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John Michael McDonagh

John Michael McDonagh is a director and screenwriter born in London, England in 1967. He is best known for his films "The Guard," and "Calvary," both of which earned critical acclaim. Before his career in filmmaking, McDonagh served as a police officer in London.

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Erik Bloomquist

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Maximilian Elfeldt

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Pierre Morel

.Pierre Morel, born in France in 1964, is a filmmaker and director known for directing action-packed films such as Taken, From Paris with Love, and The Gunman. He also has worked as a cinematographer and camera operator on numerous French and American films. Morel started his career as a camera assistant on Louis Malle's film adaptation of Andre Malraux's novel, Espoir: Sierra de Teruel.

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Nick Park

Nick Park is a British animator, director and writer, best known for his work on the Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep series. Born in 1958 in Preston, England, he studied at the National Film and Television School, where he began creating animated films. He has won multiple awards, including four Oscars.

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Damián Romay

Damián Romay is a director, writer, and producer known for his work on TV shows like "Cruel Summer" and "Grand Hotel." He has also directed and written several movies such as "Turbulence" and "Killing Mommy." Romay's work often explores themes of family, relationships, and mystery, and he has developed a reputation for crafting intriguing and suspenseful stories.

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Steve James

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Sam Pollard

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Hirokazu Kore-eda

Hirokazu Kore-eda is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and film critic. He is known for his subtle and emotionally impactful dramas, exploring themes such as family, memory, and loss. His notable works include "Shoplifters," "Nobody Knows," and "After Life." He has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or in 2018.

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James DeMonaco

James DeMonaco is a writer and director known for his work on the Purge film series as well as other horror and thriller projects such as The Negotiator and Assault on Precinct 13. He also co-created the television series The Purge which aired on USA Network.

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Jacques Audiard

Jacques Audiard is a French film director and screenwriter, born on April 30, 1952. He has directed notable films such as A Prophet, Rust and Bone, and The Sisters Brothers, which have won numerous awards and critical acclaim. Audiard is known for his realistic and humanistic approach to storytelling, often exploring themes of redemption, identity, and trauma.

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Christopher Storer

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Ryûhei Kitamura

Ryûhei Kitamura is a Japanese filmmaker known for his work in the horror and action genres. Some of his notable films include "Versus," "Midnight Meat Train," and "Godzilla: Final Wars." Kitamura has also directed several episodes of the TV series "The Doorman" and "Napoleon: Life of a Genius."

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Ramin Bahrani

Ramin Bahrani is a director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on March 20, 1975, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is of Iranian descent. Bahrani is known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Man Push Cart," "Chop Shop," and "99 Homes." He has also worked on the TV series "The White Tiger" and "Fahrenheit 451."

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Mark Rosman

Mark Rosman is a film director and screenwriter known for his work on romantic comedies and family films. He has directed films such as "A Cinderella Story" and "The Perfect Man" and has also worked on TV shows such as "The Wonder Years" and "Lizzie McGuire."

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Jack Smight

Jack Smight was an American film and television director, known for his work on popular TV shows such as "The Twilight Zone," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "The Wild Wild West." He also directed several feature films, including "Airport 1975" and "Midway." Smight passed away in 2003 at the age of 75.

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John Hyams

John Hyams is a film director known for his work on Universal Soldier: Regeneration, The Punisher: War Zone, and Black Summer. He is the son of director Peter Hyams and began his career as a producer before transitioning into directing.

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Devon Shepard

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Ben Mole

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Lev L. Spiro

Lev L. Spiro is an American TV and film director. He has directed episodes of multiple television series, including "Modern Family," "Psych," and "Orange is the New Black," as well as feature films such as "My Santa" and "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex."

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William Grefe

William Grefe was an American film director and producer known for his work in the horror and exploitation genres. He directed over 20 films throughout his career, including "Sting of Death" and "Mako: Jaws of Death". Grefe passed away in 2020 at the age of 87.

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Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon is a director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work on popular television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly. He has also directed blockbuster films such as The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Whedon is known for his unique blend of humor, drama, and action in his storytelling.

