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.”

Jeff Baena, an indie film director and writer and Aubrey Plaza's husband, has died. He was 47. The filmmaker died on Friday in his Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office.

The co-writer of I Heart Huckabees and director of The Little Hours was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.