Jessica Elbaum
Elbaum at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Born1977 or 1978 (age 45–46)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
OccupationProducer
Years active2004–present
SpouseRafael Marmor

Jessica Elbaum is an American producer. She is best known for co-founding the production company Gloria Sanchez Productions with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay in 2014.[1] She has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and won "Best First Feature" at the 36th Independent Spirit Awards for producing the film Booksmart.[2]

Early life and education

Jessica Elbaum was born in Los Angeles, California. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California.[3]

Career

Elbaum's first job after graduating from the University of Southern California was public relations at MGM Studios. She later left MGM to join her family's car washing business in San Fernando Valley.[3] In the 2000s, Elbaum was an assistant to talent agent Julie Darmody.[1]

In 2004, a friend of Elbaum recommended a desk job on Will Ferrell's team, which later lead to Elbaum becoming Ferrell's personal assistant. Her first day as Ferrell's assistant was spent on set for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy reshoots.[3] In 2012, she produced her first feature film, the comedy Bachelorette, directed and written by Leslye Headland, and stars Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, Rebel Wilson, and James Marsden.[3][1]

In 2014, Elbaum co-founded the production company Gloria Sanchez Productions with Ferrell and Adam McKay. The company was setup as a female counterpart to Ferrell and McKay's production company Gary Sanchez Productions, with a focus on female voices in comedy.[4][5]

Personal life

Elbaum is married to film producer Rafael Marmor, the co-founder of the production company, Delirio Films.[3][6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Producer Ref.
2008 Step Brothers Associate [7]
2009 Land of the Lost Associate [8]
2010 The Other Guys Co-producer [9]
2012 Bachelorette Yes [10]
2012 Casa de mi padre Executive [11]
2013 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Executive [12]
2014 Welcome to Me Yes [13]
2015 Sleeping with Other People Yes [14]
2015 Get Hard Executive [15]
2015 A Deadly Adoption Executive [16]
2015 Daddy's Home Executive [17]
2017 Oh Lucy! Yes [18]
2017 The House Executive [19]
2018 Holmes & Watson Executive [20]
2019 Booksmart Yes [21]
2019 Hustlers Yes [22]
2020 Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Yes [23]
2021 Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Yes [24]
2022 Am I OK? Yes [25]
2022 Spirited Yes [26]
2023 Theater Camp Yes [27]
2023 May December Yes [28]
2023 Quiz Lady Yes [29]
2024 Will & Harper Yes [30]

Television

Executive producer

Year Title Ref.
2009 You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush [31]
2017–2019 I'm Sorry [32]
2019–2022 Dead to Me [33]
2021 The Shrink Next Door [34]
2022 The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window [35]

In development

References

  1. ^ a b c d Galuppo, Mia (May 24, 2019). "How Jessica Elbaum Went from Will Ferrell's Assistant to Producing 'Booksmart' and 'Dead to Me'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced". Independent Spirit Awards. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e DiTrolio, Megan (May 19, 2020). "The Woman Who Hustled Hollywood". Marie Claire. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (February 12, 2014). "Production Shingle Gary Sanchez Gets Sister Label, Gloria Sanchez, For Female-Centric Fare". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Blair, Iain (November 11, 2014). "10 Producers to Watch: Jessica Elbaum". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "Rafael Marmor". Variety. December 17, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Anderson, John (July 24, 2008). "Step Brothers". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  8. ^ Lowry, Brian (June 3, 2009). "Land of the Lost". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Debruge, Peter (August 1, 2010). "The Other Guys". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  10. ^ Chang, Justin (January 25, 2012). "Bachelorette". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Chang, Justin (March 12, 2012). "Casa de mi padre". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Foundas, Scott (December 16, 2013). "Film Review: 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (March 20, 2013). "Kristen Wiig to Reteam With Will Ferrell on Indie 'Welcome to Me' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Yamato, Jen (May 15, 2014). "Amanda Peet, Jason Mantzoukas, Natasha Lyonne Join Leslye Headland's 'Sleeping With Other People'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Chang, Justin (March 17, 2015). "SXSW Film Review: 'Get Hard'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  16. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (April 1, 2015). "Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig Film Secret Lifetime Movie 'A Deadly Adoption' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  17. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (June 4, 2014). "Paramount Looking To Re-Team Mark Wahlberg And Will Ferrell In 'Daddy's Home'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  18. ^ McNary, Dave (December 17, 2016). "Josh Hartnett, Shinobu Terajima to Star in U.S.-Japan Drama-Comedy 'Oh Lucy!'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  19. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 12, 2015). "Amy Poehler to Co-Star With Will Ferrell in New Line's 'The House'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  20. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (August 16, 2016). "Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly Reunite For 'Holmes & Watson'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  21. ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (February 16, 2018). "Olivia Wilde to Make Feature Directing Debut With 'Booksmart'". TheWrap. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  22. ^ Ford, Rebecca (February 29, 2016). "Stripper Robin Hood Story 'The Hustlers at Scores' in the Works at Gloria Sanchez". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  23. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (June 18, 2018). "Will Ferrell To Star In Netflix Music Pic 'Eurovision' As Another A-List Comedy Star Tries A Streaming Vehicle". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  24. ^ Galuppo, Mia (August 9, 2019). "Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo Comedy 'Barb and Star' Dated for July 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (October 23, 2019). "Tig Notaro And Stephanie Allynne To Co-Direct Lauren Pomerantz Feature; Gloria Sanchez And Level Forward To Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  26. ^ Kit, Borys (October 8, 2019). "Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds' 'A Christmas Carol' Musical Lands at Apple (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  27. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 9, 2022). "Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Amy Sedaris & More Set For Musical Comedy 'Theater Camp' From Picturestart, Topic Studios And Gloria Sanchez Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  28. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 11, 2021). "Natalie Portman And Julianne Moore To Star In Todd Haynes' 'May December' – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  29. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 15, 2021). "20th Century Lands Gloria Sanchez's Untitled Sister Comedy Starring Sandra Oh And Awkwafina". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  30. ^ Sharf, Zack; Donnelly, Matt (January 22, 2024). "Will Ferrell Had 'Zero Knowledge' About the Trans Community. Then His Best Friend of 30 Years Came Out: 'This Was All New Territory for Me'". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  31. ^ Lowry, Brian (March 15, 2009). "You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W Bush". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  32. ^ Petski, Denise (September 14, 2016). "Andrea Savage Comedy Pilot Picked Up To Series By TruTV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  33. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 5, 2018). "Netflix Orders Dark Comedy Series 'Dead To Me' From Liz Feldman, Gloria Sanchez Prods. & CBS TV Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  34. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 19, 2020). "'Anchorman' Alums Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd Reteaming For MRC Television Limited Series 'The Shrink Next Door'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  35. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 20, 2020). "Kristen Bell to Star in Netflix Limited Series 'The Woman in the House' From 'Nobodies' Team". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  36. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 19, 2023). "Will Ferrell To Headline Golf Comedy Series In Works From T-Street & Gloria Sanchez Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

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