Cheer Up, Sleepy Jean

Name: Cheer Up, Sleepy Jean
Genre: Short, Musical, Comedy
Released: 2004-11-20
Duration: 8 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Matthew Schutt, Melanie Gilpin, Patrick M. Strong, Andrew Schark, David Roman Daniels

IMDb ID: tt0430938 · Year: 2004 · Rating: 7.1 (14 votes)

Genres: Short · Musical · Comedy

A young girl who has been devastated by the loss of her parents (and the family dog Sparky!) is cheered up by her happy-go-lucky crazy Uncle Felix at the funeral.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesUnited States: Cheer Up, Sleepy Jean
United States: The Funeral (Working Title)
The FuneralRelease Date2004-11-20Runtime8 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews0Critic Reviews0Countries / RegionsUnited StatesLanguagesEnglishKeywordsdogFilming LocationsAltadena, California, USAProduction CompaniesWayside EntertainmentOfficial SitesOfficial site - http://www.waysideentertainment.com/sleepyjean/index.htmlIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430938/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/04/tt0430938.jpgUpdated At2025-06-07T05:36:35

Directors

Matthew Schutt

Writers

Matthew Schutt

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Matthew Schutt | Character: Crazy Uncle Felix
Actor: Melanie Gilpin | Character: Jeannie
Actor: Patrick M. Strong | Character: Uncle Claude
Actor: Andrew Schark | Character: Uncle Otis
Actor: David Roman Daniels | Character: Uncle Hermie
Actor: Kay D'Arcy | Character: Grandma Bob
Actor: Laurence Sutton | Character: Uncle LaRue
Actor: Natalie Strong | Character: Aunt Vanessa
Actor: Jim Keith | Character: Cousin Jimmy
Actor: Lance Ochsner | Character: Reverend
Actor: Donna Moore | Character: Jeannie's Mother
Actor: David H. Lawrence XVII | Character: Jeannie's Father

[Directors Group]
Name: Matthew Schutt | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Matthew Schutt | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Matthew Schutt | Role: Producer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Jason Lewis | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Matthew Schutt | Role: Editor

[Makeup Department]
Name: Karla Bayona | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Tisha Nagel | Role: Makeup Department

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Laurence Sutton | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Visual Effects]
Name: David Roman Daniels | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Matthew Schutt | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Laurence Sutton | Role: Visual Effects

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Peter Michel | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Music Department]
Name: John Lucchese | Role: Music Department

[Production Department]
Name: Corey Broche | Role: Production Department
Name: Yoko Hosaka | Role: Production Department
Name: Sachi Oi | Role: Production Department
Name: Miriam Showers | Role: Production Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Natalie Strong | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

Cheer Up, Sleepy Jean | Type: Full Movie | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1223098649/ | Playback: https://imdb-video-wab.media-imdb.com/vi1223098649/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1750451855351.mp4?Expires=1788430797&Signature=LhrfvccZ0nCCf4lt8mkOGchomD8azzw5UtDjMh8RRwJ277CuLGvyWpmhtjfkEmUN3rljabnSapX4f5nP0OrQyl-nuycDmBsAi2gpbpRff8i5L9Dmr3WoHXJNA1lMzM2X0dhHNNh-2Lph71mNnNaRu4LsolfLiEy95y6VPzwIz9ApFqtEwzAhyIBtfwCXoTSOF3TlcwA0beT5lFzj0DNPL8p0uKrG-If~hh~PaPA91omSKjdPBOc3hPl1RVONK2aPHO7aoT7L2AnudkzELRlbp1ItL9nfVmno6tkvD-R2x0qO1zQRD4U8f9CDQGbxts4nWu3lBdP368ck9EW1PU~AZg__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOTGGE6P3RA3PTA

Release Schedule

United States: November 20, 2004 (Denver Underground Film Festival)
United States: December 8, 2004 (Anchorage International Film Festival)
United States: December 11, 2004 (Mini DV Film Festival)
United States: March 11, 2005 (New York International Independent Film and Video Festival)
United Kingdom: March 15, 2005 (Bradford Film Festival)
United States: September 10, 2005 (Rome International Film Festival)
United States: October 9, 2005 (Westchester Film Festival)
United States: November 13, 2005 (Ohio Independent Film Festival)
Russia: April 26, 2006 (SHORTS moviefest)

Awards

Box Office

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