that she's neglecting the screenplay she is supposed to write in order to graduate. When she does sit down to work on the script, her increasingly awkward social life bleeds onto the page and her work begins to express her true feelings about her own situation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lena Dunham
- Screenplay & Story
- Lena Dunham
- Original Score
- Teddy Blanks
- Original Title
- Creative Nonfiction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham
Teddy Blanks
Brett Jutkiewicz, Hannah Lesser
Laurie Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Simmons
Producer
Brett Jutkiewicz
Director of Photography
Hannah Lesser
Director of Photography
Lena Dunham
Director
Lena Dunham
Writer
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What is Creative Nonfiction about?
College student Ella is completely focused on her ambiguously romantic relationship with her dorm-mate, Chris. She is so consumed by trying to understand his behavior that she's neglecting the screenplay she is supposed to write in order to graduate. When she does sit down to work on the script, her increasingly awkward social life bleeds onto the page and her work begins to express her true feelings about her own situation.
Who directed Creative Nonfiction?
Creative Nonfiction was directed by Lena Dunham.
Who stars in Creative Nonfiction?
The principal cast of Creative Nonfiction includes Lena Dunham, David Unger, Audrey Gelman, Slaine Jenkins, Jeffrey Cristiani.
When was Creative Nonfiction released and how long is it?
Creative Nonfiction was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Creative Nonfiction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Creative Nonfiction was composed by Teddy Blanks.