"Peluca" is a short comedy film written and directed by Jared Hess while he was a film student at Brigham Young University.
"Peluca" was one of only 12 short films selected out of thousands of entries for competition at the Slamdance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah in January 2003. Before that, "Peluca" won Honorable Mention at the LDS Film Festival held in Provo, Utah in 2002.
More information and a film clip can be found at the film's official website:
http://www.peluca.net
Seth likes illegal ninja books, unicorns, and fanny-packs. When his friend Pedro needs a wig to hide his cousin's bad haircult, Seth saves the day.
Jared Hess
writer/director
Jared Hess is a 23 year old filmmaker who studied film at BYU. "Peluca" is his second short film based on his growing up experiences in rural Idaho. He and wife Jerusha are currently working on their second draft of "Napoleon Dynamite," a feature screenplay based on "Peluca."
Jeremy Coon
producer
Jeremy Coon is a native Texan who graduated in business and film from BYU. His experience as a producer and editor on over twenty productions has given him recognition in film festivals such as the Rochester International Film Festival. Jeremy is currently collaborating with Hess on "Napoleon"
Jon Heder
"Seth"
Jon Heder's hilarious performance as "Seth" is quite a leap from his usual work as an animator. However, his interest in acting has led to commercial and film roles as well as the title role in Hess' "Napoleon Dynamite."
"Peluca" was shot in Hess' native town of Preston, Idaho in two days and made for under $500. Due to limited funds the film was shot on grainy 16mm b&w negative.
The actors who played Pedro, Giel, and Randy are Preston High School juniors with little interest in acting. Their performances naturally portrayed rural Idaho teenage life.
Locations, such as La Tienda, were secured the day of shooting due to the town's kick back attitude.
| Seth | Jon Heder |
| Pedro | Greg Hansen |
| Giel | Chris Sanchez |
| Randy | Bracken Johnson |
| Vern | Zack Thomas |
| Cashier | Leo Shackleford |
| Girl | Sarah Barton |
| Director/Writer | Jared Hess |
| Producer | Jeremy Coon |
| Associate Producer | Sam Demke |
| 1st AD/UPM | Nick Daniels |
| 2nd AD | Kelly Tobler |
| DP | Jared Hess |
| 1st AC | Jerusha Hess |
| Gaffer | Ben Gourley |
| Sound Mixer | Jerrick Mitchell |
| Boom | Logan Hobley |
| Editor | Jeremy Coon |