Jeanne Marie Spicuzza

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Jeanne Marie Spicuzza
Born21 June 1969
Occupation(s)Director, Writer, Actress, Producer and Herbalist
SpouseGuy Hoffman

Jeanne Marie Spicuzza is an American actress, director and writer. [1] [2] She is best known for her work on the films Night Rain, The Scarapist , Field Day and more. [3] [4]

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Life and career

Jeanne was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to educators Robert and Marianne. She earned Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Master of philosophy and herbalism. [5] Her first screenplay Breath of God was a semifinalist in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. [6] Her short film Field Day, which screened at Portobello Film Festival. [7] In 2005, she has written beautiful terrible & true. [8] [9]

In 2015 her directorial debut feature film, The Scarapist won best picture at the Verein Deutscher Kritiker Und Filmemacher (VDKUF). [10]

Filmography

YearFilm Actor Writer Director Producer Notes
2019Night RainGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2015 The Scarapist Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2004Field DayGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgShort Film
2000LaborsGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgShort Film
2000 Providence Green check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgTV series
1999Jackie's Back!Green check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgTV film
1999NakedRed x.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgDocumentary

Publications

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