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Noah Baumbach

Noah Baumbach is a celebrated American filmmaker, known for his critically acclaimed works such as "The Squid and the Whale", "Frances Ha", and "Marriage Story". He began his career as a screenwriter before transitioning into directing and has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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Peter Sullivan

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Joseph Kane

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John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen (1935-2017) was an American film director. He directed some of the most iconic films of the 1970s, including Rocky (which won him an Academy Award for Best Director) and The Karate Kid. He continued to work in the industry until his death in 2017.

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James Ivory

James Ivory is a British-American filmmaker who directed numerous award-winning films such as "A Room with a View," "Howards End," and "The Remains of the Day." He co-founded Merchant Ivory Productions with producer Ismail Merchant, and together they gained critical acclaim for their literary adaptations. Ivory received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Call Me by Your Name" in 2018.

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David Frankel

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Evan Tramel

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Olivia M. Lamasan

Olivia M. Lamasan is a director known for her work in the Philippine film and television industry. She has directed numerous award-winning films including "Madrasta" and "In My Life". Lamasan has also directed popular TV dramas such as "Mula Sa Puso" and "May Bukas Pa".

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Steve Carr

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Rick Morales

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John Musker

John Musker is a director, known for his work on several Disney animated films including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Moana. He has been recognized for his contributions to the animation industry through various honors and awards, including induction into the Disney Legends program.

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Ron Clements

Ron Clements is an American film director, animator, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on several Disney animated films, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, and Moana. Clements began his career at Disney in 1974 and has received multiple awards and nominations for his contributions to the animation industry.

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Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich is an American director, writer, actor, and film historian. He is best known for his work in the 1970s with films such as "The Last Picture Show," "Paper Moon," and "What's Up, Doc?" He has also been a prolific author and has written extensively about the history and craft of filmmaking.

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Michael Ritchie

Michael Ritchie (1940-2001) was an American film director known for his satirical approach to storytelling. He directed several successful films including "The Candidate", "Smile", and "Fletch". He received multiple nominations for the Academy and Emmy Awards throughout his career. Ritchie passed away from prostate cancer at the age of 60.

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Carlos Saldanha

Carlos Saldanha is a director and animator known for his work on several blockbuster animated films including the Ice Age franchise, Rio, and Ferdinand. Born in Brazil in 1968, he studied animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has been nominated for multiple awards for his work in filmmaking.

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George Roy Hill

George Roy Hill (1921-2002) was an American film director who directed some of the most successful and acclaimed films of his era, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and Slaughterhouse-Five. He won an Academy Award for Best Director for his work on The Sting.

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Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and musician. He is known for his independent films, such as Stranger Than Paradise, Night on Earth, Dead Man, and Only Lovers Left Alive. Jarmusch's work often explores offbeat characters and the complexities of human relationships.

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Peter Strickland

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Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski is a Polish-French film director, producer, and screenwriter. He began his career in Poland in the 1950s before moving to France in the 1960s and eventually Hollywood. He is best known for his films "Rosemary's Baby," "Chinatown," and "The Pianist," which won him an Academy Award for Best Director. Polanski's personal life has been controversial, including an arrest in 1977 for the sexual assault of a minor and subsequent fleeing from the United States.

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John Asher

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Charles Shyer

Charles Shyer is a film director, writer, and producer known for his work on The Parent Trap, Father of the Bride, and Alfie. He has worked alongside Nancy Meyers on many of his projects and has earned four Academy Award nominations throughout his career.

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Marc Webb

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Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow is an American filmmaker, writer, and producer known for his contributions to popular comedies such as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up," and "Trainwreck." Apatow started his career as a stand-up comedian and later worked as a television writer before transitioning into film directing. His work often explores themes of family, relationships, and modern masculinity.

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Sidney J. Furie

Sidney J. Furie is a Canadian film director, known for his work on films such as The Ipcress File (1965), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), and Iron Eagle (1986). He began his career in the 1950s working in television, and has since directed more than 40 feature films.

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Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze is an American director, producer, and screenwriter. He has been involved in various films, music videos, and television commercials, including the acclaimed films "Being John Malkovich" and "Her". He has won numerous awards for his work and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers of his generation.

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James Franco

James Franco is an actor, filmmaker, and writer who has appeared in a wide variety of films and TV shows. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the Spider-Man film series, as well as his work on projects like 127 Hours, Pineapple Express, and The Disaster Artist. In addition to his on-screen work, Franco has also directed several films and has published multiple books.

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Gary Yates

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George Cukor

George Cukor was a renowned American film director, best known for his work in the classic Hollywood era. He directed a number of critically acclaimed films, including "Gone with the Wind," "My Fair Lady," and "The Philadelphia Story." He was respected for his ability to direct actors and his sophisticated, elegant style.

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Paul Verhoeven

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Frank Coraci

Frank Coraci is a film director and screenwriter known for his work on films such as The Wedding Singer, Click, and Blended. He has also directed episodes of various TV shows such as The King of Queens and Modern Family. Coraci graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

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Rohit Shetty

Rohit Shetty is a Bollywood director known for his action-comedy films. He started his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with the film "Zameen" in 2003. Some of his popular films include the "Golmaal" series, "Singham" series, "Chennai Express" and "Simmba".

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J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his work on popular TV shows like "Felicity" and "Lost," as well as blockbuster films such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Star Trek" (2009). Abrams is also the co-founder of production company Bad Robot.

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Michael Winner

Michael Winner was an English film director and producer, best known for his work on the Death Wish series. He also worked as a restaurant critic and wrote several books on food and travel. Winner passed away in 2013 at the age of 77.

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McG

McG is a moniker for American musician and producer Joseph McGinty Nichol. Known for his work in the pop punk and rock genres, he has produced albums for bands such as Blink-182 and co-written music for movies like Charlie's Angels and Terminator Salvation.

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Paul Ziller

Paul Ziller is a Canadian film and television director, known for his work on a variety of genres including action, horror, and science fiction. He started his career in the early 1990s and has since directed over 50 films and television series, including Ice Quake, Bloodfist IV: Die Trying, and The Big Hit.

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Peter Tscherkassky

Peter Tscherkassky is a filmmaker and film theorist known for his experimental cinema work. He was born in Austria in 1958 and has been active in the film industry since the 1980s. His films have been shown at international festivals and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field.

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Joshiy

Joshiy is a prolific Indian film director who has directed over 80 movies in his career. He is known for his work in the Malayalam film industry and has won several awards for his contribution to cinema. Joshiy is considered one of the most influential directors in the industry.

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Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing critically acclaimed films such as Good Will Hunting, Milk, and Elephant. Van Sant has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and has won numerous awards throughout his career.

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John Schultz

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