Lynn Shelton slog igenom med festivalfavoriter som "Humpday" (2009) och "My Sister's Sister" (2011). Filmkarriären fortsatte med hyllade independent-titlar som "Touchy Feely" (2013) och "Laggies" (2014). Flera av hennes filmer har visats på Stockholms filmfestival.
Sheltons plötsliga död chockade Hollywood och indievärlden, och under helgen har kondoleanser strömmat in från många av de skådespelare och filmskapare som hon jobbat med.
I am truly shocked at the passing of Lynn Shelton. She was a friend, a kind heart, so talented & only just getting started, despite her stellar work so far. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. She's left us too soon. I can't believe I'll never hear her laugh again.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) May 16, 2020
Lynn Shelton changed my life when she handed me the Directing Award at Sundance in 2012. She announced my name with pride. Handed it to me with love. Rooted for me long after. I can’t believe I’m typing this. Rest In Peace, Beauty. Thank you for your films. And for your kindness. pic.twitter.com/KySqgIdqQd
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) May 16, 2020
We lost our dear friend Lynn Shelton. We made so many things together. I wish we had made more. Her boundless creative energy and infectious spirit were unrivaled. She made me better. We butted heads, made up, laughed, pushed each other. Like family. What a deep loss. pic.twitter.com/LcowmbGqum
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) May 16, 2020
I had the great pleasure of working with Lynn Shelton on Touchy Feely. She was an actors director extraordinaire. I loved being in her presence. She was warm and gracious and supremely talented. Rest In Peace my friend. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iP9HM4lwKx
— Allison Janney (@AllisonBJanney) May 16, 2020