12 Facts About Jill Sprecher

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Jill Ann Sprecher was born on 27 July 1957 and is an American film director, producer and writer.

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Jill Sprecher is known for her films Clockwatchers and Thirteen Conversations About One Thing and her contributions to Big Love on HBO.

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Jill Sprecher grew up in Madison, Wisconsin with her two siblings and parents, Peter, an insurance broker, and Phyllis Sprecher, a medical technologist.

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Jill Sprecher studied literature and philosophy at the University of Wisconsin.

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Jill Sprecher moved to New York the day after she graduated to study film and begin her career in the industry.

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Jill Sprecher graduated from New York University with a Masters in cinema studies.

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For five years, Jill Sprecher served as a judge for CableACE Awards.

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Jill Sprecher is credited with producing eleven episodes of Big Love.

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Jill Sprecher wrote one episode titled "A Barbecue for Betty".

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Jill Sprecher's films have been compared to modernist literature due to their common themes of subjectivity and constructionism.

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The films created by Jill Sprecher follow contemporary independent filmmaking tropes, through their casting of notable stars, low budget, minimalist sets, and emotional themes.

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Jill Sprecher often uses her personal experiences as inspiration and incorporates them into her films.