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Kelly Fremon Craig (born May 28, 1980) is an American screenwriter, producer, and film director. She is known for writing and directing the 2016 coming-of-age dramedy The Edge of Seventeen and the 2023 adaptation of Judy Blume's classic middle-grade novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Kelly Fremon Craig is a writer and director from Whittier, California. She made her directorial debut with The Edge of Seventeen. James L. Brooks' Gracie Films acquired the project in 2012, and developed the screenplay with Fremon Craig.
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- Kelly Fremon Craig
Apr 24, 2023 · The director of the Judy Blume adaptation talks about her cast, her vision and her love for the book. She praises Abby Ryder Fortson, who plays the lead role, as a "true wunderkind" and a "vulnerable" actress.
Kelly Fremon Craig is a writer and director from Whittier, California. She made her directorial debut with The Edge of Seventeen. James L. Brooks' Gracie Films acquired the project in 2012, and developed the screenplay with Fremon Craig. She graduated from UC Irvine with an English degree.
- May 28, 1980
Apr 26, 2023 · The filmmaker shares how she wrote to Blume, met her in person, and cast Abby Ryder Fortson as the lead in her adaptation of the classic YA novel. She also reveals the challenges and joys of making a coming-of-age story that resonates with generations of women.
May 3, 2023 · The director of 'The Edge of Seventeen' shares how she convinced the legendary author to let her make a film of her most famous book. She also reveals the challenges and joys of bringing Margaret's story to life on screen.
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Nov 18, 2023 · Kelly Fremon Craig, the director of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, shares how she convinced Judy Blume to let her adapt her iconic book. She also talks about the pressure, the spirit and the message of the film.
