About SKETCH:
Synopsis:
When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—unpredictable, chaotic, and dangerously real. As the town unravels, she and her brother must track down the creatures before they leave permanent damage. Their father, racing to find them through the fallout, must navigate a town in crisis to reunite his family and stop the disaster they never meant to unleash.
Age 8+ (Guild recommended age) scary chalk and crayon monsters and music, 1 sh*t, 5 h*ll, 2 dumb*ss, other mildly crude language.
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About the Cast and Filmmakers
Tony Hale is best known for his Emmy Award-winning role as Gary Walsh, the loyal and anxious aide in the critically acclaimed HBO series Veep, for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards. He also gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the quirky Buster Bluth in the cult classic Arrested Development. He most recently starred in the Netflix dark comedic series, The Decameron, which received critical acclaim.
Hale’s career spans numerous notable projects, including voice roles as Forky in Toy Story 4, the upcoming Toy Story 5, and Inside Out 2. His other notable films include Woman of the Hour opposite Anna Kendrick and Being the Ricardos opposite Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. Up next, Hale will star in Angel Studio’s film Sketch, which he also serves as a producer.
A charming actress with a gift for comedy, Emmy nominee D’Arcy Carden continues to endear audiences with appearances in critically acclaimed projects.
Carden recently made her Broadway debut in THE THANKSGIVING PLAY. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY is a one-act satirical comedy that revolves around four white individuals attempting to create a politically correct First Thanksgiving play for Native American Heritage Month in schools. Carden plays Alicia, a beautiful actress who is under the false impression that she has Native American heritage. For her performance, Carden was a 2023 Theatre World Award Honoree For Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance duringthe 2022-2023 theatrical season. On her performance,Variety said, “Carden steals several scenes,” while Entertainment Weekly said, “Carden is absolutely hilarious as the airheaded Alicia. Considering that she first rose to prominence playing the omniscient artificial intelligence Janet on The Good Place, the role really shows off her range.”
Most recently, Carden can be found in Prime Video’s romantic action-comedy SHOTGUN WEDDING alongside Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge, Cheech Martin and Lenny Kravitz. The film premiered on Amazon Prime January 27, 2023 and follows ‘Darcy’ (Jennifer Lopez) and ‘Tom’ (Josh Duhamel) as they gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding.
Carden starred in Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham’s A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN reboot, which premiered on August 12 and was picked up for an additional 4 episodes by Amazon. The show reinterprets Penny Marshall's original movie by exploring race and sexuality through a stellar ensemble of women including Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Kelly McCormack, Roberta Colindrez and Priscilla Delgado. She can be also seen as “Natalie Greer” in the 4th and final season of the critically acclaimed HBO show, BARRY, for which she was nominated for a 2022 Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) TV Award for 'Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy' and a 2023 and 2020 Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series on behalf of her role.
Upcoming in television, Carden will lend her voice to Disney+’s animated show RHONA WHO LIVES BY THE RIVER. The show follows Rhona #3, the third-most -interesting Rhona in town, whose life is utterly dull. After an accident, she receives the ability to make her own wishes come true.
Carden’s breakout performance as ‘Janet’ starring opposite Ted Danson and Kristen Bell in NBC’s hit comedy, THE GOOD PLACE, has received continuous praise. She received acknowledgement by THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’s TV Critics as a “Picture Perfect Performance” for the role as a Siri-like concierge to the people in the “good place.” Her performance earned her a 2020 Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. The show also received a 2020 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series, amongst its seven total Emmy nominations this year. Additionally, Carden won a 2019 Gold Derby TV Award in the category of Best Comedy Supporting Actress on behalf of THE GOOD PLACE. The series won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series, was named one of the Top 10 TV Programs of the Year in 2017 by the American Film Institute, received a 2019 Golden Globe Award nomination in the category of Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and received a 2019 Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Comedy Series.
Carden’s additional television credits include a multitude of critically acclaimed series including Comedy Central’s BROAD CITY and Emmy award winning variety series INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, HBO’s Emmy award winning comedy VEEP, IFC’s COMEDY BANG BANG, and the CW’s CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND.
On the big screen, Carden was seen in Jay Roach’s BOMBSHELL alongside Nicole Kidman, Gretchen Carlson and Charlize Theron, LET IT SNOW, a Netflix film based in a small midwestern town on Christmas Eve, bringing together a group of high school students, IFC’s comedy/thriller GREENER GRASS, which was nominated for a Film Indie Award for Best Screenplay, and Chris Kelly’s OTHER PEOPLE, which premiered in competition at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The film details the struggles of a recently single comedy writer in the midst of the worst year of his life as he returns to Sacramento to care for his dying mother, played by Molly Shannon. Additionally, she stars in WES SCHLAGENHAUF IS DYING, which tells the story of filmmakers Parker and Devin who, upon realizing their best friend is dying, decide to document their journey to see Wes one last time - all in the name of Hollywood success.
In addition to her work on screen, Carden is a long-time member of the Upright Citizens Brigade. She regularly performs with her improv group, Search History, and in UCB's longest running show ASSSSCAT.
Originally from the Bay Area and a graduate of Southern Oregon University, Carden currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jason
Bianca Belle is a rising young actress recognized for her captivating performances in both film and television. She made her debut in 2018 with a guest role in The Gifted, playing Dawn, and quickly followed up with appearances in NCIS and Swamp Thing. Her breakout role came in 2020 when she was cast as Katie Townsend, the youngest daughter of Maddie and Bill on Netflix’s drama Sweet Magnolias. Bianca appeared throughout Seasons 1 and 2 (2020–2022), showcasing impressive emotional depth and screen presence.
