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Pat O'Connor

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Melville Shavelson

Melville Shavelson (1917-2007) was an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He worked on some of Hollywood's most popular comedies in the 1950s and 1960s, including "The Seven Little Foys," "The Pajama Game," and "Yours, Mine and Ours." He also collaborated with stars like Lucille Ball and Bob Hope.

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Greg Beeman

Greg Beeman is an American television and film director known for his work on popular TV shows such as Smallville and Heroes. He started his career as a television writer and producer before transitioning into directing. Beeman has also directed several feature-length films, including Mom and Dad Save the World and Bushwhacked.

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Chris Howe

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Gary Ross

Gary Ross is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work on successful films such as Seabiscuit, The Hunger Games, and Pleasantville. He began his career as a writer, penning the scripts for popular movies like Big and Dave before transitioning to directing.

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Joanna Hogg

Joanna Hogg is a British film director, known for her distinctively personal, unconventional and critically acclaimed films. She has directed several feature films, including "Unrelated," "Archipelago," "Exhibition," "The Souvenir," and "The Souvenir Part II." Hogg has won numerous awards and accolades for her work in film direction, screenwriting, and production.

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David Mickey Evans

David Mickey Evans is a director and screenwriter, best known for his work on the beloved family film, The Sandlot. He has also directed other popular films such as Beethoven's 3rd and The War of the Buttons. Evans continues to write and direct films today.

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Shaad Ali

Shaad Ali is a Bollywood film director who started his career as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam. He is known for directing popular movies such as Saathiya, Bunty Aur Babli, and OK Jaanu. Ali also won numerous awards for his work in the film industry.

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Vikram Bhatt

Vikram Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his horror and suspense films. He has directed popular films like Raaz, Kasoor and Ghulam. He started his career as a director with the film Jaanam in 1992.

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Zoya Akhtar

Zoya Akhtar is a director, writer, and producer known for her critically acclaimed films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Gully Boy, which won several awards including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. She comes from a family of successful filmmakers and has also worked as a TV host and casting director.

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Jake Szymanski

Jake Szymanski is a director known for his work on various films and TV shows, including "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Saturday Night Live," and "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates." He has won multiple awards for his directing, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on "SNL."

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Sam Wood

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Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Schaffer is a director, writer, and actor, best known for his work on the satirical news show, Saturday Night Live. He also co-founded the comedy group The Lonely Island with Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone, and directed their hit music videos "I'm on a Boat" and "Lazy Sunday."

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Joseph Kosinski

Joseph Kosinski is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on Tron: Legacy, Oblivion, and Only the Brave. Kosinski studied mechanical engineering at Stanford University and earned a master's degree in architecture from Columbia University.

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Busby Berkeley

Busby Berkeley (1895-1976) was an American film director and choreographer known for his elaborate and visually stunning dance sequences in Hollywood musicals of the 1930s and 1940s. He was a pioneer of the "backstage musical" genre and created iconic numbers such as "42nd Street" and "Lullaby of Broadway."

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Eric Darnell

Eric Darnell is a computer-animated film director, writer, and voice actor best known for his work on the Madagascar franchise, Antz and The Penguins of Madagascar. He began his career in the animation industry as a story artist at DreamWorks, and his collaboration with director Tim Johnson led to the creation of the critically acclaimed film Antz.

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Larry Charles

Larry Charles is a director, writer, and producer known for his work on popular television comedies such as Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He has also directed several films, including Borat and Brüno. Charles is known for his irreverent and often controversial humor.

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Dario Argento

Dario Argento is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his contributions to the giallo genre. He is best known for films such as "Suspiria", "Deep Red", and "Tenebrae". With a career spanning over five decades, Argento is considered one of the most influential and celebrated horror filmmakers of all time.

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Jeff Tomsic

Jeff Tomsic is a director, writer, and producer, best known for his work on Comedy Central's "Drunk History" and the feature film "Tag". He has also directed episodes for television shows such as "Broad City" and "This Is Us". Prior to his directing career, Tomsic was a successful commercial director.

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Kevin Lima

Kevin Lima is an American film director, animator, and writer. He is known for directing Disney films such as "Tarzan" and "Enchanted". He has also worked on animated TV shows such as "Popples". Lima has won several awards for his work in the animation industry.

