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Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying

After finding out their best friend is dying, filmmakers Parker and Devin decide to document their journey to see Wes one last time - all in the name of Hollywood success.

  • Parker Seaman
    Director
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  • Devin Das
    Writer
    Keeping Company
  • Parker Seaman
    Writer
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  • Devin Das
    Producer
    7 Days in Hell, Keeping Company
  • Parker Seaman
    Producer
  • Trent Anderson
    Producer
  • Adam Maffei
    Producer
    Keeping Company, A Hard Problem, 5 Years Apart
  • Devin Das
    Key Cast
    "Devin"
    Keeping Company
  • Parker Seaman
    Key Cast
    "Parker"
  • Wes Schlagenahuf
    Key Cast
    "Wes"
  • D'Arcy Carden
    Key Cast
    "Chelsea"
    The Good Place, Bombshell, Barry
  • Mark Duplass
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
    Safety Not Guaranteed, Creep, The Morning Show
  • Aparna Nancherla
    Key Cast
    "Sketchies Commercial Actress"
    Corporate, Mythic Quest
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 18 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 14, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tribeca Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    June 9, 2022
    World Premiere
    U.S. Narrative Competition
Distribution Information
  • Verve Talent & Literary Agency
    Sales Agent
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Parker Seaman

Parker's previous work includes I'M HAPPY, I PROMISE (SXSW, 2020) and DANCER BOY (Vimeo Staff Pick), establishing a visual style comprised of mixed media and home video, telling stories that blur the line between fiction and reality. This film is Parker's directorial debut, all thanks to Co-Writer/Producer/Actor Devin Das.

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Director Statement

A comedy that pits the paradigm of friendship and the false ideals of Hollywood success against each other, creating for a heartfelt rollercoaster ride between three best friends and their incredibly complicated relationship.