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Renny Harlin

Renny Harlin is a Finnish film director and producer, best known for his work on action movies such as Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and Deep Blue Sea. He has directed over 20 feature films and has also worked on television shows and documentaries.

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Cathy Garcia-Molina

Cathy Garcia-Molina is a renowned film and television director from the Philippines. She has directed numerous blockbuster movies and popular teleseryes, including the hit romantic-comedy trilogy "A Very Special Love," "You Changed My Life," and "It Takes a Man and a Woman." She is known for her unique storytelling style and ability to capture the Filipino culture in her works.

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Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson is a highly acclaimed New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, and King Kong. He has won numerous awards for his contribution to the film industry including three Academy Awards.

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Shannon Hartman

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Vincent McEveety

Vincent McEveety (1930-2018) was an American television and film director known for his work in the Western genre. He directed episodes of popular TV series such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Little House on the Prairie. Some of his film credits include One Little Indian and Superdad.

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Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen is a filmmaker and screenwriter known for his collaborations with his brother Joel Coen. Together, they have produced iconic films such as Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men. They have won numerous awards including four Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and a Palme d'Or at Cannes.

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Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan is a film director and screenwriter born in London, England in 1970. He gained critical acclaim for his work on films such as Memento, The Prestige, Inception, and The Dark Knight trilogy. Nolan is known for his creative storytelling and visually stunning films, earning him a reputation as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.

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Michael Winterbottom

Michael Winterbottom is a prolific British film director known for his innovative and unconventional approach to filmmaking. He has directed acclaimed films such as "24 Hour Party People" and "The Trip" series, and he is highly regarded for his ability to capture complex characters and stories with realism and authenticity.

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Kenny Ortega

Kenny Ortega is an American director, choreographer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the High School Musical franchise and for directing and choreographing Michael Jackson's This Is It tour. Ortega has also directed films such as Hocus Pocus and Newsies.

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Doug Liman

Doug Liman is a film director, producer, and screenwriter from the United States. He is best known for his work on popular movies such as The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Over the course of his career, Liman has received several awards and nominations for his contributions to the film industry.

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Walter Hill

Walter Hill is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work in the action genre, with credits including "The Warriors," "48 Hrs.," and "Streets of Fire." Hill has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Warriors."

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David Fincher

David Fincher is a highly acclaimed American film director, known for his dark and brooding style. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including Fight Club, The Social Network, and Gone Girl. Fincher has also directed music videos for artists such as Madonna and Justin Timberlake, and worked as a producer on the Netflix series House of Cards.

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Stephen Herek

Stephen Herek is an American film director, known for his work on popular films such as Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, The Mighty Ducks, and Mr. Holland's Opus. He has also directed numerous music videos for artists such as Madonna, Bon Jovi, and Tina Turner.

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Ram Gopal Varma

Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his contributions to Indian cinema. He has directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films in a variety of genres, including crime, thriller, and horror. Varma has won numerous awards for his work in the film industry.

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Vlad Yudin

Vlad Yudin is a film director, best known for his documentaries on bodybuilding and fitness, including "Generation Iron" and "Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer." He has also directed music videos and commercials for brands such as Adidas and Ford. Yudin was born in Russia and now resides in Los Angeles.

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Roger Donaldson

Roger Donaldson is a New Zealand film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his works like Dante's Peak, The World's Fastest Indian, The Bank Job, and McLaren. He began his career with documentaries and later transitioned to feature films.

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Jesse V. Johnson

Jesse V. Johnson is a British film director and stunt coordinator, known for his work in action films such as Triple Threat, The Debt Collector, and Savage Dog. He has worked in the film industry for over 30 years and has credits in over 100 films.

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Ivan Reitman

Ivan Reitman is a Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing classic comedies such as Ghostbusters, Stripes, and Meatballs. Reitman has produced a number of successful films including Beethoven, Space Jam, and Up in the Air. He continues to work on new film projects.

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William Wyler

William Wyler (1902-1981) was an American film director known for his versatility and craftsmanship in a career spanning over five decades. He won three Academy Awards for Best Director for the films "Mrs. Miniver," "The Best Years of Our Lives," and "Ben-Hur." He was also known for his collaborations with actors such as Bette Davis and Audrey Hepburn.