In 2024, she continued her upward trajectory, starring as Tessie Durst in the Apple TV+ mystery thriller Lady in the Lake, starring alongside Natalie Portman.
Up next, she portrays Amber Wyatt opposite Tony Hale in the genre bending film Sketch which made its debut at the Toronto Film Festival in 2024 and is set to release in theaters August 6th.
Kue Lawrence embarked on his acting journey at just five years old, inspired by his sister's own foray into the craft (Caige Coulter). His film debut came with a pivotal role as the youngest "Nic Sheff" in the critically acclaimed Beautiful Boy, sharing the screen with Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. Over the past eight years, Kue has built a diverse portfolio, gracing both television and film. His notable TV credits include roles in Good Girls, I Think You Should Leave, Leverage Redemption, The Rehearsal, and 911: Lonestar. Looking ahead, Kue is set to make a significant mark with lead roles in the independent films The School Duel, the debut feature from writer/director Todd Wiseman Jr. that won the CANAL+ Jury Award at Deauville Film Festival; Sketch, a Special Presentation premiere film at the Toronto Film Festival; and Marshmallow, director Daniel DelPurgatorio's feature film debut coming to theaters April 11th. Alongside his film and television work, Kue has starred in award-winning short films and has been featured in national commercials for major brands such as Progressive, Dunkin' Donuts, Chrysler and TOPPS. Outside of acting, Kue is a talented musician who composes piano music, an avid video game enthusiast and a skilled breakdancer, showcasing his diverse range of interests and talents.
Life in front of the lens started very early for Kalon Cox, booking his very first modeling job at the age of nine months. He continued his 'boss baby' lifestyle with clothing brands Crazy8, Munchkin and Disney as well as toy giants Mattel [Hotwheels, Barbie, and MegaBloks] and Fischer-Price. He has been featured in national commercial advertising campaigns including Big Lots, Chrysler, Wells Fargo, and Walmart. In 2022 Writer/Director Seth Worley offered Kalon his first opportunity to play a role in a feature length film, Sketch, as Bowman Lynch. Filming on location in Nashville, Tennessee, brought an adventurous twist to acting for Kalon who has always loved the outdoors. Weeks on set were spent between forests and fields in beautiful settings that brought back memories of the many wild places Kalon has had the pleasure to visit. A resident of Anaheim, California, Kalon calls Disneyland "The Park" as if it were the playground down the street - because it is! Stepping out for a stroll is a nice break between activities as Kalon finds himself to be very focused on academics as a homeschool student and committed to self-discipline through practicing martial arts as an advanced red belt in Tae Kwon Do Karate. Not to be taken too seriously, as his charisma and quirk have earned him high marks for comic relief. Connecting with friends for a good gaming session also makes it on to his list of things to do and when he needs to unplug, he takes care of feeding feral cats and prides himself in his ability to be a 'cat whisperer'. While Kalon is an only child at home, to parents Michael and Tiffany Cox, he finds family all across the United States with his half-brother in Colorado and cousins in Oregon, Idaho, Arizona and Florida.
Seth Worley is an American film director, writer, and entrepreneur known for his short films, commercials, and explainer videos for clients like Bad Robot and Sandwich Video. His debut feature, "Sketch", starring Tony Hale ("Veep") and D'Arcy Carden ("The Good Place"), premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. His 2011-2016 run of acclaimed branded shorts like "Plot Device" (2011) and "Old/New: Narrated by Patton Oswalt" (2015) helped put VFX software company Red Giant on the map, with their balance of character-driven comedy and high concept spectacle on surprisingly low budgets, garnering millions of views and multiple awards in the process. He cohosts a weekly live talk show called "VFX and Chill" about the world of visual effects, and in 2017 co-founded Plot Devices, a company that manufactures tools and resources for screenwriting and story development.
Steve Taylor was born in Brawley, California and raised in Denver, Colorado. He studied music, filmmaking and acting at Colorado University in Boulder, then began a career as a recording artist that has spanned decades and garnered him two Grammy nominations for "Meltdown" and "Squint." In the process, he made history as the only artist to twice win Billboard Music Video Awards for self-directed music videos. He was also fronted the MCA-signed alternative rock band Chagall Guevara, who were first introduced on the soundtrack to the movie "Pump Up The Volume." Among his many credits as a music video director, his best-known is the Francois Truffaut homage he shot in Paris for Sixpence None The Richer's "Kiss Me." Taylor also directed and starred in the award-winning long-form video "Squint: Movies From The Soundtrack," shot on 35mm film in ten countries around the globe including Vietnam, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
In preparation for his first movie, Taylor spent two years studying the Meisner technique under acting teacher Bill Feheely. His filmmaker resume as a writer/director includes "The Second Chance" for Sony, and "Blue Like Jazz," based on Donald Miller's New York Times bestselling memoir, which premiered at the South By Southwest Film Festival and won the 2013 Wilbur Award for Best Feature Film, joining past winners "Schindler's List," "Dead Man Walking," and "The Help." He's the producer of two upcoming feature films: "Sun Moon" for Sony Affirm (filmed in Taiwan); and "Sketch" starring two-time Emmy winner Tony Hale of "Arrested Development" and "Veep" fame, which will premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Steve serves as Filmmaker-In-Residence at Lipscomb University (where he also earned his MFA in Film and Creative Media), and lives in Nashville with his wife, the artist D.L. Taylor, and their daughter.
Dusty Brown is known for The Nobodies (2014), Bloody Bites (2020) and Hellevate (2019).