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Tamar Halpern is an Assistant Professor at Chapman University's Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, specializing in Film and Media Arts. With a career spanning over a decade, Halpern has written and directed 11 feature films, including five female-driven thrillers for A&E Networks. Her 2022 series adaptation of the YA book Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus was sold to MAX, and her novel California Girl was published in September 2023.
- Education: University of Southern California (B.A., M.F.A.)
- Notable Achievements: Jack Oakie Comedy Screenwriting Award winner, American Film Showcase fellow, and Hedgebrook alumna
Halpern's creative output focuses on screenwriting, comedy, and documentary filmmaking, with a strong emphasis on female perspectives and socially resonant storytelling. Her work has been recognized by Netflix, Amazon, and prestigious film festivals worldwide.
Selected Publications & Creative Works include her 2023 novel California Girl, the 2022 MAX series adaptation of YA fiction, and the 2011 documentary Llyn Foulkes One Man Band. She explores themes of existential crisis, historical memory, and interactive storytelling across film, television, and literature.
Scientific and Artistic Recognition:
- Jack Oakie Comedy Screenwriting Award
- Paramount Screenwriting Fellowship
- Best Short Fiction award from Sundress
- American Film Showcase fellowship
Halpern actively employs students on set and contributes to non-profits like Look What She Did, which highlights forgotten women in history.