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Tamra Davis

Tamra Davis is a film and television director who has directed a range of projects including music videos, documentaries, and feature films. Her notable works include the films "Billy Madison," "CB4," and "Half Baked," as well as episodes of popular television shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Santa Clarita Diet."

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Roy Del Ruth

Roy Del Ruth (1893-1961) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed over 130 films in his career, including the musicals "42nd Street" and "Ziegfeld Girl". He also directed several crime dramas and comedies, such as "Broadway Melody of 1936" and "Topper Returns".

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Daniel Espinosa

Daniel Espinosa is a Swedish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on Hollywood films such as Safe House, Life, and Child 44. Espinosa has also directed several Swedish-language films, including the critically acclaimed Easy Money.

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Jared Hess

Jared Hess is a director known for his offbeat and quirky style, particularly in the cult classic film "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre". He studied film at Brigham Young University and got his start with two short films, "Película! " and "ElecCo".

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Charles Stone III

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Ron Mann

Ron Mann is a Canadian documentary filmmaker known for his films exploring various musical and cultural movements, such as jazz, blues, and marijuana culture. He has won numerous awards and has been recognized for his distinct visual style and engaging storytelling techniques. Mann has also taught filmmaking at Ryerson University in Toronto.

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John Sayles

John Sayles is an American independent filmmaker, actor, and author. He is known for directing films such as "The Brother from Another Planet", "Matewan", and "Lone Star". Sayles has also written novels and short stories, including "Union Dues" and "A Moment in the Sun". He has been nominated for Academy Awards for his screenwriting and is considered a pioneer in independent cinema.

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Krzysztof Zanussi

Krzysztof Zanussi is a Polish film director, screenwriter, and producer, born on June 17, 1939. He has directed over 40 films in his career and is considered one of the most important figures of the Polish New Wave. Zanussi's films often explore philosophical and moral themes, and he has won numerous awards at film festivals around the world.

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Mervyn LeRoy

Mervyn LeRoy (1900-1987) was an American film director, producer, and actor. He directed over 80 films in his career, including "Little Caesar" (1931), "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" (1932), and "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). He also produced several notable films, such as "Gypsy" (1962) and "Mister Roberts" (1955).

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Tony Richardson

Tony Richardson was a British film director and producer born in 1928. He was a key figure in the British New Wave movement and directed films such as "Tom Jones" and "A Taste of Honey," which were praised for their social realism and use of non-professional actors. Richardson died in 1991.

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Lone Scherfig

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Peter Howitt

Peter Howitt is a British director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work in films such as Sliding Doors and Johnny English. He also has extensive acting credits, including roles in the TV series The Bill and the film In the Name of the Father.

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Terence Young

Terence Young (1915-1994) was a British film director best known for directing the early James Bond films including Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Thunderball. He also directed other notable films such as Wait Until Dark and The Valachi Papers. Through his career, he directed over 40 films and was awarded the Order of the British Empire.

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Samuel Brownfield

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Julian Jarrold

Julian Jarrold is a British film and television director, born in 1960. He has directed a number of critically acclaimed films and television dramas, including "Brideshead Revisited" (2008), "Kinky Boots" (2005), and "The Crown". He has also been nominated for several awards for his work.

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Basil Dearden

Basil Dearden was a British film director, known for his socially-conscious dramas of the 1950s and 60s. He began his career in the film industry as an assistant director in 1930, and went on to direct over 30 films including "Pool of London", "Victim", and "The Mind Benders".

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Stephen Kijak

Stephen Kijak is a director, producer, and writer known for his work on documentaries such as "Stones in Exile," "Scott Walker: 30 Century Man," and "Sid & Judy." He has won several awards for his contributions to the film industry and is known for his unique storytelling style.

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Greg McLean

Greg McLean is an Australian film and television producer, writer, and director. He gained worldwide recognition through his horror movies Wolf Creek, Rogue, The Belko Experiment, and Jungle. McLean is also known for his work in creating and directing popular television shows such as The Gloaming and The Straits.

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Heber Cannon

Heber Cannon is a CrossFit athlete and coach, known for co-creating the popular documentary series "Road to the Games." He has also competed in multiple CrossFit Games and is a co-owner of the training program, "Misfit Athletics."

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Phil Karlson

Phil Karlson was an American film director known for his work in film noir and crime dramas. He began his career in the 1930s as a film editor before moving into directing in the 1940s. Some of his most notable films include "Kansas City Confidential," "The Phenix City Story," and "Walking Tall."

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