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Anees Bazmee

Anees Bazmee is a director and screenwriter in Bollywood. He has directed popular films such as No Entry, Singh is Kinng, and Welcome among others. Bazmee has won numerous awards for his films including the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay.

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Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer. His unique style features vivid colors, complex female characters and taboo themes. He is a two-time Academy Award winner and one of Spain's most internationally recognized and acclaimed filmmakers. He has directed and written over twenty films, including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and All About My Mother.

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Byron Haskin

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Stan Lathan

Stan Lathan is an African-American television and film producer, as well as a director, who has worked on a number of popular programs throughout his career. He has been involved with shows such as Sanford and Son, Hill Street Blues, Roc and The Bernie Mac Show. Lathan has received critical acclaim for his work in the industry.

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John Lasseter

John Lasseter is an animator, director, and producer. He is best known for co-founding Pixar Animation Studios and directing the films Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Cars. He is also a Disney Legend and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the animation industry.

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Brian Brough

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David Bowers

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Scott Cooper

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Jon Erwin

Jon Erwin is a director, writer, and producer known for his work on faith-based and family-friendly films such as "I Can Only Imagine," "Woodlawn," and "October Baby." He co-founded the production company, Kingdom Story Company, with his brother, Andrew Erwin, and has received multiple accolades for his work in the film industry.

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Lynn Shelton

Lynn Shelton was an American film director, writer and producer best known for her work in independent comedies such as "Humpday" and "Your Sister's Sister". She also directed episodes of popular television shows like "Mad Men", "GLOW", and "The Mindy Project". Shelton passed away in 2020 at the age of 54.

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Jack Kinney

Jack Kinney was an American animation director, best known for his work at Walt Disney Studios from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. He directed and produced many classic Disney shorts, including "Mickey and the Beanstalk" and "African Diary," and also worked on features such as "Cinderella" and "Alice in Wonderland." After leaving Disney, he went on to direct cartoons for other studios, including Hanna-Barbera and UPA.

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Matt Reeves

Matt Reeves is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on movies such as Cloverfield, Let Me In, and the recent Planet of the Apes trilogy. He is also currently set to direct the upcoming Batman film set in the DC Extended Universe.

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Joe Carnahan

Joe Carnahan is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing films such as "Smokin' Aces," "The Grey," and "Narc." Carnahan has also worked on multiple television shows, including "The Blacklist" and "The A-Team."

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Will Gluck

Will Gluck is an American film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for directing and co-writing films like "Easy A", "Friends with Benefits", and "Annie". Prior to his career in film, Gluck worked as a television writer and producer for shows such as "The John Larroquette Show" and "Grosse Pointe".

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Philippe Gagnon

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Joel Paul Reisig

Joel Paul Reisig is a director and filmmaker known for his work on family-friendly films such as "The Perfect Gift", "Silver Bells", and "A Horse for Summer". He has also produced and directed documentaries and reality shows for major networks such as Discovery, HGTV, and TLC. Reisig is a graduate of Michigan State University and resides in Michigan.

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Tom McCarthy

Tom McCarthy is an American film director, actor, and writer. He studied at Yale University and began his career in theater before transitioning to film. He is best known for directing the films The Station Agent, Spotlight, and Win Win, each of which received critical acclaim and award nominations.

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Kathryn Bigelow

Kathryn Bigelow is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. She is known for her work in the action, drama, and thriller genres. Her films include "The Hurt Locker," "Zero Dark Thirty," and "Detroit," and she was the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director, for "The Hurt Locker" in 2010.

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Jon Watts

Jon Watts is a film director known for his work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming and its sequel Spider-Man: Far From Home. Prior to his work with Marvel, he directed the thriller films Cop Car and Clown. Watts was born on June 28, 1981, in Fountain, Colorado.

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Tibor Takács

Tibor Takács is a film and television director from Hungary. He has directed many popular movies and TV shows such as Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Gate, and R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour. He is known for his expertise in horror and science fiction genres.

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James Gray

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Sheldon Wilson

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Roland Joffé

Roland Joffé is a British director and producer who has worked on numerous films and TV series throughout his career. Some of his most notable works include "The Killing Fields", "The Mission", and "City of Joy". He has received multiple awards and nominations for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

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William Friedkin

William Friedkin is a renowned American film director, best known for his critically acclaimed movies, such as "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist." He is a pioneer in the New Hollywood movement and has received numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Director.

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Alastair Fothergill

Alastair Fothergill is a British director and producer known for his work on nature documentaries. He has been the series producer of the BBC's "Planet Earth" and "Frozen Planet," and directed the award-winning "Blue Planet" and "Earth." He also founded the production company Silverback Films.

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Pere Portabella

Pere Portabella is a Spanish film director, producer and politician born in Barcelona in 1929. He is known for his avant-garde and experimental films that challenge traditional storytelling and narrative structures. Portabella has also been involved in politics, serving as a member of the Spanish Parliament and advocating for regional autonomy in Catalonia.

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Catherine Hardwicke

Catherine Hardwicke is a director, known for her work on the first Twilight film as well as Thirteen and Miss You Already. She began her career as a production designer on films such as Tombstone and Three Kings before making her directorial debut with Thirteen. Hardwicke is also a producer and writer.

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Michael Damian

Michael Damian is a director, actor, and musician best known for playing Danny Romalotti on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless." He also directed and starred in the film "Moondance Alexander" and directed the television series "The Mysteries of Laura." Damian has released several albums and singles throughout his career and is a successful Broadway performer.

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Christian James

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William Dieterle

William Dieterle was a German-born film director who worked in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. He directed and produced over 50 films, including the Academy Award-winning "The Life of Emile Zola" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." He was known for his visually stunning and lyrically dramatic style of filmmaking.

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Mark Neveldine

Mark Neveldine is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and cinematographer. He is best known for directing films such as Crank, Gamer, and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance alongside his frequent collaborator Brian Taylor. Prior to his work in the film industry, Neveldine worked as a cameraman for various sports broadcasts.

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John Whitesell

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Mira Nair

Mira Nair is a director, writer, and producer known for her culturally rich and socially relevant films such as Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding, and The Namesake. Born in India and educated in the United States, Nair uses her unique perspective to tackle issues like poverty, race, and identity while celebrating the beauty of different cultures.

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Martha Coolidge

Martha Coolidge is an American film and television director, known for her work on movies such as "Valley Girl," "Real Genius," and "Rambling Rose." She has also directed episodes of popular TV shows like "Sex and the City," "Weeds," and "Madam Secretary." Coolidge has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1997.

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Dick Lowry

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Baz Luhrmann

Baz Luhrmann is a director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 17, 1962, in Sydney, Australia. He is best known for his visually stunning and stylistic films, including "Moulin Rouge!" and "The Great Gatsby." Luhrmann has also directed numerous stage productions and is a member of the Order of Australia.

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Eduardo Sánchez

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Greg Mottola

Greg Mottola is a director and screenwriter known for his work on popular comedy films such as Superbad, Adventureland, and The Daytrippers. He has also directed episodes of hit television series including Arrested Development and The Newsroom. Mottola has been nominated for several awards including a Primetime Emmy and a Writers Guild of America Award.

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