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Victor Salva

Victor Salva is an American film director, writer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing horror films such as "Jeepers Creepers" and its sequel. Salva has also directed dramas and documentaries, and his work has premiered at international film festivals. He has been nominated for several awards, including a Spirit Award for Best Feature.

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Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn (1922-2010) was an American film director and producer. With a career spanning five decades, Penn directed a number of critically acclaimed and influential films, including "Bonnie and Clyde," "Alice's Restaurant," and "Little Big Man." He also worked extensively in television, directing episodes of top-rated shows such as "Law and Order" and "The Sopranos."

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Chris Weitz

Chris Weitz is an American director, screenwriter, and producer born on November 30, 1969. He is known for his work on movies like American Pie, About a Boy, and The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Weitz is also a founding member of the independent film company, Depth of Field.

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Alexandre Lehmann

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David Swift

David Swift (1929-2001) was an American director, writer and actor. He is best known for directing and co-writing the popular 1961 film, "The Parent Trap" starring Hayley Mills. He also directed films such as "Pollyanna" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".

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Ted Post

Ted Post was an American film and television director, best known for his work on classic western TV series such as Gunsmoke and Rawhide. He also directed notable films including Hang 'Em High (1968) and Magnum Force (1973), both starring Clint Eastwood. Post passed away in 2013 at the age of 95.

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Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest, also known as The 5th Baron Haden-Guest, is a British-American actor, comedian, musician, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in mockumentary films such as "This Is Spinal Tap", "Waiting for Guffman", and "Best in Show". He has also appeared in various TV shows and has won awards for his writing and acting.

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Yılmaz Erdoğan

Yılmaz Erdoğan is a director, as well as a playwright, actor, screenwriter, and poet. He was born in Turkey in 1967 and is best known for his work on the films "Vizontele" and "The Butterfly's Dream." Erdoğan has won numerous awards for his contributions to Turkish cinema and theater.

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Martín Rejtman

Martín Rejtman is a notable Argentinian film director and screenwriter known for his deadpan humor and satirical style. Born in Buenos Aires in 1961, he studied film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts before returning to his home country to pursue a successful filmmaking career. Rejtman's films have been featured at major international festivals including Cannes and Sundance.

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Gary Nelson

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R.G. Springsteen

R.G. Springsteen was an American film director and producer, born on September 8, 1904 in Wisconsin, USA. He was known for directing Western films such as "Flaming Bullets" and "Frontier Scout" in the 1940s and 1950s. He passed away on December 9, 1989 in California, USA.

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Elio Espana

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Mark L. Lester

Mark L. Lester is an American film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his work on movies such as Class of 1984, Firestarter, Commando, and Showdown in Little Tokyo. Lester started his career in the film industry in the 1970s and has since directed over 30 feature films.

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Destin Daniel Cretton

Destin Daniel Cretton is a director known for his work in critically acclaimed independent films such as "Short Term 12" and "Just Mercy." He was born on November 23, 1978, in Maui, Hawaii, and received his MFA in film from San Diego State University. Cretton currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

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Brad Baruh

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Paul Andrew Williams

Paul Andrew Williams is a British film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films like "London to Brighton", "The Cottage", and "Unfinished Song". He has also directed episodes of various television series like "Broadchurch", "The Crown", and "The Eddy".

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Paul Wheeler

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David Gelb

David Gelb is a director known for his work on the documentary Chef's Table, which explores the lives and cuisines of renowned chefs around the world. He has also directed films such as Jiro Dreams of Sushi and A Faster Horse. Gelb is known for his cinematic style and ability to delve into the creative process of his subjects.

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Martin McDonagh

Martin McDonagh is a playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was born in London to Irish parents and grew up in England. He is best known for his darkly comedic plays such as "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" and "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," as well as his films "In Bruges" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."

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Tom Paton

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Ryan Bellgardt

Ryan Bellgardt is a film director, writer, and producer from Oklahoma City, known for films such as Jurassic Games, Army of Frankensteins, and Gremlin. He is also the owner and founder of Oklahoma-based production company, Boiling Point Media.

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Ryan Little

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Anatole Litvak

Anatole Litvak was a film director and producer, born on May 10, 1902, in Kiev, Ukraine. He directed over 70 films, including "City for Conquest" (1940), "Sorry, Wrong Number" (1948), and "Anastasia" (1956). He received four Academy Award nominations, and his contributions to cinema were celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died on December 15, 1974 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

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Fred Zinnemann

Fred Zinnemann (1907-1997) was an Austrian-American film director. He is best known for his work on movies such as "High Noon," "From Here to Eternity," and "A Man for All Seasons." Zinnemann won four Academy Awards during his career and is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century.

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Rory Kennedy

Rory Kennedy is an American documentary filmmaker and producer. She is the youngest child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy. Some of her notable works include "Last Days in Vietnam" and "American Hollow." She has won several Emmy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

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Ted Kotcheff

Ted Kotcheff is a Canadian film and television director, known for his work on films such as "First Blood", "North Dallas Forty", and "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz". He has also worked as a producer and writer, and has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry.

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Rocco Urbisci

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George Sidney

George Sidney (1916-2002) was an American film director and producer. He directed over 40 films throughout his career, including some of MGM's most successful musicals such as Anchors Aweigh, The Harvey Girls, and Kiss Me Kate. Sidney was known for his innovative camera techniques and choreography, making him a highly influential figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky (1930-2014) was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films such as Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, An Unmarried Woman, and Down and Out in Beverly Hills. Throughout his career, Mazursky received five Academy Award nominations and won several awards including the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or.

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Ralph Thomas

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Onur Tukel

Onur Tukel is a Turkish-American writer, actor, and director known for his independent films such as "Summer of Blood," "Catfight," and "The Misogynists." He started his career as a cartoonist and has since become a prolific filmmaker in the indie film world.

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Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell is a renowned American film and stage director, producer, and actor. He has directed numerous films, including "On Golden Pond," for which he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Rydell has also directed episodes of popular television series such as "Nash Bridges" and "CSI: NY."

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Mel Damski

Mel Damski is a renowned director, writer and producer in the entertainment industry. With over 40 years of experience, he has directed numerous films, television series and movies-of-the-week, including episodes of hit shows such as Psych, Flashpoint, and NYPD Blue. He has won multiple accolades and nominations, including two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Agnieszka Holland

Agnieszka Holland (born November 28, 1948) is a Polish film and television director and screenwriter. She began her career in the Polish film industry, but achieved international success with her work on films such as Europa Europa and In Darkness. Holland has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Michael Dimich

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Xavier Dolan

Xavier Dolan is a Canadian film director known for his stylistic approach to filmmaking and very unique storytelling. He has won critical acclaim for his works, which include "I Killed My Mother", "Mommy", "Juste la fin du monde", "The Death and Life of John F. Donovan," among others. Dolan is also an actor, screenwriter, producer, and editor.

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Jack Hill

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Stuart Gordon

Stuart Gordon (1947-2020) was an American film director, playwright, and screenwriter. He was best known for his work in the horror genre, including films such as "Re-Animator," "From Beyond," and "Dagon." In addition to his film career, Gordon also worked in theater, co-founding the Organic Theater Company in Chicago.

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