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Agnès Varda

Agnès Varda was a Belgian-born French film director, photographer, and artist known for her unconventional approach to filmmaking and her feminist perspective. She was a key figure of the French New Wave and is best known for her films Cléo from 5 to 7, Vagabond, and The Gleaners and I. Varda passed away in 2019.

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Frank Oz

Frank Oz is a renowned American puppeteer, voice actor, and filmmaker. He is best known for his work with the Muppets and for his role as the voice of Yoda in the Star Wars franchise. He has also directed a number of films, including Little Shop of Horrors and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

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Anthony C. Ferrante

Anthony C. Ferrante is a director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the Syfy original movie franchise, "Sharknado". Ferrante has also directed several other low-budget horror and science fiction films, as well as episodes of television series.

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Peter Yates

Peter Yates (24 July 1929 – 9 January 2011) was an English film and stage director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed several successful films during his career, including Bullitt, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, and Breaking Away, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for his work on the latter film. Yates passed away in 2011 at the age of 81.

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Fred Schepisi

Fred Schepisi is a highly acclaimed Australian film director known for his work on movies such as "The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith," "Evil Angels," and "Last Orders." He has won numerous awards and has been recognized for his contributions to the film industry both in Australia and internationally.

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John Landis

John Landis (0) is an American film director best known for his work on beloved comedies like Animal House (1978) and The Blues Brothers (1980). He has also directed high-profile horror films such as An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Michael Jackson's Thriller music video (1983). Landis has had a varied and successful career in film, spanning multiple genres and decades.

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René Cardona Jr.

René Cardona Jr. was a Mexican film director, writer, and producer. He was born in Mexico City in 1939 and began his career in the film industry at a young age. He directed over 70 films and was known for his work in the horror and action genres. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 64.

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Craig Moss

Craig Moss is a film director and screenwriter known for his work in the comedy genre. He has directed several successful films including "The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It" and "Bad Ass". Moss's films often parody popular culture and have gained a cult following among comedy fans.

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Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright is a British film director known for his unique style that blends comedy, action, and genre films. He is best known for directing the "Cornetto Trilogy" (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End) and the cult favorite Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Wright is also a screenwriter and has worked on projects such as Ant-Man and The Adventures of Tintin.

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Charlie Steeds

Charlie Steeds is a film director known for his work in the horror genre. He has directed several indie films such as "The Barge People," "Cannibal Farm," and "Escape From Cannibal Farm." Steeds often emphasizes practical effects and a DIY approach to filmmaking.

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T. Hee

T. Hee (1911-1988) was an American animator, story artist, and caricaturist, best known for his work on Disney animated films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, and The Three Caballeros. Hee was also a founding member of UPA studios and taught animation at various institutions.

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Henry Joost

Henry Joost is a director, producer and writer known for his work on the documentary Catfish and the horror films Paranormal Activity 3 and 4. He has also directed episodes of the TV series American Horror Story and the Netflix original series, The OA. Henry Joost worked in a production company with Ariel Schulman, who later became his co-director.

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Ang Lee

Ang Lee is a Taiwanese-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He has directed critically acclaimed films such as "Brokeback Mountain," "Life of Pi," and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Lee has won numerous awards for his films, including four Academy Awards. He is considered one of the most talented and versatile filmmakers of his generation.

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Jim Abrahams

Jim Abrahams is a film director, screenwriter, and producer known for directing comedies such as Airplane! and The Naked Gun. He co-founded the comedy film production company, Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, and went on to write and direct additional successful films such as Hot Shots! and Mafia!. Abrahams is known for his absurd, over-the-top humor and parodies of popular films and genres.

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Anne Fletcher

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Spike Brandt

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John Lee Hancock

John Lee Hancock is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on films such as "The Blind Side," "The Founder," and "Saving Mr. Banks." He began his career as a screenwriter for films such as "A Perfect World" and "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" before moving on to directing.

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Randal Kleiser

Randal Kleiser is an American film director and producer, known for directing popular movies like Grease, The Blue Lagoon, and Flight of the Navigator. He has also directed numerous television series and short films. Kleiser began his career as a production assistant for Francis Ford Coppola before breaking into directing.

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Peter Chelsom

Peter Chelsom is a British film director, screenwriter and producer. He has directed films such as "Serendipity", "Hector and the Search for Happiness" and "The Space Between Us". Chelsom has also directed episodes of TV shows such as "American Horror Story" and "Hannibal".

