Lorene Scafaria

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Lorene Scafaria

Born May 1, 1978 · Holmdel, New Jersey, USA (age 48)

Lorene Scafaria (born May 1, 1978) is an American filmmaker, playwright, musician, and actress. She wrote and directed the films Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012), The Meddler (2015), and Hustlers (2019), as well as writing the film Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008). Scafaria directed the Succession (2018–2023) episodes "Too Much Birthday", "Honeymoon States", and "Living+". …

Known For

CoherenceCoherence · 2014
Coherence
7.22014
MovieThrillerScience Fiction
Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.
Beau Is AfraidBeau Is Afraid · 2023
Beau Is Afraid
6.72023
MovieComedyAdventure
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
HustlersHustlers · 2019
Hustlers
6.52019
MovieDramaComedy
A crew of savvy former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldSeeking a Friend for the End of the World · 2012
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
6.62012
MovieComedyDrama
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.
Under the BoardwalkUnder the Boardwalk · 2023
Under the Boardwalk
7.32023
MovieAdventureAnimation
Two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a storm sweeps them away. Their courage soon unites their families, paving the way for great summers to come.
Ricki and the FlashRicki and the Flash · 2015
Ricki and the Flash
5.82015
MovieComedyDrama
Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family.
The NinesThe Nines · 2007
The Nines
6.02007
MovieDramaFantasy
A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.
The MeddlerThe Meddler · 2016
The Meddler
6.02016
MovieComedyDrama
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life.

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