Micaela Wittman

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Micaela Wittman
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Born1999or2000(age 24–25) [1]
Rhinebeck, New York
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2021–present

Micaela Wittman (born 1999or2000) is an American actress and writer. Her film roles include the Netflix biopic Shirley, Clairevoyant, and Remy & Arletta. [2] Her television credits include ABC's Modern Family, Peacock's A.P. Bio, and MTV's Teen Wolf. [3] Wittman was named one of three female up-and-comers in "The Next Act" series by V Magazine and Hedi Slimane. [1]

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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. [4]

Career

Wittman is known for her titular role in the mockumentary film Clairevoyant (2021) which was nominated for a British Independent Film Festival award. [5] [6] 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. [7] Made on a budget of 3,000 dollars in the run-and-gun tradition, it was later sold internationally at the Marché du Film at Cannes after six months of production, mainly shot on the weekends. [8] [9] Because of her ability to make independent films, Wonderland Magazine cited her as an "indie film goddess." [10]

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. [11] [12] It was adapted into a film which premiered at Outfest 2022, before being released in theaters fall of 2023. [13] [14] The story chronicles her own relationship with her alcoholic and abusive mother, and incorporates her experience as a Jehovah's Witness. [15] [16] Because of Remy & Arletta, V Magazine included her in the annual "The Next Act" series, a project photographed by Hedi Slimane, stating that Wittman is "primed for success." [1] 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. [17]

Additionally, Wittman recurred as Tara Raeken, the sister of Theo Raeken, in the MTV supernatural drama Teen Wolf. [18] She also appeared as Katie Holmes in A.P. Bio and Maggie in the Netflix film Shirley. [19] [20]

In August of 2024 it was announced she will be starring opposite Julia Fox in the LGBTQ drama, Perfect. [21] In January of 2025, it was announced she would be reteaming with director Arthur de Larroche to star in the comedy drama, We're Already There, leading an ensemble cast including Truman Hanks, Marc Rebillet, Jon Bass, and Jessica Baglow. [22]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Next Act By Hedi Slimane". V Magazine. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  2. ↑ 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". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  3. ↑ ""Remy and Arletta" stars join us! - Good Day Sacramento". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  4. ↑ "MICAELA WITTMAN". VESTAL. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  5. ↑ "Talking Pictures: Get "Starstruck" with new comedies out this week". ABC4 Utah. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2022-02-02). "'Clairevoyant' Filmmaker & Star Micaela Wittman Inks With Untitled Entertainment". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  7. ↑ Salomone, Gino (2021-10-11). "Gino talks with the cast of Clairevoyant". FOX6 News Milwaukee. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  8. ↑ "How Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Made a Comedy for $3K That Sold at Cannes | No Film School". nofilmschool.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  9. ↑ "How This Actor-Turned-Filmmaker Made a Movie for $3K That Sold at Cannes". Backstage. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "VIDEO: Exclusive Micaela Wittman & Arthur de Larroche interviewed in Cannes for Remy & Arletta". www.filmfestivals.com. 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  12. ↑ Kevin (2022-08-19). "Exclusive Interview: Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Talk Remy & Arletta". Pop-Culturalist.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  13. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2023-09-19). "Coming-Of-Age Drama 'Remy & Arletta' From Actor-Writer Micaela Wittman Acquired By Synergetic". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  14. ↑ "Zero Gravity Management Signs 'Remy & Arletta' Filmmaker Arthur De Larroche". Yahoo Entertainment. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  15. ↑ "interview | micaela wittman". Schön! Magazine. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  16. ↑ "Filmmakers Micaela Wittman & Arthur Delarroche!". katu.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  17. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2024-07-26). "Micaela Wittman & Arthur De Larroche Launch Indie Production Company Manic, Unveil Development Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  18. ↑ "Teen Wolf: 9 Most Frightening Scenes, Ranked". ScreenRant. 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  19. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2022-06-21). "Riverside Entertainment Moves Into Scripted With Micaela Wittman Drama 'Remy & Arletta', Jesse Eisenberg-Adrien Brody Thriller 'Manodrome'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  20. ↑ "Shirley (2023)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  21. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (2024-08-27). "Julia Fox to Star in LGBTQ Romantic Drama 'Perfect' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  22. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2025-01-16). "Micaela Wittman Reteams With Director Arthur De Larroche On Dramedy 'We're Already There'; Truman Hanks, Jon Bass & Elsie Hewitt Among Others Set". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
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