Jeff Lipsky (filmmaker)

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Jeff Lipsky is an American screenwriter and film director. [1] [2] He has written and directed such films as Flannel Pajamas (2006), Twelve Thirty (2011), Molly's Theory of Relativity (2013), Mad Women (2015) and The Last (2019). [3] He is also one of the co-founders of the now-defunct film distribution studio October Films. [4] [5] [6]

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In 2017, Lipsky launched the New York based distribution consulting firm Glass Half Full Media. [7]

He grew up in Plainview, New York. [8] He was married to Maura Hoy. [9]

Filmography

YearFilm Director Writer
1996 Childhood's End YesYes
2006 Flannel Pajamas YesYes
2009 Once More with Feeling YesNo
2010 Twelve Thirty YesYes
2013 Molly's Theory of Relativity YesYes
2015 Mad Women YesYes
2019 The Last YesYes
2024 Goldilocks and the Two Bears [10] YesYes

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References

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  5. Kilday, Gregg (November 10, 2006). "film reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  6. IndieWire (March 19, 2010). "Jeff Lipsky: "Why I am encouraged and excited…"". IndieWire. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
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  9. Lipsky, Jeff (June 9, 2015). "Mad Women: An Excerpt from Jeff Lipsky's Memoir". Filmmaker. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  10. Tartaglione, Nancy (October 19, 2022). "Jeff Lipsky Completes Production On 'Goldilocks And The Two Bears', 8th Feature Directed By Indie Vet". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2023.