Jeff Baena, 47 Baena was known for writing and directing comedic independent movies like "Life After Beth," "The Little Hours," and "Horse Girl." Many of them starred his wife Aubrey Plaza.

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Below, we look back at those we lost in 2025. Baena was known for writing and directing comedic independent movies like "Life After Beth," "The Little Hours," and "Horse Girl." Many of them ...

In 2014, he wrote and directed "Life After Beth," a zombie comedy starring Plaza. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.