Kelly Fremon Craig Filmography and Directorial Work
Kelly Fremon Craig is an American screenwriter and director known for writing and directing the coming-of-age comedy-drama "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," which is based on the Judy Blume novel and produced by James L. Brooks and Kelly Carmichael for Gracie Films and Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures. She also wrote the screenplay for the 2015 comedy-drama "The Edge of Seventeen," directed by Kim Nguyen, which starred Hailee Steinfeld and was produced by Anonymous Content and A24 A24.
Her directorial debut feature "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" was released theatrically in the United States in 2023, with distribution handled by Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures in international markets Lionsgate. The film's production was led by Gracie Films, James L. Brooks, and Kelly Carmichael, with casting by Francine Maisler and music by Mark Isham IMDb.
Box Office Performance and Audience Reception
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" earned approximately $17 million at the domestic box office during its theatrical run, with additional international grosses reported through Comscore and studio disclosures, and it received a 95% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 150 reviews Rotten Tomatoes.
"The Edge of Seventeen" grossed around $18 million worldwide against a reported production budget of roughly $9 million, with A24 handling theatrical distribution in the United States and Sony Pictures Classics managing international sales Sony Pictures Classics. The film received a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and was praised for its portrayal of teenage social dynamics.
Career Earnings and Industry Standing
Kelly Fremon Craig's earnings from her screenwriting and directing credits are not publicly disclosed in SEC filings or studio financial reports, but her feature films have generated combined global box office receipts of over $35 million, with ancillary revenue from streaming licensing deals with Paramount+ and other platforms SEC.
Her net worth is not officially reported, but industry estimates place working screenwriters and directors of her profile in the mid-range tier of Hollywood earnings, with backend compensation tied to box office performance and streaming licensing fees Forbes. She remains a notable figure in the coming-of-age genre, with her projects frequently discussed in trade publications such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.