Deborah Kaplan

American filmmaker Deborah Kaplan, born in 1966 in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA, began her active directorial career in the mid-1990s, focusing primarily on the comedy and romance genres. She is best known for co-writing and co-directing mainstream hits such as "Can't Hardly Wait" and "Josie and the Pussycats", though her work has not been recognized by major film festivals. Kaplan's films often feature a quirky, energetic style, characterized by clever dialogues, strong female leads, and memorable pop culture references. As a director, Deborah Kaplan has a knack for capturing the zeitgeist of the time, making her films not just entertaining, but also a reflection of the era they were created in.