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Curtis Vowell

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Marty Callner

Marty Callner is a highly acclaimed American music video and television director, known for his work with artists such as Aerosmith, Cher, and Mariah Carey. He has also directed numerous award-winning comedy specials and documentaries, including those featuring Richard Pryor and Jerry Seinfeld. Callner has won multiple Emmy Awards and is considered a pioneering figure in the music video industry.

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Jason Bourque

Jason Bourque is a Canadian film director, writer and producer, known for his work on various TV series and movies, including "Shadowhunters," "Rogue," "Girl in the Bunker," and "Black Fly." Bourque has won several awards for his exceptional work in the industry.

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Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his film "L.A. Confidential" and was known for other successful films such as "Wonder Boys" and "8 Mile". Hanson passed away in 2016 at the age of 71.

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Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier is a Danish filmmaker and founder of the Dogme 95 film movement. He is known for his experimental and controversial films including Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, and Antichrist. He has won numerous awards at international film festivals and is considered one of the most influential directors of his generation.

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James Gunn

James Gunn is a director, writer, and producer best known for his work on films such as Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and The Suicide Squad (2021). He also created and produced the television series, The Belko Experiment (2016). Gunn got his start as a screenwriter for the Troma Entertainment film studio.

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Don Taylor

Don Taylor (1929-1998) was an American film and television director, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" and "The Final Countdown", as well as the television series "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek: The Original Series".

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Edward Drake

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Don Argott

Don Argott is a director and producer known for his work on documentaries such as "Rock School," "The Art of the Steal," and "Believer." He has received critical acclaim for his ability to tell unique and compelling stories through his films.

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Liz Garbus

Liz Garbus is an American documentary filmmaker best known for her films which focus on social issues and human rights. She has won numerous awards for her work, including two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. Some of her notable films include "What Happened, Miss Simone?" and "The Fourth Estate."

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Andrew Davis

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Tristan Price

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Ti West

Ti West is a writer, director, producer, and actor known for his work on horror films. He was born on October 5, 1980, in Wilmington, Delaware, and attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He has directed films such as The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, and The Sacrament, and has worked on TV shows like Scream and Z Nation.

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Michael Dowse

Michael Dowse is a Canadian film director known for his work in comedy films such as "Fubar", "Goon", and "Stuber". He began his career making short films before moving on to feature films, and has won multiple awards for his work. Dowse continues to direct and produce films across various genres.

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Timo Tjahjanto

Timo Tjahjanto is a director known for his work in Indonesian and international cinema. He has directed films such as "The Night Comes for Us," "Headshot," and "Killers." Tjahjanto has been praised for his ability to blend genres and create intense action sequences.

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Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski is a trans woman who is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her work on The Matrix franchise, and has also directed films such as Cloud Atlas and Jupiter Ascending. Wachowski is a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community and advocates for transgender rights.

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Duwayne Dunham

Duwayne Dunham is an American film editor, director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on several films by director David Lynch, as well as Disney's The Little Mermaid and Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Dunham has also directed episodes of popular TV series, including Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Hamish Hamilton

Hamish Hamilton is a British television director known for his work directing live events such as the Grammy Awards, Super Bowl halftime show, and the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies. He has also directed music videos for artists such as Beyonce, U2, and Madonna, and won multiple awards throughout his career.

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Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas is an American actress, producer, and TV director. She is best known for her role as Lucy Bates on the TV series "Hill Street Blues" and her directing work on films such as "Private Parts" and "Dr. Dolittle." Thomas has won multiple Emmy awards for her work in television.

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Joe Swanberg

Joe Swanberg is an American independent filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his naturalistic and improvisational style of filmmaking. He has directed and produced numerous films, including "Drinking Buddies," "Happy Christmas," and "Easy," and has been praised for his contributions to the mumblecore movement in independent cinema.

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Jake Kasdan

Jake Kasdan is an American film and television director, producer, and writer. He is best known for directing the films "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" (2017) and "Jumanji: The Next Level" (2019), as well as the TV series "Freaks and Geeks" (1999-2000) and "New Girl" (2011-2018).

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Joseph L. Mankiewicz was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on films such as "All About Eve," "The Barefoot Contessa," and "Cleopatra." He won four Academy Awards throughout his career and is considered one of the most accomplished filmmakers of Hollywood's Golden Age.

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Rob Minkoff

Rob Minkoff is a director known for his work on popular animated films such as The Lion King and Stuart Little. He was born in California in 1962 and graduated from the California Institute of the Arts. Minkoff has also directed live-action films and television shows.

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Brad Bird

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Alex Ranarivelo

Alex Ranarivelo is an American film director and screenwriter, known for his work on sports dramas such as "Running Wild" and "American Wrestler: The Wizard". He also directed the action film "Pray for Rain" and the biographical drama "Born to Race". Ranarivelo began his career in the film industry as a cinematographer and producer.

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Stephen Sommers

Stephen Sommers is an American film director best known for his work on big-budget action and adventure films. He has directed films such as The Mummy, Van Helsing, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Sommers began his career as a screenwriter and moved into directing in the early 1990s.

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John Smith

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Christopher Ray

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Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola is an American film director, actress, and screenwriter. She was born on May 14, 1971, in New York City. Coppola is known for directing films such as Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, and The Virgin Suicides, among others. She has received numerous awards for her work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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Tim Johnson

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Gary Halvorson

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Otto Preminger

Otto Preminger (1905-1986) was an Austrian-American film director, producer, and actor. He directed over 35 films in his career, including critically acclaimed works such as Anatomy of a Murder, Laura, and The Man with the Golden Arm. Preminger was known for pushing the boundaries of censorship and for his innovative camera techniques.

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Tate Taylor

Tate Taylor is a director and screenwriter best known for his work on films such as The Help and Get On Up. He was born on June 3, 1969, in Jackson, Mississippi, and grew up in nearby Quitman. Taylor studied at the University of Mississippi before pursuing a career in film.

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Kunle Afolayan

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Nicholas Stoller

Nicholas Stoller is an American director, writer, and producer known for his work on comedy films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, and Neighbors. He has also worked as a writer for television shows like Undeclared and The Carmichael Show.

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Peyton Reed

Peyton Reed is an American film director, known for his work on films such as Bring It On, Yes Man, and most notably, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a writer and director for television shows like Mr. Show with Bob and David and Upright Citizens Brigade.

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Oliver Parker

Oliver Parker is a British film director known for his adaptations of classic literary works such as "Othello," "An Ideal Husband," and "The Importance of Being Earnest." He has also directed films such as "Johnny English Reborn" and "Dorian Gray." Parker started his career as an actor before making his directorial debut with the film "An Ideal Husband" in 1999.

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Alexandre Aja

Alexandre Aja is a French horror director known for his films "High Tension," "The Hills Have Eyes," and "Crawl." He began his career in the film industry as a scriptwriter and director in the late 1990s. Aja's work is characterized by his bold, graphic, and often gruesome use of violence and horror.

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Guy Hamilton

Guy Hamilton was a British film director best known for directing four James Bond films, including "Goldfinger" and "Diamonds Are Forever". He also directed other notable films such as "The Battle of Britain" and "Evil Under the Sun". Hamilton passed away in 2016 at the age of 93.

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