My Effortless Brilliance
Synopsis
Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris). Dylan, fed up with Eric's self-involved antics, dumps him and disappears to live in a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Washington; two years later, Eric arrives (sporting a Prius, white sneakers, and a fear of spiders) to mend the friendship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Shelton
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Nelson, Calvin Lee Reeder, Lynn Shelton, Jeanette Maus, Basil Harris
- Original Score
- Ted Speaker
- Original Title
- My Effortless Brilliance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- IFC Films, Seashel Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Shelton
Sean Nelson, Calvin Lee Reeder, Lynn Shelton, Jeanette Maus, Basil Harris
Ted Speaker
Benjamin Kasulke
Sean Donavan, Lynn Shelton
Lynn Shelton, Dave Nakayama, Mark Price
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Shelton
Director
Lynn Shelton
Producer
Sean Nelson
Writer
Benjamin Kasulke
Director of Photography
Sean Donavan
Editor
Calvin Lee Reeder
Writer
Lynn Shelton
Writer
Mark Price
Producer
Ted Speaker
Original Music Composer
Jasminka Vukcevic
Production Design
Lynn Shelton
Editor
Jeanette Maus
Writer
Basil Harris
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Effortless Brilliance
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What is My Effortless Brilliance about?
Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris). Dylan, fed up with Eric's self-involved antics, dumps him and disappears to live in a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Washington; two years later, Eric arrives (sporting a Prius, white sneakers, and a fear of spiders) to mend the friendship.
Who directed My Effortless Brilliance?
My Effortless Brilliance was directed by Lynn Shelton.
Who stars in My Effortless Brilliance?
The principal cast of My Effortless Brilliance includes Sean Nelson, Basil Harris, Calvin Lee Reeder, Jeanette Maus.
When was My Effortless Brilliance released and how long is it?
My Effortless Brilliance was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for My Effortless Brilliance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Effortless Brilliance was composed by Ted Speaker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Effortless Brilliance?
My Effortless Brilliance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).