Mary Bronstein (née Wall, born 1979) is an American actress and filmmaker best known for the films Yeast (2008) and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025).
Early life and education Bronstein was born in 1979 in White Plains, New York, a suburb of New York City. She attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
Career In 2007 Bronstein appeared in Frownland, directed by her future husband Ronald Bronstein. Her own directorial debut, Yeast, premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.
Bronstein's second feature as director, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, was announced in 2023 and premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Produced by Elara Pictures and Fat City, the film is distributed by A24. The film was screened in competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and received five nominations at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, including for Best Feature and Best Director.
Personal life Bronstein is married to Ronald Bronstein. They have a daughter.
Filmography Director Yeast (2008) If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)
Actress Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2007 Frownland Laura Credited as "Mary Wall" 2008 Yeast Rachel 2011 The Jonestown Defense Tina 2025 If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Dr. Spring
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Work Result Berlin International Film Festival2025Golden BearIf I Had Legs I'd Kick YouChicago Film Critics Association2025Milos Stehlik Breakthrough Filmmaker Award Film Independent Spirit Awards 2026 Best Director Georgia Film Critics Association Awards2025 Best Original Screenplay Gotham Independent Film Awards 2025 Best Director Best Original Screenplay New York Film Critics Online2025Best Screenplay Writers Guild of America Awards 2026 Best Original Screenplay
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