Jeanne Marie Spicuzza is an American actress, director and writer.[2][3] She is best known for her work on the films Night Rain, The Scarapist and Field Day.[4][5]

Jeanne Marie Spicuzza
Born (1969-06-21) June 21, 1969 (age 55)
Occupation(s)Director, writer, actress, producer, herbalist
SpouseGuy Hoffman[1]

Life and career

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Spicuzza was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to educators Robert and Marianne. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a Masters in philosophy and herbalism.[6] Her first screenplay, Breath of God, was a semifinalist in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.[7] Her short film Field Day screened at the Portobello Film Festival.[8] In 2005, she published Beautiful Terrible & True.[9][10]

In 2015, her directorial debut feature film, The Scarapist, won Best Picture at the Verein Deutscher Kritiker Und Filmemacher (VDKUF).[11]

Filmography

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Year Film Actor Writer Director Producer Notes
2022 Night Rain  Y  Y  Y  Y Feature film
2015 The Scarapist  Y  Y  Y  Y Feature film
2004 Field Day  Y  Y  N  Y Short film
2000 Labors  Y  Y  N  Y Short film
2000 Providence  Y  N  N  N TV series
1999 Jackie's Back!  Y  N  N  N TV film
1999 Naked  N  Y  N  Y Documentary

Bibliography

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  • For Beautiful Children Like You (2010)
  • My Italia (2008)
  • Beautiful Terrible & True (2005)

References

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  1. ^ Tanzilo, Bobby (February 24, 2009). "Milwaukee's Spicuzza writes a love letter to Italy". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Dream Project Comes Full Circle for Actress/Writer Jeanne Marie Spicuzza". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  3. ^ "Catching Up on the Set of "Night Rain" With its Writer/Producer/Director/Star Jeanne Marie Spicuzza". screenanarchy.com. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  4. ^ "THE SCARAPIST (2015)". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  5. ^ "'Night Rain' Wraps In Los Angeles". maxitmagazine.com. 2017-04-02. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  6. ^ "A Discussion with Jeanne Marie Spicuzza". healthyhildegard.com. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  7. ^ "Dinner With Dames: Dinner No. 6, With David Boxerbaum (Recap)". filminquiry.com. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  8. ^ "15 AUGUSTWESTBOURNE STUDIOS". portobellofilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  9. ^ "Jeanne Marie Spicuzza: The TNB Self-Interview". thenervousbreakdown.com. 2017-08-28. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  10. ^ "Milwaukee's Spicuzza writes a love letter to Italy". onmilwaukee.com. 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  11. ^ "THE SCARAPIST Wins Best Picture at Berlinale European Film Market". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
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