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Adam McKay

Adam McKay is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. He was born on April 17, 1968, in Pennsylvania, USA. He is best known for his work in the comedy genre and has directed numerous hit movies. Some of his notable movies include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers, The Other Guys, and Vice.

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Tony Cervone

Tony Cervone is an American animator, writer, and voice actor. He is best known for his work on various animated television shows and films such as Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, and The Flintstones. Cervone has also directed several animated feature films including Scoob! and Space Jam: A New Legacy.

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Tobe Hooper

Tobe Hooper (1943-2017) was an American film director, best known for his work in the horror genre. His films include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, and Salem's Lot. He was considered a key figure in horror filmmaking and his influence can be seen in many modern horror films.

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Scott Derrickson

Scott Derrickson is a director and screenwriter who is best known for his work on horror films such as "Sinister" and "The Exorcism of Emily Rose". He has also directed big budget superhero films like "Doctor Strange" and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness".

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Ariel Schulman

Ariel Schulman is a director, producer and actor born in New York City. He is best known for his documentary film "Catfish" and for co-founding the production company Supermarché with his brother Nev Schulman. He has also directed episodes of the TV series "Nerve Center" and "We Need to Talk".

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George Gallo

George Gallo is a director and screenwriter from the United States. He is known for his work on films such as "Bad Boys," "Trapped In Paradise," and "The Comeback Trail." Gallo has also directed episodes of popular TV shows like "Miami Vice," "The Sopranos," and "Entourage."

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Peter DeLuise

Peter DeLuise is an American television and film director. He has directed episodes of popular TV shows such as "Stargate SG-1," "The 4400," "Kyle XY," "Andromeda," and "Supernatural." DeLuise has also acted in several TV shows and movies, including "21 Jump Street" and "Stargate SG-1."

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Brian Trenchard-Smith

Brian Trenchard-Smith is a film director, producer, and screenwriter who has worked in the movie industry since the 1970s. He is known for directing cult classics such as "The Man from Hong Kong," "Stunt Rock," and "Dead-End Drive-In." Trenchard-Smith is also a published author and lecturer on cinema.

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Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He was born in Wellington in 1975 to a Māori mother and a Jewish father of Russian-Jewish heritage. He has directed films such as Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Thor: Ragnarok, and Jojo Rabbit, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam is a British-born film director and animator, best known for his work with the comedy troupe Monty Python in the 1970s. He has also directed several acclaimed films, including Brazil, The Fisher King, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Gilliam's work often features surreal and fantastical elements, and he has been praised for his unique visual style.

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Craig Gillespie

Craig Gillespie is an Australian film director whose notable works include "Lars and the Real Girl" (2007), "Million Dollar Arm" (2014) and "I, Tonya" (2017). He has also directed numerous commercials and music videos, winning multiple awards for his work.

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Christopher Smith

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Ben Stassen

Ben Stassen is a Belgian film director known for his extensive work in the field of 3D animation and computer graphics. He is the co-founder and CEO of nWave Pictures, one of the leading companies in the production of 3D animated films. Some of his notable works include "Fly Me to the Moon," "Sammy's Adventures," and "The House of Magic."

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George Tillman, Jr.

George Tillman, Jr. is a director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on films such as Men of Honor, Soul Food, and The Hate U Give. He has received critical acclaim for his ability to tackle complex social issues in his storytelling, and continues to make an impact in the entertainment industry.

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Sam Newfield

Sam Newfield was an American film director, born on December 6, 1899. He directed over 250 films in his career and was a prolific director of B-movies. While his films were often criticized for their low budgets and lack of quality, Newfield is considered to be one of the most important directors in the history of American cinema.

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Joe Berlinger

Joe Berlinger is an American filmmaker and director best known for his documentaries featuring true crime stories and social justice issues. He has received critical acclaim for his documentaries that include the Paradise Lost trilogy, Brother's Keeper, and Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger.

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Neil Burger

Neil Burger is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on the films "The Illusionist" and "Limitless," as well as the television series "Billions." Burger studied film at Yale University before starting his career in Hollywood.

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John Woo

John Woo is a renowned Hong Kong film director known for the blending of action, suspense and heavy-handed melodrama in his work. His films include "The Killer," "Hard Boiled," and "Mission: Impossible II." He has been influential in shaping the action genre and has won numerous awards for his contributions to cinema.

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