Mary Bronstein | |
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| 👁 Image Bronstein in 2025 | |
| Born | Mary Wall 1979 (age 46–47) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2007–2011; 2025–present |
| Spouse | Ronald Bronstein |
| Children | 1 |
Mary Bronstein (née Wall, born 1979) is an American actress and filmmaker best known for the films Yeast (2008) and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025).[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Bronstein was born in White Plains, New York, in 1979. She attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[1]
Career
[edit]In 2007 Bronstein appeared in Frownland, directed by her future husband Ronald Bronstein.[2] Her own directorial debut, Yeast, premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.[3]
Bronstein's second feature as director, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, was announced in 2023 and premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.[4] Produced by Elara Pictures and Fat City, the film is distributed by A24.[5] The film was screened in competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and received five nominations at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, including for Best Feature and Best Director.[6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Bronstein is married to Ronald Bronstein. They have a daughter.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Actor | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Frownland | No | Yes | Laura | Credited as Mary Wall | [9] |
| 2008 | Yeast | Yes | Yes | Rachel | —N/a | [10] |
| 2011 | The Jonestown Defense | No | Yes | Tina | —N/a | [11] |
| 2025 | If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | Yes | Yes | Dr. Spring | —N/a | [5] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | 2025 | Golden Bear | If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | Nominated | [12] |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | 2025 | Milos Stehlik Breakthrough Filmmaker Award | Nominated | [13] | |
| Film Independent Spirit Awards | 2026 | Best Director | Nominated | [14] | |
| Georgia Film Critics Association Awards | 2025 | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | [15] | |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | 2025 | Best Director | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| New York Film Critics Online | 2025 | Best Screenplay | Nominated | [17] | |
| Writers Guild of America Awards | 2026 | Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Pedrero-Setzer, Nicolas. "Yeast". Le Cinema Club. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Brody, Richard (March 8, 2023). "Reviving a Modern Mumblecore Classic". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X.
- ^ O'Hehir, Andrew. "This year's SXSW discoveries". Salon. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Patten, Anthony D'Alessandro,Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Lavallée, Eric. "A Therapist's Therapist: Mary Bronstein Set to Direct "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You"". ION Cinema. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Prizes of the International Jury". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (October 28, 2025). "Gotham Awards Film Nominations: 'One Battle After Another' Leads Pack; Multiple Noms For 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', 'It Was Just An Accident', 'No Other Choice'". Deadline. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (February 15, 2025). "Rose Byrne, Mary Bronstein on 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You': "This Project Started From a Very Low Place"". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Frownland (2007)". The Criterion Collection. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Brody, Richard. "Yeast". Condé Nast. The New Yorker. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, Brian (August 11, 2010). "In the Works: Cutting in "Perfection," Personal/Economic Crisis, Quiet Riot, "The Next Cassavetes"". IndieWire. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Prizes of the International Jury". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 12, 2025). "The 2025 Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (December 3, 2025). "Spirit Award Nominees include 'Sorry, Baby', 'Peter Hujar's Day', 'Train Dreams', 'Twinless', and 'The Plague'". IndieWire. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 19, 2025). "The 2025 Georgia Film Critics Association (GAFCA) Nominations". NextBestPicture. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (October 28, 2025). "Gotham Awards Film Nominations: 'One Battle After Another' Leads Pack; Multiple Noms For 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', 'It Was Just An Accident', 'No Other Choice'". Deadline. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 8, 2025). "The 2025 New York Film Critics Online (NYFCO) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 27, 2026). "'Sinners', 'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme' Among WGA Awards Film Nominees; 'Pluribus' Tops TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2026.