Introduce Yourself : Actor - Writer - Director - Producer - Editor - Baker… moving from MN to L.A. in 2015 by Justen Overlander

Oftentimes I look at the number of hyphens and wonder how good somebody can be at all of the things they claim to be good at. Know what I mean? So take my multi-hyphenate claims as you wish. But try my homemade cinnamon rolls and tell me I'm not a wiz in the kitch. I've been acting in the Twin Cities of Minnesota for about 15 years. Maybe you've seen me in commercials for Best Buy, YMCA, Once Upon a Child, and others. I'm sure you'd remember if you did. Random dudes in random commercials are hard to forget. I started writing about ten years ago and have since produced two features and a ton of shorts, commercials, music videos, and industrials. Well, maybe not a TON… but at least 1,500 pounds. My first feature, Horror House, was distributed worldwide and made me rich. By rich, I mean I barely made enough to support my gum-chewing habit for more than a month. The movie wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good. Actually, it was pretty terrible. I still have DVDs if you want one. I'll pay you. That was 2009. In 2014 I produced a movie I actually like. It's an homage to Monty Python, Mel Brooks, and Airplane. Here's a link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfiGTjyN_2w Some people laughed at the movie at film festivals and now I'm seeking distribution. I'm pretty sure Sony is interested. Anyway, you can see I don't take myself too seriously. I do take my vegetables seriously, though. I really am moving to Los Angeles this year. Well, the outskirts where I can get 4 bedrooms for less than $1 million. I'm dragging my wife and kids and praying to find work and health insurance before getting there. Peace. - Jus10