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.

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.

Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.

This site explores what it takes to become a director. Content includes a focus on job requirements, working and employment conditions, a personal profile of a current director, and more.

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.

This is the complete site for the "Beckett on Film," project. There is a synopsis of each of Beckett's plays, a series of essays that seek to explain Beckett's work, as well as interviews with actors and directors. There is also a...

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.

Biography of Francis Ford Coppola provides an overview of Coppola's life and career in film.

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.

This resource offers a great look at the life and work of American film director Walt Disney. Most of this museum is dedicated to him and includes his biography and audio interviews. However, there are several clips from some of his...

This resource provides an overview of a John Ford masterpiece. Text summary, poster, links, and cast information are included. Made in 1941.

A profile of film director John Ford who earned academy awards for How Green Was My Valley and The Quiet Man--includes movie posters.

Contains biography, filmography, and a photo gallery of this infamous movie director.

Essay on the films of Wim Wenders. Includes filmography.

A biography of James Cameron, a Canadian-born filmmaker whose movie The Titanic won an astounding eleven Academy Awards. More recently, he has explored the depths of the ocean in a specially designed submarine. Includes a profile,...

Here you can find a short biography of the Spanish movie director, Carlos Saura.

An interesting article that presents the different viewpoints regarding the classic silent film, "Birth of a Nation." Discusses the director, D.W. Griffith.

Biographical facts on the life of Buster Keaton,comic actor and film director in the 1920's.

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography of American theater and film artistic director, Al Hirschfeld.

Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...

This is the official website for the legendary comedian, director and silent film star who was born in England in 1889. Features biographical information in addition to stills from some of his more famous movies such as "The Gold Rush,"...

This resource provides an extensive filmography of Mamet. Mamet's credits are categorized into writer, director, producer, and actor, and each film credit serves as a link to more information.

This site, part of the online movie database IMDb.com, provides a biography of Gordon Parks and links to discussions of his films, including "Shaft" and "The Learning Tree."

The Internet Movie Database provides a complete filmography with biographical data, trivia, and links to individual films, casting information, and plot summaries.