Jennifer Prediger
Jennifer Prediger is an accomplished actress and filmmaker whose career began with her debut role in Joe Swanberg's 'Uncle Kent,' which premiered at Sundance in 2011 and was acquired by IFC. Since then, she has made multiple appearances at Sundance, showcasing her talent in films like 'The Foxy Merkins' (2014), where she played a quirky love interest, 'A Teacher' (2013) as a meddlesome roommate, and 'First Girl I Loved' (2016) in the role of a cautious Vice Principal. In the Gotham Award-nominated comedy 'Red Flag' directed by Alex Karpovsky, she takes on the role of an obsessed film enthusiast.
Jennifer's career also includes starring in the dark comedy 'Living Room Coffin' and contributing as a playwright for the feature 'Hollywood Fringe.' Her versatility is highlighted in films such as 'Richard's Wedding,' 'Applesauce,' and 'Pollywogs,' showcasing her ability to deliver compelling performances across various genres.
In 'The Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes,' directed by Nancy Andrews, Prediger plays a passionate doctor in a series that won a Gotham Award for Breakout Series. She also appeared in 'Uncle Kent 2' (2015) and several films that premiered at SXSW, including '7 Chinese Brothers,' 'Infinity Baby,' and 'Frances Ferguson.'
Prediger made her directorial debut with 'Apartment Troubles' (formerly 'Trouble Dolls'), which she co-directed and co-wrote with Jess Weixler. The film, featuring stars like Megan Mullally and Will Forte, was released by Gravitas in 2015 and later aired on Showtime. Additionally, she produced 'Song of Back and Neck,' which premiered at Tribeca in 2018, further solidifying her expertise in the film industry.
Filmography
Infinity Baby
Fits and Starts
Frances Ferguson
Apartment Troubles
Red Flag
Josie
Rainbow Time
First Girl I Loved
Applesauce
Smile as You Kill
Uncle Kent 2