In 2013 , Miller published '' Jacob 's Folly '' – a complex novel about an 18th-century French rake reincarnated as a housefly in modern-day New York with the ability to enter the other characters ’ consciousness and influence them . Critic Maureen Corrigan praised the work , saying , " Miller 's writing style is sensuous , and her individual stories expand , opulently , in scope and emotional impact . " Miller wrote a screenplay neo-screwball comedy , called '' Maggie 's Plan '' . based upon an original story by Karen Rinaldi . Miller directed the film , shot primarily in Greenwich Village , in 2015 . '' Maggie 's Plan '' premiered at Toronto International Film Festival Special Presentations , and screened internationally , at the New York Film Festival , Montclair Film Festival , Berlin Film Festival , Dublin International Film Festival , San Francisco International Film Festival , USA Film Festival / Angelika Film Center Dallas , Denver Film Critics Society Women Film Festival Miami International Film Festival , and Sundance Film Festival . Sony Pictures Classics distributed '' Maggie 's Plan '' in theaters . The ensemble cast includes Greta Gerwig , Julianne Moore , Ethan Hawke , Bill Hader and Maya Rudolph . Critic Richard Lawson praised '' Maggie 's Plan '' as " A smart , goofy delight ! " '' Maggie 's Plan '' was released in movies theaters in 2016
Dublin International Film Festival
Dublin International Film Festival
Rebecca Miller