Andrea Berloff (born May 10, 1974) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. She is known for her work on feature films such as The Fighter (2010), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and Captain Phillips (2013), for which she co-wrote the screenplay and earned a Writers Guild of America Award. Berloff made her directorial debut with the thriller The East (2023), which she also wrote and produced.
Early life and education
Berloff was born in Oakland, California. She studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, earning a Bachelor of Arts in literature. She later attended the American Film Institute Conservatory, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in film production.
Career
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Screenwriting
- The Fighter (2010): Co-wrote the screenplay with David O. Russell and Paul Tamasy; the film won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for Best Picture.
- World Trade Center (2006): Contributed to early drafts of the screenplay, though she was uncredited in the final film.
- Captain Phillips (2013): Co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Terrio; the film received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): Served as a script consultant on the Martin Scorsese-directed film.
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Directing and producing
- The East (2023): Wrote, directed, and produced this psychological thriller, marking her first feature-length directorial effort.
Awards and recognition
- Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Fighter (2010).
- Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Captain Phillips (2013).
- Various nominations from the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, BAFTA, and other industry bodies.
Personal life
Berloff is married to writer-director Scott Frank. The couple has collaborated on several projects, though specific details of their personal lives are kept private.
Filmography (selected)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Uncredited screenplay work |
| 2010 | The Fighter | Screenwriter |
| 2013 | Captain Phillips | Co-screenwriter |
| 2023 | The East | Writer, Director, Producer |
References
Information compiled from publicly available biographical sources, industry publications, and award records.