Eliza Hittman
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1979 in New York, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 2010–2025 (16 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Eliza Hittman (Directing).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only.
Word Count: 90-130 words.
Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, plain prose.
Name: Eliza Hittman.
Birth Date: 1 January 1979 [3] or 9th December 1979 [6]. (Note: Source 3 says 1 Jan 1979, Source 6 says 9 Dec 1979. I will stick to the most specific or omit if conflicting to be safe, but usually, I should pick one or state the discrepancy if necessary. However, the prompt says "Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile". I'll focus on the career and background.)
Birthplace: Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City [3, 4].
Education: Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn [4]. Indiana University (graduated 2001 with BA in theater and drama) [4]. School of Film/Video at California Institute of the Arts (received MFA in 2010) [4].
Profession: Director, producer, screenwriter [3, 5, 6].
Filmography:
It Felt Like Love (2013): First feature film. Premiered at 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Opened at IFC Center in New York in March 2014 [1, 3, 4].
Beach Rats (2017): Selected for 2015 Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab. World premiere at 2017 Sundance Film Festival [1, 3].
Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020): Known for this film [3].
Awards: Won multiple awards [5, 6].
Eliza Hittman is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer born in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Eliza Hittman (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview (Directing).
[1] TMDB Bio: Born/raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Attended Edward R. Murrow High School. Graduated Indiana University in 2001 (BA in theater and drama). Received MFA from School of Film/Video at California Institute of the Arts in 2010. First feature It Felt Like Love premiered at 2013 Sundance Film Festival and opened at IFC Center in New York in March 2014. Second film Beach Rats selected for 2015 Sundance Screenwriter's Lab, world premiere at 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Third film Never Rarely Sometimes Always premiered... (cut off).
[2] Wikipedia: Eliza Hittman.
[3] IMDb: Born Jan 1, 1979, in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NYC. Director and producer. Known for Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020), Beach Rats (2017), and It Felt Like Love (2013).
[4] TMDB: Similar to [1].
[5] Wikiwand: American screenwriter, film director, and producer from NYC. Won multiple awards for Never Rarely Sometimes Always.
[6] TheCityCeleb: Born Dec 9, 1979. Screenwriter, director, producer.
Note on Birthdate conflict: [3] says Jan 1, 1979. [6] says Dec 9, 1979. I will stick to the information provided but might avoid specific birthdates if they conflict to remain "meticulous" or just pick one if necessary, though the prompt asks for a career overview. I'll focus on the career.
Career Details:
Roles: Director, producer, screenwriter.
Education: BA in theater and drama from Indiana University (2001); MFA from the School of Film/Video at California Institute of the Arts (2010).
Film 1: It Felt Like Love (2013). Premiered at 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Opened at IFC Center in New York in March 2014.
Film 2: Beach Rats (2017). Selected for 2015 Sundance Screenwriter's Lab. World premiere at 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Film 3: Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020). Won multiple awards.
Paragraph 1: Background/Education.
Eliza Hittman is an American director, producer, and screenwriter. She attended Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn and later graduated from Indiana University in 2001 with a BA in theater and drama. She continued her studies in art and film, receiving an MFA from the School of Film/Video at the California Institute of the Arts in 2010.
Paragraph 2: Filmography.
Hittman's first feature film, It Felt Like Love, premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and had its opening at the IFC Center in New York in March 2014. Her second film, Beach Rats, was selected for the 2015 Sundance Screenwriter's Lab and had its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Karnama (Well of Death) (2025) Thanks
- Realm of Satan (2025) Co-Producer
- Dìdi (弟弟) (2024) Thanks
- Bust (2024) Thanks
- A Friend of the Family (2022) Director
- Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022) as Self
- Dog Story (2021) Thanks
- Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) Director
- Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) Writer
- Driveways (2020) Thanks
- Matthias & Maxime (2019) Thanks
- 13 Reasons Why (2017) Director
- Beach Rats (2017) Director
- Beach Rats (2017) Screenplay
- High Maintenance (2016) Writer
- High Maintenance (2016) Director
- Listen Up Philip (2014) Thanks
- Buffalo Juggalos (2014) Producer
- It Felt Like Love (2013) Director
- It Felt Like Love (2013) Writer
- It Felt Like Love (2013) Producer
- Forever's Gonna Start Tonight (2011) Producer
- Forever's Gonna Start Tonight (2011) Writer
- Forever's Gonna Start Tonight (2011) Director
- Second Cousins Once Removed (2010) Producer
- Second Cousins Once Removed (2010) Director
- Second Cousins Once Removed (2010) Writer
- Motherlove Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eliza Hittman best known for?
Eliza Hittman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dìdi (弟弟) (2024), Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020), Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020), Driveways (2020).
When and where was Eliza Hittman born?
Eliza Hittman was born on January 1, 1979 in New York, New York, USA.
How many credits does Eliza Hittman have?
Eliza Hittman has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2025.
What is Eliza Hittman's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Eliza Hittman (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Word Count: 90-130 words. Tone: Neutral, ency...
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