Synopsis
A teenager attends a fantasy writers' convention where he discovers his idea has been stolen by an established novelist.
Key facts
Cast
Michael Angarano, Sam Rockwell, Jemaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge, Halley Feiffer, Mike White, Héctor Jiménez, Josh Pais
Original language
English
First release
September 30, 2009 (United States)
Production companies
HH Films
Filming locations
Utah
Crew
Screenplay
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Producer
John J. Kelly, Mike White
Cinematography
Munn Powell
Editing
Yuka Ruell
Music
David Wingo
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 30, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 13, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 4, 2010 |
| Streaming | Poland | August 13, 2010 |
| Theatrical | France | August 25, 2010 |
| Streaming | Japan | December 23, 2010 |
| Streaming | France | February 23, 2021 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | March 2, 2010 |
| Home video | Taiwan | November 18, 2010 |
| Home video | France | January 5, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Jared Hess |
| Cast | Michael Angarano (Benjamin), Sam Rockwell (Bronco / Brutus), Jemaine Clement (Ronald Chevalier), Jennifer Coolidge (Judith), Halley Feiffer (Tabatha), Mike White (Dusty), Héctor Jiménez (Lonnie Donaho), Josh Pais (Todd Keefe), Clive Revill (Cletus), Suzanne May (Vanaya / Venonka), John Pleshette (Merve), John Baker (Don Carlos), Steve Berg (Obnoxious Fan), Brian Unger (Journalist), Edgar Oliver (Duncan / Lord Daysius), Johnny Hoops (Kenaya/Kenonka), Robin D. Ballard (Female Assistant), Kristin Brewer (Lady Shopper), Kristie Conway (Nerdy Girl), Rod Decker (Rod Decker), Isaac Demke (Loyal Fan), Jizelle Jade Jarquina (Troll Girl), Daniel "Doc" Love (Camera Operator), Jeanette Puhich (Sherry), John D. Richards, Jr. (Bank Teller), Isaac Russell (Skinny Boy), John Shere (Boom Operator), Edward Osborn (Gross Guy), Benji Hughes (Dad Photo) |
| Screenplay | Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess |
| Producer | John J. Kelly, Mike White |
| Executive producer | Ben LeClair, Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess |
| Cinematography | Munn Powell |
| Editing | Yuka Ruell |
| Music | David Wingo |
| Production design | Richard A. Wright |
| Costumes | April Napier |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
