Debra Eisenstadt

Debra Eisenstadt is an American writer, director, producer and editor.

Career

Eisenstadt began her career as an actress, most notably starring in the theater and film versions of David Mamet’s Oleanna opposite William H. Macy. Eisenstadt wrote, produced, directed, shot and edited the feature film Daydream Believer; winner of an Independent Spirit Award and The Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. Similarly, she helmed three other independent features; the award-winning films The Limbo Room (with Melissa Leo, Peter Dinklage), Before The Sun Explodes, and Blush starring Wendi McLendon-Covey. Eisenstadt has written and directed for Nickelodeon, works as a script doctor, a teacher and co-executive produced Brett Morgen's acclaimed documentaries, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck and the award-winning Jane Goodall documentary, Jane.

Eisenstadt wrote and directed the 2019 film Imaginary Order which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.[1]

Personal life

Eisenstadt is married to director Brett Morgen. She graduated from Bennington College in 1991 and received a master's degree in Film/Media Studies from New School University in 2000.

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References
  1. Nicolaoun, Elena (January 23, 2019). "Imaginary Order". Refinery29. Retrieved 23 January 2019.


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