Micaela Wittman
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| image = Photo of Micaela Wittman.png
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| birth_date = {{Birth based on age as of date |23|2023|5|11}}{{Cite web |date= 2023-05-11|title=The Next Act By Hedi Slimane |url=https://vmagazine.com/article/the-next-act-by-hedi-slimane/ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=V Magazine |language=en-US}}
| birth_place = Rhinebeck, New York
| nationality = American
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2021–present
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Micaela Wittman (born {{Birth based on age as of date|23|2023|5|11|noage=1}}) is an American actress and writer. Her film roles include the Netflix biopic Shirley, Clairevoyant, and Remy & Arletta.{{Cite web |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |date=2021-05-21 |title=Kino Lorber Acquires Artsploitation; Gravitas Gets Micaela Wittman's 'Clairevoyant'; Freestyle Lands 'My Tender Matador'; Gotham Shorts Take Flight; Nantucket Fest Additions – Film Briefs |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/kino-lorber-artsploitation-clairevoyant-my-tender-matador-release-dates-nantucket-events-gotham-shorts-1234759326/ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}} Her television credits include ABC's Modern Family, Peacock's A.P. Bio, and MTV's Teen Wolf.{{Cite web |title="Remy and Arletta" stars join us! - Good Day Sacramento |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/remy-and-arletta-stars-join-us/ |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Wittman was named one of three female up-and-comers in "The Next Act" series by V Magazine and Hedi Slimane.
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.{{Cite web |title=MICAELA WITTMAN |url=https://www.vestalmag.com/micaela-wittman |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=VESTAL |language=en-US}}
Career
Wittman is known for her titular role in the mockumentary film Clairevoyant (2021) which was nominated for a British Independent Film Festival award.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-22 |title=Talking Pictures: Get “Starstruck” with new comedies out this week |url=https://www.abc4.com/gmu/talking-pictures-get-starstruck-with-new-comedies-out-this-week/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=ABC4 Utah |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2022-02-02 |title='Clairevoyant' Filmmaker & Star Micaela Wittman Inks With Untitled Entertainment |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/clairevoyant-filmmaker-star-micaela-wittman-210345674.html |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=Yahoo! |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Gino |date=2021-10-11 |title=Gino talks with the cast of Clairevoyant |url=https://www.fox6now.com/news/gino-talks-with-the-cast-of-clairevoyant |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=FOX6 News Milwaukee |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=How Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Made a Comedy for $3K That Sold at Cannes {{!}} No Film School |url=https://nofilmschool.com/clairevoyant-movie-interview |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=nofilmschool.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=How This Actor-Turned-Filmmaker Made a Movie for $3K That Sold at Cannes |url=https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/micaela-wittman-indie-film-career-advice-75022/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |work=Backstage}} Because of her ability to make independent films, Wonderland Magazine cited her as an "indie film goddess."{{Cite journal |last=Bardsley |first=Ella |title=From best-selling author to indie film goddess, Micaela Wittman is doing it all - her own way. |journal=Wonderland Magazine |issue=Winter 2023 |pages=331-332}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-03 |title=VIDEO: Exclusive Micaela Wittman & Arthur de Larroche interviewed in Cannes for Remy & Arletta |url=https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/cannes_market_dailies/video_exclusive_micaela_wittman_arthur_de_larroche_interviewed_in_cannes_for_remy_arletta |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.filmfestivals.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kevin |date=2022-08-19 |title=Exclusive Interview: Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche Talk Remy & Arletta |url=https://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-micaela-wittman-and-arthur-de-larroche-talk-remy-arletta/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Pop-Culturalist.com |language=en-US}} It was adapted into a film which premiered at Outfest 2022, before being released in theaters fall of 2023.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2023-09-19 |title=Coming-Of-Age Drama 'Remy & Arletta' From Actor-Writer Micaela Wittman Acquired By Synergetic |url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/remy-and-arletta-movie-release-date-synergetic-micaela-wittman-1235550811/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Deadline}}{{Cite web |date=2023-12-18 |title=Zero Gravity Management Signs ‘Remy & Arletta’ Filmmaker Arthur De Larroche |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/zero-gravity-management-signs-remy-192144472.html |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}} The story chronicles her own relationship with her alcoholic and abusive mother, and incorporates her experience as a Jehovah's Witness.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-18 |title=interview {{!}} micaela wittman |url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-micaela-wittman/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Schön! Magazine |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Filmmakers Micaela Wittman & Arthur Delarroche! |url=https://katu.com/afternoon-live/special-guests/filmmakers-micaela-wittman-arthur-delarroche |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=katu.com}} 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." 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.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2024-07-26 |title=Micaela Wittman & Arthur De Larroche Launch Indie Production Company Manic, Unveil Development Slate |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/micaela-wittman-arthur-de-larroche-launch-manic-production-company-1236023487/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}
Additionally, Wittman recurred as Tara Raeken, the sister of Theo Raeken, in the MTV supernatural drama Teen Wolf.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-17 |title=Teen Wolf: 9 Most Frightening Scenes, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/teen-wolf-scariest-episodes/ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}} She also appeared as Katie Holmes in A.P. Bio and Maggie in the Netflix film Shirley.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2022-06-21 |title=Riverside Entertainment Moves Into Scripted With Micaela Wittman Drama 'Remy & Arletta', Jesse Eisenberg-Adrien Brody Thriller 'Manodrome' |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/riverside-entertainment-enters-scripted-with-remy-arletta-and-manodrome-1235048769/ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Shirley (2023) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/shirley-2023 |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}
In August of 2024 it was announced she will be starring opposite Julia Fox in the LGBTQ drama, Perfect.{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=2024-08-27 |title=Julia Fox to Star in LGBTQ Romantic Drama ‘Perfect’ (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/julia-fox-film-perfect-1236119438/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2025-01-16 |title=Micaela Wittman Reteams With Director Arthur De Larroche On Dramedy ‘We’re Already There’; Truman Hanks, Jon Bass & Elsie Hewitt Among Others Set |url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/micaela-wittman-arthur-de-larroche-were-already-there-1236258699/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}
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Category:21st-century American actresses
Category:American film actresses
Category:American television actresses