Directors | Filmmakers

Directors are individuals who have the responsibility of overseeing and carrying out the vision of a film. Directors are in charge of controlling a film’s aesthetics as well as dramatic aspects. They are also in control of visualizing the script and guiding both the technical crew and actors to fulfill the film’s vision. Directors can help choose cast members, the design of the production, and other creative aspects of the film. Directors can be considered the authors of a film. Directors should also help the vision of the film become realized while maintaining the film’s budget in mind.

What do directors do?

Directors have the responsibility of becoming the creative leads of the film they are working on. They carry the creative vision of the film throughout the entire process from pre-production and until the final edit. Directors also work with everyone involved in a film and are appointed by the executive producer of a film.

How do you become a film director?

There are many paths to becoming a director, but all of them require dedication and extensive knowledge. You can become a film director by studying film in college and seeking work within the industry. Often film directors start their career as an actor, assistant, or even established director.

What makes a good film director?

A good film director should be able to handle stress, be flexible, and have an open and positive attitude. They should also use time effectively, be able to assign responsibilities, and be creative. Film directors should be able to motivate and inspire others to fulfill and create the vision of their movie.

Directors Guides
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5′7″ | 1.70 m
August 13, 1899
Alfred Hitchcock
170.000
1899.00
111000
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Alfred Hitchcock
5′6″ | 1.68 m
August 24, 1972
Ava DuVernay
168.000
1972.00
99000
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Ava DuVernay
6′0″ | 1.83 m
September 14, 1969
Bong Joon-ho
183.000
1969.00
117000
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Bong Joon-ho
5′4″ | 1.63 m
March 31, 1982
Chloé Zhao
163.000
1982.00
57000
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Chloé Zhao
5′11″ | 1.80 m
July 30, 1970
Christopher Nolan
180.000
1970.00
154000
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Christopher Nolan
6’4” | 1.93 m
May 31, 1930
Clint Eastwood
193.000
1930.00
758000
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Clint Eastwood
6′0″ | 1.83 m
August 28, 1962
David Fincher
183.000
1962.00
85000
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David Fincher
5′11″ | 1.80 m
January 20, 1946
David Lynch
180.000
1946.00
143000
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David Lynch
6′0″ | 1.83 m
April 7, 1939
Francis Ford Coppola
183.000
1939.00
72000
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Francis Ford Coppola
5′6″ | 1.68 m
May 14, 1944
George Lucas
168.000
1944.00
158000
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George Lucas
5’9” | 1.75 m
August 4, 1983
Greta Gerwig
175.000
1983.00
84000
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Greta Gerwig
5′10″ | 1.78 m
October 9, 1964
Guillermo del Toro
178.000
1964.00
165000
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Guillermo del Toro
6′0″ | 1.83 m
November 27, 1951
Kathryn Bigelow
183.000
1951.00
35000
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Kathryn Bigelow
5′4″ | 1.63 m
November 17, 1942
Martin Scorsese
163.000
1942.00
218000
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Martin Scorsese
5′5″ | 1.65 m
June 28, 1926
Mel Brooks
165.000
1926.00
217000
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Mel Brooks
6′0″ | 1.83 m
April 23, 1954
Michael Moore
183.000
1954.00
101000
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Michael Moore
6′2″ | 1.88 m
May 6, 1915
Orson Welles
188.000
1915.00
128000
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Orson Welles
5′10″ | 1.78 m
June 26, 1970
Paul Thomas Anderson
178.000
1970.00
72000
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Paul Thomas Anderson
6′1″ | 1.85 m
March 27, 1963
Quentin Tarantino
185.000
1963.00
470000
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Quentin Tarantino
5′9″ | 1.75 m
November 30, 1937
Ridley Scott
175.000
1937.00
82000
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Ridley Scott
5′5″ | 1.65 m
August 18, 1933
Roman Polanski
165.000
1933.00
237000
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Roman Polanski
5′9″ | 1.75 m
March 1, 1954
Ron Howard
175.000
1954.00
210000
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Ron Howard
5′4″ | 1.63 m
May 14, 1971
Sofia Coppola
163.000
1971.00
52000
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Sofia Coppola
5′7″ | 1.70 m
October 22, 1969
Spike Jonze
170.000
1969.00
48000
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Spike Jonze
Spike Lee
210000
5′6″ | 1.68 m
March 20, 1957
Spike Lee
168.000
1957.00
210000
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Spike Lee
5′7″ | 1.70 m
July 26, 1928
Stanley Kubrick
170.000
1928.00
144000
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Stanley Kubrick
5′8″ | 1.73 m
December 18, 1946
Steven Spielberg
173.000
1946.00
223000
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Steven Spielberg
6′0″ | 1.83 m
August 16, 1975
Taika Waititi
183.000
1975.00
331000
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Taika Waititi
6′0″ | 1.83 m
August 25, 1958
Tim Burton
183.000
1958.00
159000
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Tim Burton
Tom Ford
161000
6’0” | 1.83 m
August 27, 1961
Tom Ford
183.000
1961.00
161000
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Tom Ford
6′1″ | 1.85 m
September 5, 1942
Werner Herzog
185.000
1942.00
157000
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Werner Herzog
6′1″ | 1.85 m
May 1, 1969
Wes Anderson
185.000
1969.00
135000
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Wes Anderson
5′5″ | 1.65 m
December 1, 1935
Woody Allen
165.000
1935.00
209000
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Woody Allen
Mel Brooks
Size comparison drawings of Mel Brooks comparing the heights of other related directors

Mel Brooks, an American director and producer, is known for directing parody films, such as, Spaceballs, History of the World: Part 1, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Mel Brooks was born in Brooklyn, New York and served in WWII, which influenced his films, as many of his films ridicule Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. Mel Brooks’ films always feature a male main character, the main villain always has facial hair, and he frequently includes Jewish references and jokes. Despite being known for directing comedies, Mel Brooks has also produced a number of serious dramas.

