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List Of Film And Television Directors
This is a list of notable directors in motion picture and television arts. A * Dodo Abashidze *George Abbott * Norman Abbott *Phil Abraham *Jim Abrahams * Abiola Abrams *J. J. Abrams *Ivan Abramson *Lenny Abrahamson * Hany Abu-Assad *Tengiz Abuladze * Herbert Achternbusch *Andy Ackerman *Andrew Adamson * Anita W. Addison *Maren Ade * Carine Adler *Percy Adlon * John G. Adolfi *Franklin Adreon *Ben Affleck *Casey Affleck * Neil Affleck * Andrew Agnew *Alejandro Agresti *Joe Ahearne *Caroline Aherne * Abdel Rahim Ahmed * Aqeel Ahmed *Alexandre Aja *Chantal Akerman * Desiree Akhavan *Fatih Akın *Moustapha Akkad * R. Kan Albay * Barbara Albert *Félix Enríquez Alcalá *Alan Alda *Robert Aldrich * Tomás Gutiérrez Alea *Grigori Aleksandrov * Victoria Aleksanyan * Chris Alexander * David Alexander *Jason Alexander * John Alexander *Sherman Alexie * Ozzie Alfonso * Khalik Allah *Marc Allégret *Yves Allégret * Elizabeth Allen *Irwin Allen * Lewis Allen *Woody Allen * Syed Ali Raza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Directors
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that Goal, vision. The director has a key role in choosing the Casting (performing arts), cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, Film producer, producers, Film editing, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended a film school. Directors use different approaches. Some Outline (list), outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue, while others control every aspect and demand that the actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carine Adler
Carine Adler, Baroness Reid of Cardowan (born 1948) is a Brazilian screenwriter and film director. Career Adler's break came when the British Film Institute asked her to develop her short film ''Touch and Go'' into a full-length feature. The result was '' Under the Skin'', the screenplay for which took her two years to write. According to Richard Armstrong in ''The Rough Guide to Film'', "What distinguishes her small oeuvre is the fusion of her protagonists' desire and their sense of inferiority." Personal life Adler is the second wife of former British government minister Dr John Reid, Baron Reid, whom she married in 2002. She has a son, Hal, from a previous marriage, and two stepsons with Reid. Filmography Feature films * '' Under the Skin'' - 1997, writer/director. Received the Michael Powell Award for Best British feature film at the 1997 Edinburgh International Film Festival Shorts * ''Contrechamps'' - 1979, writer/director * ''Pianists'' - 1980, writer/dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandre Aja
Alexandre Jouan-Arcady, known professionally as Alexandre Aja, (; born 7 August 1978) is a French filmmaker best known for his work in the horror genre. He rose to international stardom for his 2003 horror film '' Haute Tension'' (known as ''High Tension'' in the US and ''Switchblade Romance'' in the UK). He has also directed the films ''The Hills Have Eyes'' (2006), '' Mirrors'' (2008), '' Piranha 3D'' (2010), '' Horns'' (2013) and '' Crawl'' (2019). Personal life Aja's pseudonymous surname is formed from the initial letter of each of the three parts of his real name. He was born in Paris, France, and is the son of Jewish French '' Pied-Noir'' director Alexandre Arcady and French cinema critic Marie-Jo Jouan. Career Aja acted at a very young age in minor roles in his father's films such as ', and the two ' films. He made his directorial debut at the age of eighteen with the short film ''Over the Rainbow'', which received a Cannes Film Festival Golden Palm Award nomination ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Ahmed (director)
Aqeel Ahmed (born 14 July 1987), also known by his birthname Mohammed Aqeel Ahmed or M Aqeel Ahmed, is a British film writer and director, as well as founder of his own creative, film & video production company, Ahmco. He is known for his comic short films and animations, usually highlighting social problems and situations. His student short film, Alienated (2008), a visual-effects film about an alien trying to be accepted on Earth, was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts Festival 2008, and is up for awards. Filmography *''How to be a Superhero'' (2007), Director *''Alienated'' (2008), Director *''Shattered Pieces'' (2009), Director Shattered Pieces In 2009, Ahmed completed a 15-minute short film entitled Shattered Pieces, about a man waking up to find London destroyed. It was shown in film festivals domestically as well as internationally. In 2010, he uploaded a remastered version of the film (with new colour grading and visual effects) to the popular video sharing site, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdel Rahim Ahmed
Abdel Rahim Ahmed ( ar, عبدالرحـيم أحمد) is an Egyptian director and author, born in Egypt, graduated from the 6 October University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Department of Photography, Film and Television, and then studied film directing at the Arab School of Film and Television in Egypt under Dr Mona Al-Sabban. Published works Short films See: A silent animated Short film, that Abdel Rahim worked as an author, director, art director and animation artist. The film was produced by Abdel Rahim Ahmed in 2020. A new dream movie: a short fictional film that Abdul Rahim worked as an author, director, and the film for the Arab Film School graduation project. Series * The series "Heroes of the Cartoon": The work includes a group of Saudi and Egyptian artists, He is worked as an author, screenwriter, director and production director. The series is produced by Saudi Arabia. * "Future Child" series: An Egyptian series that discusses several topics in the childhood p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Aherne
Caroline Mary Aherne (24 December 1963 – 2 July 2016) was an English actress, comedian and writer. She was best known for performing as the acerbic chat show host '' Mrs Merton'', in various roles in '' The Fast Show'', and as Denise in '' The Royle Family'', a series which she co-wrote. She won BAFTA awards for her work on ''The Mrs Merton Show'' and ''The Royle Family''. Aherne narrated the Channel 4 reality television series ''Gogglebox'' from its inception in 2013 until 8 April 2016. Aherne died of cancer at the age of 52. Early life Aherne was born in Ealing, London, on 24 December 1963, the second child of Irish parents Bartholomew Edmond "Bert" Aherne, a railwayman with London Transport, and Mary Frances "Maureen" Aherne (''née'' Regan). From the age of two, Aherne was brought up in Wythenshawe, Manchester.Rinaldi, Graham.Aherne, Caroline (1963–). screenonline.org.uk. Retrieved on 25 August 2007. Like her brother, Patrick, Aherne had retinoblastoma in childhood, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Ahearne
