Micaela Wittman Explained

Birth Date:26 September 1999[1]
Birth Place:Rhinebeck, New York
Nationality:American
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2021–present

Micaela Wittman is an American actress and writer who played roles on Clairevoyant, Remy & Arletta, Modern Family, and Teen Wolf.[2] [3] Additionally, Wittman was named one of three female up-and-comers in "The Next Act" series by V Magazine and Hedi Slimane.[4]

Early life

Micaela Wittman was born in Rhinebeck, New York and raised in Arizona. She was raised as a Jehovah's Witness in a strict family before deciding to drop out of high school to pursue her acting career.[5]

Career

Wittman is known for her titular role in the Gravitas Ventures film Clairevoyant (2021) which was nominated for a 2021 British Independent Film Festival award.[6] [7] Most of the interview segments in the film were shot over the course of one day and later edited together to form the basis of the script.[8] Made on a budget of 3,000 dollars in the run-and-gun tradition, it was later sold internationally at the Marché du Film after six months of production, mainly shot on the weekends.[9] [10] Because of her ability to make films on low budgets, Wonderland Magazine cited her as an "indie film goddess."[11]

In 2022 she published the coming of age novel, Remy & Arletta, which was based on a true story about two teenagers who lean on their friendship to get through troubling teenage years.[12] [13] It was adapted into a film which premiered at Outfest 2022, before being released in theaters fall of 2023.[14] [15] The story chronicles her own relationship with her alcoholic and abusive mother, and incorporates her experience as a Jehovah's Witness.[16] [17] Because of Remy & Arletta, V Magazine included her in the annual "The Next Act" series by Hedi Slimane, stating that Wittman is "primed for success." In July of 2024, it was announced she launched her own production company, Manic film productions, alongside Arthur de Larroche, to further facilitate the creation of their films.[18]

In addition to making Independent films, she recurred as Tara Raeken, the sister of Theo Raeken, in the MTV supernatural drama Teen Wolf.[19] She also appeared as Katie Holmes in A.P. Bio and Maggie in the Netflix film Shirley.[20] [21] In August of 2024 it was announced she will be starring opposite Julia Fox in the LGBTQ drama, Perfect.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-05-11 . The Next Act By Hedi Slimane . 2023-07-04 . V Magazine . en-US.
  2. Web site: Hipes . Patrick . 2021-05-21 . Kino Lorber Acquires Artsploitation; Gravitas Gets Micaela Wittman's 'Clairevoyant'; Freestyle Lands 'My Tender Matador'; Gotham Shorts Take Flight; Nantucket Fest Additions – Film Briefs . 2023-07-04 . Deadline . en-US.
  3. Web site: "Remy and Arletta" stars join us! - Good Day Sacramento . 2024-06-24 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2023-05-11 . The Next Act By Hedi Slimane . 2023-07-04 . V Magazine . en-US.
  5. Web site: MICAELA WITTMAN . 2024-05-07 . VESTAL . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2021-06-22 . Talking Pictures: Get “Starstruck” with new comedies out this week . 2024-05-07 . ABC4 Utah . en-US.
  7. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2022-02-02 . 'Clairevoyant' Filmmaker & Star Micaela Wittman Inks With Untitled Entertainment . 2023-07-04 . Yahoo! . en-US.
  8. Web site: Salomone . Gino . 2021-10-11 . Gino talks with the cast of Clairevoyant . 2024-05-07 . FOX6 News Milwaukee . en-US.
  9. Web site: How Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Made a Comedy for $3K That Sold at Cannes No Film School . 2024-05-07 . nofilmschool.com . en.
  10. News: How This Actor-Turned-Filmmaker Made a Movie for $3K That Sold at Cannes . 2024-05-07 . Backstage.
  11. Bardsley . Ella . From best-selling author to indie film goddess, Micaela Wittman is doing it all - her own way. . Wonderland Magazine . Winter 2023 . 331-332.
  12. Web site: 2023-06-03 . VIDEO: Exclusive Micaela Wittman & Arthur de Larroche interviewed in Cannes for Remy & Arletta . 2024-05-07 . www.filmfestivals.com . en.
  13. Web site: Kevin . 2022-08-19 . Exclusive Interview: Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Talk Remy & Arletta . 2024-05-07 . Pop-Culturalist.com . en-US.
  14. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2023-09-19 . Coming-Of-Age Drama 'Remy & Arletta' From Actor-Writer Micaela Wittman Acquired By Synergetic . 2023-10-02 . Deadline.
  15. Web site: 2023-12-18 . Zero Gravity Management Signs ‘Remy & Arletta’ Filmmaker Arthur De Larroche . 2024-05-07 . Yahoo Entertainment . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2023-12-18 . interview micaela wittman . 2024-05-07 . Schön! Magazine . en-GB.
  17. Web site: Filmmakers Micaela Wittman & Arthur Delarroche! . 2024-05-07 . katu.com.
  18. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-07-26 . Micaela Wittman & Arthur De Larroche Launch Indie Production Company Manic, Unveil Development Slate . 2024-08-08 . Deadline . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2021-10-17 . Teen Wolf: 9 Most Frightening Scenes, Ranked . 2023-07-04 . ScreenRant . en.
  20. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2022-06-21 . Riverside Entertainment Moves Into Scripted With Micaela Wittman Drama 'Remy & Arletta', Jesse Eisenberg-Adrien Brody Thriller 'Manodrome' . 2023-07-04 . Deadline . en-US.
  21. Web site: Shirley (2023) . 2023-07-05 . The A.V. Club . en.
  22. Web site: Rubin . Rebecca . 2024-08-27 . Julia Fox to Star in LGBTQ Romantic Drama ‘Perfect’ (EXCLUSIVE) . 2024-08-30 . Variety . en-US.

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