Mel Brooks has a height of 5′5″ (1.65 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Mel Brooks with height measurements
Mel Brooks, an American director and producer, is known for directing parody films, such as, Spaceballs, History of the World: Part 1, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Mel Brooks was born in Brooklyn, New York and served in WWII, which influenced his films, as many of his films ridicule Adolf Hitler.

Mel Brooks has a height of 5′5″ (1.65 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Mel Brooks with height measurements
Mel Brooks
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 1949–Present

Given Name
Melvin Kaminsky
Birthday
June 28, 1926

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Stanley Kubrick
Height comparison diagram of Stanley Kubrick compared to other directors

Stanley Kubrick was an American filmmaker (although most his films were made in the UK) known for making controversial, but widely successful films. Despite being intelligent, Kubrick did not perform well in school as a kid and in an attempt to find something to interest his son, his father gifted him a camera for his thirteenth birthday. After that, Kubrick began shooting photography before getting into filmmaking in 1950 with his first documentary Day of the Fight.

Stanley Kubrick is known for directing films such as, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, and Full Metal Jacket. Kubrick is also known for being a very intense director and demanding his actors to be perfect often involving many takes of the same scene, sometimes for hours on end.

Stanley Kubrick had a height of 5′7″ (1.70 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Stanley Kubrick with overall height
Stanley Kubrick was an American filmmaker (although most his films were made in the UK) known for making controversial, but widely successful films. Stanley Kubrick is known for directing films such as, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, and Full Metal Jacket.

Stanley Kubrick had a height of 5′7″ (1.70 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Stanley Kubrick with overall height
Stanley Kubrick
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 1951–1999
Death: March 7, 1999 (70)

Given Name
Stanley Kubrick
Birthday
July 26, 1928

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Guillermo del Toro
Size comparison drawings of Guillermo del Toro comparing the heights of other related directors

Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker best known for both Spanish dark fantasy films, like El espinazo del diablo, and American action movies, like Hellboy. Raised in Mexico, Guillermo del Toro developed his interest in films as a teenager and first became involved in the industry through makeup and special effects. Del Toro’s first critically acclaimed film was Cronos, which won nine Ariel awards in Mexico and garnered international recognition. Guillermo del Toro experienced great success in the early 2000s with three different critically and box-office successful movies, The Devil’s Backbone (2001), Blade II (2002), and Hellboy (2004).

Guillermo del Toro has a height of 5′10″ (1.78 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Guillermo del Toro with height measurements
Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker best known for both Spanish dark fantasy films, like El espinazo del diablo, and American action movies, like Hellboy. Raised in Mexico, Guillermo del Toro developed his interest in films as a teenager and became involved in the industry through effects.

Guillermo del Toro has a height of 5′10″ (1.78 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Guillermo del Toro with height measurements
Guillermo del Toro
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Nationality: Mexico

Years Active: 1985–Present

Given Name
Guillermo del Toro Gómez
Birthday
October 9, 1964

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Guillermo del Toro elevations (assorted)

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Tom Ford
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Tom Ford in relation to other fashion designers

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer as well as a filmmaker who is the founder of the fashion label, Tom Ford. Tom Ford has also served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and is credited with reviving both brands. He started his fashion label in 2006, initially with cosmetics and menswear, and then extending the label to include his signature womenswear signature designs. The label was created as a luxury brand intended for the well-traveled customer with disposable income. Tom Ford has dressed various celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Tom Hanks, and the former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

Tom Ford has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Tom Ford labeled with overall height
Tom Ford is an American fashion designer as well as a filmmaker who is the founder of the fashion label, Tom Ford. Tom Ford has also served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and is credited with reviving both brands. He started his fashion label in 2006.

Tom Ford has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

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Tom Ford
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Nationality: Unites States

Given Name
Thomas Carlyle Ford
Birthday
August 27, 1961

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Christopher Nolan
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Christopher Nolan in relation to other directors

Christopher Nolan is an English director and screenwriter who is known for directing thought-provoking, intellectual films, as well as, sci-fi and action blockbusters. Nolan first began shooting film with his father’s Super-8 camera when he was only seven years old. His first film, Following, was produced on a $6,000 budget, but was received so well that he had no problem garnering financial support for his next film, Memento. Nolan’s breakthrough moment came in 2005 when he was offered the opportunity to direct Batman Begins. Nolan continued on to film the rest of the Batman trilogy along with other blockbusters, such as, Inception, Interstellar, and Man of Steel.

Christopher Nolan has a height of 5′11″ (1.80 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Christopher Nolan labeled with overall height
Christopher Nolan is an English director and screenwriter who is known for directing thought-provoking, intellectual films, as well as, sci-fi and action blockbusters. Nolan first began shooting film with his father’s Super-8 camera when he was only seven years old.

Christopher Nolan has a height of 5′11″ (1.80 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Christopher Nolan labeled with overall height
Christopher Nolan
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Nationality: England

Years Active: 1989–Present

Given Name
Christopher Edward Nolan
Birthday
July 30, 1970

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