Eliza Hittman: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 5
- on screen
- 2010–2020
- box office
- $820K
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 79
- Born
- December 9, 1979 (age 46)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer
- Years active
- 2008-present
- Spouses
- Scott Cummings
- Children
- 1
Eliza Hittman's Career in Numbers
Eliza Hittman's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eliza Hittman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Second Cousins Once Removed (2010) to Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Eliza Hittman Movies by Decade
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were Eliza Hittman's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Eliza Hittman Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
Drama is the genre Eliza Hittman has worked in most, with 5 films.
Eliza Hittman Career Milestones
- First film
- Second Cousins Once Removed 2010
- Biggest box office hit
- Beach Rats $487K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Never Rarely Sometimes Always Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Never Rarely Sometimes Always 2020
Eliza Hittman Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Eliza Hittman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Eliza Hittman: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2021 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 2 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination
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26th Critics' Choice Awards- Eliza Hittman: Nominated Best Original Screenplay Never Rarely Sometimes Always
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36th Film Independent Spirit Awards- Eliza Hittman: Nominated Best Director Never Rarely Sometimes Always
- Eliza Hittman: Nominated Best Screenplay Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Who Is Eliza Hittman?
Eliza Hittman was born in New York City, U.S. in 1979 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Eliza Hittman, born on December 9, 1979, is an acclaimed American screenwriter, film director, and producer hailing from New York City. She is widely recognized for her award-winning film Never Rarely Sometimes Always, which won her the New York Film Critics Circle Award and the National Society of Film Critics Award for best screenplay. Born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Hittman nurtured her passion for theatre at the Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn. She graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2001, majoring in theater and drama, and later pursued her interest in art and film at the California Institute of the Arts, where she earned her MFA in 2010. Throughout her career, Hittman has created a vast body of significant work, including her first feature film, It Felt Like Love, and her second film Beach Rats. For her exceptional work in the film industry, she was named one of Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces of Indie Film in 2013. Hittman reveals her long-spanning career doesn’t look to falter anytime soon and is quoted expressing her ongoing passion with 'something simmering inside my head' regarding future creative concepts. She currently holds a position at the Pratt Institute as an assistant professor, imparting her years of experience and knowledge in Film/Video Department for the School of Art. Her unique film-making style is known to revolve around themes of teen sexuality and female adversity, using powerful narratives and often shooting long takes close to the character. Hittman has been recognized throughout her career, receiving numerous nominations and awards, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for film-video in 2018.
Eliza Hittman: Questions & Answers
How many movies Eliza Hittman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Eliza Hittman been in?
Eliza Hittman is credited on 5 films, from 2010 to 2020. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Eliza Hittman's highest-grossing movie?
Beach Rats (2017) is Eliza Hittman's biggest box office hit, with $487K worldwide, ahead of Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) ($300K). Across every film with box office figures, Eliza Hittman's movies have made $820K.
Eliza Hittman's biggest hits What is the best Eliza Hittman movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eliza Hittman's best-rated film is Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Beach Rats (2017) (78).
Best Eliza Hittman movies, ranked Has Eliza Hittman won an Oscar?
Eliza Hittman has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Eliza Hittman has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is Eliza Hittman?
Eliza Hittman is 46 years old, born on December 9, 1979 in New York City, U.S..
What is Eliza Hittman's newest movie?
The most recent film on Eliza Hittman's filmography is Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020), which Eliza Hittman directed.
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