Baena and actor Aubrey Plaza, who were married in 2021, collaborated on several films, including the 2014 movie “Life After Beth.”

Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”

The Los Angeles County medical examiner reported that Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker best known for co-writing and directing "Life After Beth" and "I Heart Huckabees," passed away on Friday. His age was 47.