Carl Swanson

Carl Swanson is an Actor, Singer, Writer, and Improviser originally from Hawley, MN. He recently graduated with a BA in Drama from the University of WI - Stevens Point. Carl is Energetic, Charming, and Enthusiastic. Primarily Carl is a storyteller. His goal is life is to tell stories that have the capability of changing people. For the one thing we should always strive for is to change our audience through our art.

Bailey Bolton

Bailey Bolton is an actress who has performed in numerous short films and other projects. She brings a unique perspective to the world of acting. Her experience as a video editor and producer gives her a deep understanding of the filmmaking process, allowing her to deliver thoughtful, intentional performances and collaborate effectively with directors, producers, and fellow cast members.

Justin Schaack

He's not dead, he's Justin Schaack – an award-winning visual artist! His love for storytelling began waaaaaay off-broadway - performing at his grandparents’ house on a stair landing that he converted into his personal 4’x4’ stage. He would tell jokes, sing songs, and put on shows for the whole family. After his illustrious stage career [on his grandparents’ stairs], his love for performing evolved when he wrote, directed, and starred in a feature length film during his senior year of high school. Yada, yada, yada…many years later, he continues to find success creating independent films that have screened at 350+ international film festivals around the world and received 100+ awards. Justin has a never-ending passion and drive to make compelling work that impacts audiences to bust out laughing, shed a tear, and everywhere in between.

WRITER/DIRECTOR

Andy Pratt is an attorney by trade.  He works in the public finance field, helping to finance various affordable housing transactions.  Okay, that's a little dry...but in his free time, besides being a family man to his wife and two boys, Andy loves to write.  He is driven to create quirky characters that jump off the page.  Anyone who knows Andy is aware of his favorite film -- The Big Lebowski.  Andy writes in a similar vein and always aims to entertain the audience.  He will also direct this short film to bring his specific vision to the screen.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Ben is a South Korean native and Minneapolis resident who is drawn to stories that explore the emotions all of us share as a collective. Above all else, he hopes to create images that resonate with people, even if they don’t know exactly why they feel the way they do. Ben is a full-time freelance director photographer who has worked on narrative film and commercial projects around the country.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Jason Dean Thomas is a 15 year veteran of film and a member of IATSE 490. He works primarily in the art department, on independent features, short films, and music videos.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

David Asp is a Minneapolis lawyer who, in addition to local civic, nonprofit, and business interests, is excited to tackle new projects like this one. He is working on finance, production, and whatever else needs to occur to make this short film a reality.

PRODUCER

Sarah Olson is a Mankato-based writer and marketing professional making her first leap into film with Too Perfect. A longtime supporter of local arts, she serves on the board of Merely Players Community Theatre and is lending her skills in casting, marketing, and production support.