Born in 1979, she is an acclaimed American filmmaker known for her sensitive storytelling and exploration of adolescent experiences. She gained recognition with her debut feature, "It Felt Like Love" (2013), which premiered at Sundance. Her follow-up, "Beach Rats" (2017), won the Best Director award at Sundance. Her third film, "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" (2020), received critical acclaim, winning the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. She is celebrated for her intimate, character-driven narratives.