Wes Hurley

Wes Hurley (born Vasili Naumenko) is a Russian-born Seattle-based filmmaker, writer and actor. He wrote, directed and produced two features – the queer pop-art comedy musical “Fallen Jewel” and a documentary “Waxie Moon” – in addition to over a dozen shorts. Hurley is also the creator of the critically-acclaimed “Capitol Hill” TV/web series which was produced in partnership with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Hurley is Advocate Magazine’s Person to Watch, City Arts Magazine’s Artist of the Year and a recipient of Seattle Mayor’s Artist Grant. His autobiographical “Little Potato” – co-directed with Nathan Miller – won Best Short Documentary Jury Prize at 2017 SXSW.