My Effortless Brilliance

My Effortless Brilliance is a 2008 independent dark comedy film directed by Lynn Shelton and starring Basil Harris, Sean Nelson, Jeanette Maus, and Calvin Reeder, all of whom co-wrote the film.[1]

The film screened at such film festivals as South by Southwest and Maryland Film Festival, and was released on DVD by IFC Films in November 2009.[2][3]

Cast

  • Jeanette Maus as Jayme
  • Calvin Lee Reeder as Jim
  • Basil Harris as Dylan
  • Sean Nelson as Eric Lambert Jones

References

  1. ^ Axmaker, Sean (May 17, 2020). "Interview: Lynn Shelton on "My Effortless Brillians"". Parallax View. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  2. ^ Kay, Jeremy (July 16, 2008). "IFC aquires Lynn Shelton's My Effortless Brilliance". ScreenDaily. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  3. ^ Sciretta, Peter (February 7, 2008). "SXSW Movie Trailers: One Minute To Nine, Up With Me, My Effortless Brilliance". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.