Joe Ahearne is an Irish television writer and director, best known for his work on several fantasy and science fiction based programmes including '' Ultraviolet'', '' Apparitions'' and ''Doctor Who''. He also wrote the screenplay for 2013 feature film '' Trance''. Career Ahearne's career began when the short film '' Latin for a Dark Room'' won an award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1994, and shortly afterwards he began working for the independent television production company World Productions. Among his work for World were episodes of the 1997 series the BBC Two drama '' This Life'', for which Ahearne wrote two and directed another three episodes, making him the only person to both write and direct episodes for the series. His next major production for World was the six-episode Channel Four vampire series '' Ultraviolet'', which Ahearne both wrote and directed. ''Ultraviolet'' was broadcast in 1998 to critical acclaim, and has subsequently been released on both VHS and DV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alejandro Agresti
Alejandro Agresti (born June 2, 1961, in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine film director, writer and producer. A prominent filmmaker in his country, he also directed ''The Lake House (film), The Lake House'' with Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood actors Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves in 2006. Career Agresti is best known in the United States for his feature ''Valentín'', the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut while attempting to better the bewildering world around him. This internationally acclaimed feature earned Agresti the Silver Condor (Cóndor de Plata) by the Argentine Film Critics Association for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, Best Film and Special Jury Award at the Mar del Plata Film Festival, the Golden Calf for Best Director at the Nederlands Film Festival, and the Audience Award at the Newport International Film Festival. Agresti's other films include ''El Viento se llevó lo que'' ("Wind with the Gone"), ''Un mundo menos peor'' ("A Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Agnew (actor)
Andrew William Agnew (born 28 September 1976) is a Scottish actor, singer and director. He is best known for playing the role of PC Plum in the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies programme ''Balamory'' and Walter in Scot Squad. Career His television career began with the BBC2 drama ''Fran's People'' where he played Colin the Chef. He then got his big break, cast as the police officer, PC Plum in CBeebies' ''Balamory''. Along with his acting career, Agnew has Directed for theatre and television, a Children's programme called '' Me Too''. before directing some of the new CBeebies and Tattie Moon hit series Woolly and Tig, series 1 & 2 and the special episode "Hola" filmed in Spain. He also appeared in the episodes "The Haircut", "Hogmanay" and "The Play" as Tam. He returned to the role of PC Plum in special CBeebies versions of the seasonal nature programmes '' Springwatch'' and the BAFTA award-winning ''Autumnwatch''. The character also appeared in continuity announcements d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Affleck
Neil Affleck is a Canadian animator, director, and actor. He has worked as an animator on ''The Simpsons'' and ''Family Guy''. As an actor, he appeared in the 1981 film '' Scanners'' and had a leading role in the 1981 film '' My Bloody Valentine''. He also directed animated works such as ''Family Guy'', ''Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends,'' ''Mike the Knight,'' and the 2009 ''Doki'' special. He animated six episodes of ''Rocko's Modern Life'', five episodes of ''The Critic'' and one episode of '' Pearlie'', ''The Legend of Prince Valiant'', and '' Wayside''. Affleck won the Norman McLaren award for his animated film ''Hands''. Early life Affleck is a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is the son of Canadian architect Raymond Affleck, who was one of the founders of the Montreal-based architectural firm, Arcop. Career Affleck started out as an actor, making appearances in films and TV shows, such as '' Wild Thing'', '' Cross Country'', ''Murder By Phone'', '' Visiting Hours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casey Affleck
Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Satellite Award. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in the PBS television film ''Lemon Sky'' (1988) and the miniseries '' The Kennedys of Massachusetts'' (1990). He later appeared in three Gus Van Sant films: '' To Die For'' (1995), '' Good Will Hunting'' (1997), and '' Gerry'' (2002), and in Steven Soderbergh's comedy heist trilogy ''Ocean's Eleven'' (2001), ''Ocean's Twelve'' (2004), and '' Ocean's Thirteen'' (2007). His first leading role was in Steve Buscemi's independent comedy-drama '' Lonesome Jim'' (2006). He is the younger brother of actor Ben Affleck. Affleck's breakthrough came in 2007, when he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Western drama '' The Assassination of Jesse James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Affleck Filmography
Ben Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker. He made his film debut with a minor part for ''The Dark End of the Street'' (1981). He went on to appear in several television shows, including the PBS educational programs ''The Voyage of the Mimi'' (1984) and ''The Second Voyage of the Mimi'' (1988), and an episode of the ''ABC Afterschool Special'' in 1986. Affleck played an antisemite in the sports film ''School Ties'' (1992) and featured as a regular on the television drama '' Against the Grain'' (1993). He gained attention for playing the supporting part of a high-school senior in Richard Linklater's cult film '' Dazed and Confused'' (1993), after which he had his first leading role in Rich Wilkes's comedy '' Glory Daze'' (1995). In 1997, Affleck played a comics artist in Smith's art-house success ''Chasing Amy''. He wrote the script and starred with Matt Damon in Gus Van Sant's drama film '' Good Will Hunting'' . Affleck and Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
