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THE EXPERIENCE

Portland premiere of local director Rollyn Stafford’s new feature film Backseat Driver. Prior to the feature we will screen a short film by local filmmaker Sean Parker, who will also be leading the post-film discussion with Rollyn and key cast and crew.

ON SCREEN: 

Backseat Driver

2025. Directed by Rollyn Stafford. Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes. 

A comedy about Jack and his imaginary friend, Ralph. Shortly after his father dies, Jack discovers he has a half sister, Lindsey, who also has an imaginary friend, Megan. The siblings meet and get along fine, but the imaginary friends do not. Filmed in Portland and Klamath Falls, Oregon.

I Need His Blood for My Poisons: A real internet argument.

2025. Directed by Sean Parker. Runtime: 11 minutes 44 seconds. 

A harmless social media post spurs two strangers into an unhinged clash that forever alters their lives, sparking an oddly beautiful connection. The entire incident is dramatized in finger puppet theater, for maximum intensity and emotion.

ON STAGE: 

Rollyn Stafford, Director of Backseat Driver
Rollyn Stafford works primarily as a director, writer and actor in Portland, Oregon. Credits include Grimm, Chuck Palahniuk’s Romance, Zombie Walk, 1 Dead Dog, and Exorcist: The Fallen. When not making movies, Rollyn works for the Portland Art Museum, Portland Community College, and follows Bob Dylan on tour.

Sean Parker, Director of I Need His Blood for My Poisons: A real internet argument.
Sean Parker is a Portland-based filmmaker, humorist and puppeteer. He is the co-creator of the mystery/comedy world of Fogtown and the finger puppet series Finger Feuds, of which this film is the first installment.

Carson Wright
Carson Wright is a Portland-based cinematographer working in narrative and commercial film. He creates emotionally resonant visuals through collaboration and a strong sense of story, bringing a cinematic touch to every project.

Meagan Karimi-Naser
Meagan Karimi-Naser is a Seattle-based actor with a BA in Drama from the University of Washington. While she is a regular presence in film, commercials, and everything in between, she’s perhaps best known for finding her way into any project Brian Sutherland has worked on over the last 15 years. Best known for a recent slew of ads for phone games, she would rather people knew her from her work as a charming psychopath in previous Rollyn Stafford original One Dead Dog, her bilingual role in Nathan Vass’s Men I Trust, or as theater employee/Macbethian witch in the delightfully quirky The Scottish Play. She was most recently seen in Portland in a staged concert of the new musical Rella, which you should really check out if you haven’t heard about it yet.

Brian Sutherland
Brian Sutherland is a powerhouse performer—an actor, improviser, producer, and sought-after acting coach whose work spans stage and screen. You’ve seen him in hit series like Hacks (HBO), Rescue Hi-Surf (FOX), Big Sky (CBS) alongside Jensen Ackles, and Walker: Independence with Katherine McNamara. He also starred in last year’s critically acclaimed film Pig opposite Nicolas Cage and can be seen next year in James Gunn’s Lanterns on HBO.
Brian’s signature physical theatre and clown workshops have captivated students across the U.S. and internationally—from Australia and Dubai to London and Switzerland. His diverse body of work includes appearances on HBO, NBC, SyFy, Netflix, and Apple TV, along with over 125 commercials nationwide. Whether he’s performing or teaching or raising his kids, Brian brings energy, creativity, and a bold presence to everything he does.

Jeff Stillwell
Jeff Stillwell is an actor and filmmaker based in Portland, Oregon who has appeared in a number of short films, including Lara Gallagher’s Stage II, Ian’s Realm, Fog of War, and The Life and Death of Julian Finn. He’s also had roles on the Netflix shows Everything Sucks! and Documentary Now! Alongside his film and TV work, Jeff has built a strong online following with his self-produced videos on YouTube and TikTok, where his sharp sense of humor and storytelling have reached millions of viewers.