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Nick Lyon

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Norman Tokar

Norman Tokar (1915-1979) was an American film and television director known for his work on family-oriented films such as "The Ugly Dachshund" and "That Darn Cat!" He started his career as an animator for Walt Disney Productions before transitioning to directing live-action films in the 1960s.

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Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan is a director, actor, and comedian. He is best known for directing numerous successful comedy films, including Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and Grown Ups. Dugan has also acted in many popular television shows and movies, such as Hill Street Blues, Cheers, and The Princess Diaries.

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Matt Peters

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Gore Verbinski

Gore Verbinski is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1964 and rose to fame with his work on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He has also directed other popular films including The Ring, Rango, and A Cure for Wellness.

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John Huston

John Huston (1906-1987) was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was known for his distinctive style of direction and for his collaborations with many iconic actors, including Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Huston's most notable films include The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), and The African Queen (1951).

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Paul Weitz

Paul Weitz is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the films American Pie, About a Boy, and Little Fockers. Weitz started his career as a playwright and is the co-founder of an Off-Broadway theater company.

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Alex Zamm

Alex Zamm is an American filmmaker known for his work as a director, writer, and producer in film and television. He has directed films such as "Inspector Gadget 2" and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2", as well as episodes of popular television shows like "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and "Shake It Up".

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Norman Jewison

Norman Jewison is a retired Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing classic films such as In the Heat of the Night and Moonstruck. Throughout his career, he was nominated for numerous awards including four Academy Awards and has won three of them.

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Ken Loach

Ken Loach (born June 17, 1936) is a British film director known for his socially conscious and politically charged films. He has directed over 30 films, including "Kes," "The Wind That Shakes the Barley," and "Sorry We Missed You." Loach has won numerous awards for his work, including two Palme d'Or awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Malcolm D. Lee

Malcolm D. Lee is an American film director, writer, and producer who has directed and produced notable films such as "The Best Man," "Undercover Brother," and "Girls Trip." He is also known for his work on television series such as "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Survivor's Remorse."

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Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder was a legendary Austrian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, known for his masterful storytelling, innovative use of techniques, and dark humor. He directed and co-wrote classics such as Sunset Boulevard, The Apartment, and Some Like It Hot, earning six Academy Awards in his career. He remains an influential figure in American cinema.

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Richard Donner

Richard Donner (1930-2021) was an American film director, producer, and actor known for iconic films such as "The Goonies," "Lethal Weapon," and "Superman." He began his career directing television shows before transitioning to feature films, and his work helped shape Hollywood's blockbuster era in the 1980s. Donner passed away on July 5, 2021.

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J. Lee Thompson

J. Lee Thompson (1914-2002) was a British film director best known for his work on classic films such as The Guns of Navarone and Cape Fear. Over the course of his career, he directed over 50 feature films spanning a variety of genres, including war dramas, crime thrillers, and westerns.

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Stuart Gillard

Stuart Gillard is a Canadian film and television director and writer. He has directed episodes of popular TV shows such as "The Vampire Diaries," "Teen Wolf," and "Suits," and has also directed TV movies such as "Girl vs. Monster" and "The Swap."

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Garry Marshall

Garry Marshall (1934-2016) was an American writer, director, actor, and producer. He is best known for creating and developing iconic television series such as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy. Marshall also directed hit films including Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, and Valentine's Day.

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William Lau

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David Dhawan

David Dhawan is a highly acclaimed Indian film director known for his work in Hindi cinema. Born in 1955 in Varanasi, Dhawan started his career in the film industry as an editor and went on to become one of the most successful comedy directors in Bollywood. He has directed many hit films including Coolie No. 1 and Judwaa.

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Roger Corman

Roger Corman is a prominent film director, producer, and screenwriter who got his start in the industry in the 1950s. He is known for his low-budget films, particularly in the horror and science fiction genres, and has mentored many aspiring filmmakers throughout his career. Corman has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the industry.

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Jon Turteltaub

Jon Turteltaub is a film director and producer, known for his work on movies such as National Treasure, Cool Runnings, and While You Were Sleeping. He was born in New York City in 1963 and studied film at Wesleyan University. Turteltaub has received numerous awards for his work in the entertainment industry.

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