Jeff Daniels coming to Ann Arbor for screening of new feature film ‘Guest Artist’

ANN ARBOR – Jeff Daniels will be in Ann Arbor on Nov. 29 for the screening of his new feature film “Guest Artist" at The Michigan Theater.

Filmed in Daniels’ hometown Chelsea, Michigan in late 2017, the film was originally intended for the stage as a World Premiere at The Purple Rose Theatre. It has won several awards at film festivals nationwide.

Daniels, who produced and wrote the work, re-imagined the production for the big screen.

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The screening will be followed by a Q&A with:

• Jeff Daniels (writer/producer/actor)
• Tim Busfield (producer/director)
• Melissa Gilbert (producer)
• Guy Sanville (casting director)
• Thomas Macias (actor)

Proceeds from the evening will benefit The Purple Rose Theatre.

Buy tickets here.

2019 film festival wins:

• NYC Independent Film Festival – Best Actor (Jeff Daniels)
• NYC Independent Film Festival – Best Director
• Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival – Best Independent Film
• Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival – Best Actor (Jeff Daniels)
• Myrtle Beach Film Festival – Overall Winner
• Myrtle Beach Film Festival – Best Feature
• Myrtle Beach Film Festival – Best Actor (Jeff Daniels)
• Myrtle Beach Film Festival – Best Director
• Beloit International Film Festival – Best Narrative Feature
• South East New England Film, Music and Art Festival – Best Feature
• South East New England Film, Music and Art Festival – Best Actor (Jeff Daniels)
• South East New England Film, Music and Art Festival – Best Screenplay
• Sacramento International Film Festival – Outstanding Feature Film
• Dumbo Film Festival – Best Narrative Film
• Beloit International Film Festival – Best Narrative Feature
• IndieFEST Film Awards – Award of Excellence
• Accolade Global Film Competition – Best of Show