Claim: How to Be is a independent film released in 2008.

How to Be is a 2008 independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Oliver Irving . It is about a young man named Art , played by Robert Pattinson , who is going through a quarter-life crisis . The film premiered in competition at 2008 Slamdance Film Festival on 18 January 2008 . The film was also selected to open 2008 Strasbourg International Film Festival and Pattinson received ` Best Actor in a Feature ' award for his portrayal of Art at the festival .