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  • Comment: Does not meet WP:GNG criteria - no significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject. Three of the five sources are routine reporting with passing mentions of Brandstein - not about her - and all three are focused on The Lost Weekend (beware of subjects notable for one thing, per WP:ONEEVENT). Brandstein's own website is not a reliable source. Subject does not meet WP:CREATIVE criteria. Paul W (talk) 23:03, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Eve Brandstein
Born(1948-07-23)July 23, 1948
Occupation(s)Producer, director, casting director
Years active1975–present
Known forNorman Lear productions casting, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story

Eve Brandstein is an American producer, director, and casting director, recognized for her work in television and documentary film. She first gained prominence as a casting executive for Norman Lear's production companies and recently co-directed the 2022 documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.[1]

Career

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Casting director

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Brandstein served as a casting executive for Norman Lear's television productions during the 1970s and 1980s.[2] She worked on several television series including Diff'rent Strokes, One Day at a Time, The Facts of Life, and Who's the Boss?.[2]

Documentary work

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In 2022, Brandstein co-directed and produced The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, a documentary exploring May Pang's relationship with John Lennon. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival[3] and received a theatrical release in April 2023.[1] The documentary delves into the 18-month period when Lennon separated from Yoko Ono and lived with Pang in Los Angeles and New York. The film received positive reviews from major publications, including The New York Times, which praised its intimate portrayal of Lennon and Pang's relationship.[4]

Non-profit work

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Brandstein serves on the advisory board of The Felix Organization, a non-profit founded by Darryl McDaniels and Sheila Jaffe that supports children in foster care.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (February 9, 2023). "John Lennon-May Pang Documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story' Acquired By Briarcliff". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  2. ^ a b "Eve Brandstein". Eve Brandstein Productions. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  3. ^ "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story". Tribeca Film Festival. 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  4. ^ Kenny, Glenn (April 13, 2023). "'The Lost Weekend' Review: John Lennon's Other Romance". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  5. ^ "Advisory Board Members". The Felix Organization. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
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Category:Living people Category:American casting directors Category:Women casting directors Category:American film producers Category:American women film producers Category:American documentary film directors Category:1948 births