Curated OER
Just Vowels-- Oscar-winning Film Directors 2
In this language arts and film worksheet, students analyze 10 names of Oscar-winning film directors. Only the vowels are displayed. Students fill in the blanks. Example: --oo-- A--e- (Woody Allen).
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Career: Film Director
An overview of the career of a director, including how to get into the career, related careers, the projected quality of life, and projected job outlook. Well organized information, very readable, and easy to navigate.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Francis Ford Coppola
Biography of Francis Ford Coppola provides an overview of Coppola's life and career in film.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Nora Ephron
Tells the life story of Nora Ephron, known for her work as a film director, screenwriter and novelist. She worked on such well-known films as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ron Howard
Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sir Peter Jackson
A biography of movie director Peter Jackson, winner of several Oscars for his film trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
BBC
Bbc Blast: Film
Blast hosts competitions, interviews, message boards, tips and tools, showcases of student-created work, and similar content designed to further the creative aspirations of future filmmakers.
Other
Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Robert Altman
A conversation with film director Robert Altman, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or a text transcript.
Other
Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Tim Burton
A conversation with film director Tim Burton, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click on the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or with a text transcript.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Tennessee Williams
Presented by Internet Movie Database, this website offers a list of Williams' film credits as both writer and producer. Each film credit serves as a link to more information about that title.
Other
American Museum of the Moving Image: Pinewood Dialogues: David Lynch
A conversation with film director David Lynch, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. In audio format with a text transcript.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Don Siegel
Learn about Siegel's 49 year film directing career and the great movies he added to the all-time greats list.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Preston Sturges
Best known for his comic genius, Preston Sturges directed classic films including as "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." This article discusses his life and work.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Raoul Walsh
Director Raoul Walsh is famous for making action films. This lengthy tale of his life is accompanied by descriptions and stills from some of his films.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Fred Zinnemann
A lengthy article that speaks about the films created during Zinnemann's career. Includes images and links for further information.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Dorothy Arzner
Dorothy Arzner was one of the very few women who established a name for herself as a director in the film industry of the 1920s and '30s. She is known for the film "The Wild Party" among others. Read about her many films throughout her...
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Frank Borzage
Borzage, criticized for being old fashioned, is known for directing sentimental love stories in the early 1900s. Read about his films and his successful career.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Tim Burton
Explore the world of Timothy William Burton. Famous for his direction in dark and mysterious films including "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Edward Scissorhands," and his new film "The Corpse Bride."
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: John Ford
An Oscar winning director, John Ford has been said to be the "greatest director of all time." He made many great Western films including "The Iron Horse" and "Stagecoach." This is a wonderful tribute to Ford and his career.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton is a famous director and actor who insisted that his interest and intention in filmmaking was to get a laugh from his audiences. This is a wonderful article outlining his life career and some of his more famous films.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Fritz Lang
Follow the ups and downs of famous director Fritz Lang. This article discusses his struggles as well as his successes.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: David Lean
This director of 16 motion pictures is seen as a legend in the eyes of his colleagues and film critics. This article tells of his career and also leads to other web sources.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
This article describes the life and work of director Joseph Mankiewicz whose great list of films includes "All About Eve." Includes scenes from his films and links for futher learning.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Vincente Minnelli
Creating "a little magic" helps to describe this famous director. Read about his career and his many great films.