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Napoleon Dynamite Duo Backs Indie Film
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess join 'On The End' as executive producers.
- The film won Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress at Rome Film Festival.
- It's a David vs Goliath tale of a mechanic fighting for his home.
Filmmaking duo Jared and Jerusha Hess, celebrated for their distinctive comedic style in films like 'Napoleon Dynamite' and 'Nacho Libre,' have joined Ari Selinger's feature film debut, 'On The End,' as executive producers. Their involvement follows their attendance at the Rome International Film Festival, where the film garnered awards for Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress for Mireille Enos.
The narrative of 'On The End' is inspired by a New York Times feature, presenting a contemporary David vs Goliath struggle. It centers on Tom, a mechanic in Montauk facing eviction from his beachfront property and auto repair shop due to a conspiracy by the town of East Hampton. The film aims to resonate with audiences through its themes of resilience and community.
With an ensemble cast including Tim Blake Nelson and Mireille Enos, alongside actors like James Badge Dale and Anna Chlumsky, 'On The End' is currently seeking distribution. Submarine Entertainment is managing sales for the project. The addition of the Hesss as executive producers, alongside other notable figures, marks a significant step for this independent film's journey.
