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Poster for The Last Of The Pretty Boys (2019).
Writer, The Last Of The Pretty Boys (2019)

Dustin Schmidt

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Writer/Director/Editor · Ipswich, Queensland, Australia (set by them)

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Biography

Dustin Schmidt is an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer and musician based out of Ipswich, QLD. He made his feature directorial debut with the musical drama film The Last of the Pretty Boys which is now streaming on Tubi, Prime, Plex and YouTube Movies. His films and screenplays have accrued a number of awards from film festivals around the globe. Dustin is also the frontman for alternative rock band Northern Lights.

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  • Dustin performing on stage at The Tivoli with his band Northern Lights
    Dustin performing on stage at The Tivoli with his band Northern Lights

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