James Bolton (Writer/ Director)

After studying art and filmmaking at Loyola Marymount University, James Bolton went on to direct several short films. One of Bolton's shorts, Growing Up and I'm Fine, played at film festivals around the world and was selected to open the Berlin International Film Festival. Eban and Charley is the New York-based writer/director's first feature.

Chris Monlux (Producer)

Chris Monlux's career has involved him in several aspects of the entertainment industry, including music and film. Not only has Monlux managed such rock bands as the Dandy Warhols, he is also a partner in the largest concert promotions company in the Northwest. Aside from producing, he has also directed a short film that was featured in several international film festivals.

Stephin Merritt (Music)

As the lead singer and songwriter for the band The Magnetic Fields, Merritt has been the recipient of wide critical acclaim from such national publications as The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Rolling Stone proclaimed him as perhaps the greatest songwriter of his generation, while Spin compared him to no less than Cole Porter. Merrit's solo album 69 Love Songs was released to such rave reviews in September, 1999.

 

Judy Irola, ASC (Director of Photography)

Judy Irola's extensive and acclaimed work in cinematography includes Northern Lights, which won the Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and Ambush of Ghosts, which garnered Irola a Best Cinematography award at the Sundance Film Festival. Irola has also worked with acclaimed German director Percy Adlon, and she recently completed a digital film for Lucas Reiner.

Brent Fellows (Eban)

A current resident of San Francisco, Brent Fellows is an actor and musician. While auditioning as an extra for Eban and Charley, Fellows got writer/director James Bolton's attention, and was asked to audition for the lead role of Eban. Fellows makes his feature debut in Eban and Charley.

Giovanni Andrade (Charley)

While painting in Washington Square Park, Giovanni Andrade was spotted by writer/director James Bolton and given the script for Eban and Charley. Andrade avidly pursued the pivotal role of Charley and was subsequently cast. Eban and Charley is the New York-based artist's first film.