The world lost a visionary director. Friends and collaborators, like Adam Pally
Actor Adam Pally dedicates an emotional Instagram post to his late friend
Pally, who worked with Baena on multiple projects, remembers him as a talented director
Baena was an acclaimed writer-director known for Life After Beth, Joshy, The Little Hours
Pally honors Baena’s dedication to truth and authenticity in his work.
Pally describes Baena as a connector of people, a film encyclopedia, and a gracious host
Baena died on January 4, 2025, at 47. The cause of death was ruled a suicide.
Pally expresses his sympathy for Baena’s wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, during this difficult time.
Pally and Baena worked on Life After Beth, Joshy, and The Little Hours
Plaza and Baena, who married in 2021, had a deep and supportive relationship
Baena’s final directorial works, Horse Girl (2020) and Spin Me Round (2022)