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Drake Doremus, 27, a graduate of the American Film Institute, is the youngest fellow to be accepted into the program at the highly lauded institution. Doremus’ first feature film, "Spooner," premiered at Slamdance in 2009 and Won Best Feature at the Louisville International Film Festival, Mt. Rainier FF, Sonoma International FF, Newport Beach International FF, and Lone Star International FF in Dallas. The movie was acquired by Moving Pictures and will be released at the end of 2010.

Doremus' second feature film will be released first, in October 2010. Called "Douchebag," it tells the story of two estranged brothers reunited before the older brother's wedding.

Doremus, an Orange County native, began directing and performing improv when he was 12. In high school he wrote, produced and directed five plays. He studied with respected improvisational teachers Michael Gellman from Second City, and Gary Austin and Cherie Kerr, founding members of The Groundlings. He’s received praise for his films in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety.

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