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NONAMES is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Kathy Lindboe. It is Lindboe's debut feature film and stars James Badge Dale and Gillian Jacobs. Produced by Lindboe and Robin Van Ert, it was shot entirely in Central Wisconsin and depicts a group of friends stuck in a Midwestern town facing adulthood.

The film premiered at the Bermuda International Film Festival in 2010 was screened at eight film festivals that year. It won awards for Best Director, Best Ensemble Acting, and a Special Jury Award for Acting Achievement (Jacobs) at the 2010 Phoenix Film Festival.

Cast

 * James Badge Dale as Kevin Williams
 * Gillian Jacobs as CJ
 * Barry Corbin as Ed
 * Darren E. Burrows as Officer Dale
 * Jamie Harrold as Miller
 * Jennifer Ferrin as Cori
 * Michael Chernus as Danny
 * Allen Hamilton as Jack
 * Bill Heck as Simon
 * James McCaffrey as Mr. Williams
 * Peter McCain as Dave
 * Lindsey Kraft as Steph
 * Alexandra Neil as Mrs. Ellis
 * Casey Greig as Carter
 * Dan Hopman as Rich

Production
NONAMES is the directorial debut of Kathy Lindboe, who grew up in the Wisconsin Rapids area. It was inspired by the experiences of Lindboe's brother and his group of friends. She said, "If you’re not making good decisions and are stuck in a rut, it’s just important to figure out how to get out of it. You can have a better life... In my brother’s case, he was trying really hard, but it was too late, you know?"

The film was shot in 35 anamorphic on location in Central Wisconsin. Images in the film are meant to invoke appreciation for Wisconsin's natural beauty. "I never wanted to offend people that do stay, and that do love a place. There’s that fine line of being so proud of where we come from — which we all should be — and then also recognizing when a certain place, no matter what, isn’t working for you," Lindboe said.

Reception
The film earned praise at the Bermuda International Film Festival.

At the 2010 Phoenix Film Festival, NONAMES won Copper Wing Awards for Best Director (Lindboe) and Best Ensemble Acting (Corbin, Dale, Jacobs). Gillian Jacobs won a Special Jury Award for Acting Achievement. The film also received nominations for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director at the 2010 Method Fest Independent Film Festival.