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.[1]
Micaela Wittman | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1999[1] Rhinebeck, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Early life
editMicaela 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
editWittman is known for her titular role in the Gravitas Ventures film Clairevoyant (2021) which was nominated for a 2021 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 after six months of production, mainly shot on the weekends.[8][9] Because of her ability to make films on low budgets, 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 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]
In addition to making Independent films, she 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Next Act By Hedi Slimane". V Magazine. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ ""Remy and Arletta" stars join us! - Good Day Sacramento". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "MICAELA WITTMAN". VESTAL. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Talking Pictures: Get "Starstruck" with new comedies out this week". ABC4 Utah. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-02-02). "'Clairevoyant' Filmmaker & Star Micaela Wittman Inks With Untitled Entertainment". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ Salomone, Gino (2021-10-11). "Gino talks with the cast of Clairevoyant". FOX6 News Milwaukee. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "How This Actor-Turned-Filmmaker Made a Movie for $3K That Sold at Cannes". Backstage. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "VIDEO: Exclusive Micaela Wittman & Arthur de Larroche interviewed in Cannes for Remy & Arletta". www.filmfestivals.com. 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Kevin (2022-08-19). "Exclusive Interview: Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Talk Remy & Arletta". Pop-Culturalist.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2023-09-19). "Coming-Of-Age Drama 'Remy & Arletta' From Actor-Writer Micaela Wittman Acquired By Synergetic". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "Zero Gravity Management Signs 'Remy & Arletta' Filmmaker Arthur De Larroche". Yahoo Entertainment. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "interview | micaela wittman". Schön! Magazine. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Filmmakers Micaela Wittman & Arthur Delarroche!". katu.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2024-07-26). "Micaela Wittman & Arthur De Larroche Launch Indie Production Company Manic, Unveil Development Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Teen Wolf: 9 Most Frightening Scenes, Ranked". ScreenRant. 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Shirley (2023)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (2024-08-27). "Julia Fox to Star in LGBTQ Romantic Drama 'Perfect' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-30.