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Jan de Bont

Jan de Bont is a Dutch film director and cinematographer. He is known for directing blockbuster films such as Speed, Twister, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. Prior to his directing career, de Bont worked as a cinematographer on films such as Die Hard and Basic Instinct.

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Alain Resnais

Alain Resnais was a French film director known for his innovative storytelling techniques and exploration of memory and time in films such as Hiroshima mon amour and Last Year at Marienbad. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cannes Film Festival. Resnais died in 2014 at the age of 91.

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Wilson Yip

Wilson Yip is a Hong Kong film director known for his action films. He has directed over 30 films, including the popular Ip Man series starring Donnie Yen. He has won several awards for his work in the Hong Kong film industry.

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Madhur Bhandarkar

Madhur Bhandarkar is an Indian film director known for his socially relevant films such as Chandni Bar, Page 3, and Fashion. He began his career in the film industry as an assistant to Ram Gopal Varma and later directed his first film Trishakti in 1999. Bhandarkar has won several awards for his work in Bollywood.

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Rory B. Quintos

Rory B. Quintos is a Filipino film and television director, known for his works such as "Got to Believe", "It Might Be You", and "One More Chance". He also directed the well-received films "Anak" and "Tanging Yaman". Quintos started as a production assistant in ABS-CBN before working his way up as a director.

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Kristoffer Tabori

Kristoffer Tabori is a director, actor and voice artist. He was born in California in 1952 and has directed numerous television shows and films, including "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "JAG". He has also appeared in various TV shows and movies and is known for his voice work in video games and animation.

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Chloé Zhao

Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her feature films "Songs My Brothers Taught Me" (2015), "The Rider" (2017), and "Nomadland" (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director. Zhao is the first woman of color to win the Best Director Oscar.

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Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner was an American film director best known for his work on classic movies such as "Patton," "Planet of the Apes," and "The Boys from Brazil." He won an Academy Award for Best Director for "Patton" in 1970 and was known for his meticulous attention to detail and strong visual style.

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Sebastian Junger

Sebastian Junger is a renowned American author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker. He has written many bestselling books, including "The Perfect Storm", "War", and "Tribe". He has also directed several documentaries, including "Restrepo" and "Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS". Junger's work often focuses on war, conflict, and the human experience.

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Miloš Forman

Miloš Forman was a Czech-American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He directed numerous critically acclaimed films, including "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," both of which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 86.

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Chad Stahelski

Chad Stahelski is an American film director and former stuntman. He is best known for co-directing the John Wick film series, for which he received critical acclaim for his innovative and stylized action sequences. Prior to his directing career, Stahelski worked as a stunt coordinator on numerous blockbuster films.

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David I. Strasser

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Tony Bill

Tony Bill (born August 23, 1940) is an American actor, director, and producer. He began his career as an actor in the 1960s before transitioning into producing and directing in the 1970s. Bill has been involved in the production of many successful films, including The Sting, Taxi Driver, and My Bodyguard.

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Roy Ward Baker

Roy Ward Baker (1916-2010) was a prolific British film director and producer, best known for his work in the horror and thriller genres. He directed numerous classic films including "A Night to Remember", "Quatermass and the Pit", and "The Vampire Lovers". He was also a director for numerous popular television shows.

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Simon Kinberg

Simon Kinberg is a writer and producer known for films such as "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" as well as TV shows including "The Twilight Zone" and "The Mandalorian." He has also worked on various Marvel projects and co-founded the production company Genre Films.

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Damien Chazelle

Damien Chazelle is an American director and screenwriter known for his work on critically acclaimed films such as Whiplash, La La Land, and First Man. He has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and won Best Director at the Oscars in 2017 for his work on La La Land.

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Gary Winick

Gary Winick (1961-2011) was an American film director, producer, and writer who was known for his works in independent cinema. He directed films such as Tadpole, 13 Going on 30, and Charlotte's Web. Winick also co-founded InDigEnt, a company that produced low-budget digital films.

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