Valerie Faris

Valerie Faris

Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) is an American music video and film director. She and filmmaker husband Jonathan Dayton received critical acclaim for their feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Later they directed the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), and the biographical sports drama Battle of the Sexes (2017). Their most recent directing project is the Netflix comedy series, Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd.

  • Title: Valerie Faris
  • Popularity: 4.682
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1958-10-20
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Homepage: http://www.bobcentral.com/#director/2
  • Also Known As: Valerie Jean Faris
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Valerie Faris Movies

  • 2007
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    Students of 'The Graduate'
    Students of 'The Graduate'

    1 2007 HD

    This short documentary from 2007 features filmmakers, critics and historians discussing the cinematic achievement and ongoing influence of "The...

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  • 2016
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    The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
    The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

    3.3 2016 HD

    Explores the hot-button issues around the striking gender gap in Hollywood. Both women and men in the entertainment industry share first-person...

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  • 2006
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    Little Miss Sunshine
    Little Miss Sunshine

    7.69 2006 HD

    A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.

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  • 1970
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    The Invite
    The Invite

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    A middle-aged couple who are feeling stagnant in their relationship invite the younger and livelier couple from the apartment upstairs for a...

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  • 2012
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    Ruby Sparks
    Ruby Sparks

    7.111 2012 HD

    Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic...

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  • 2005
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    The Check Up
    The Check Up

    1 2005 HD

    A short film made by Volkswagon

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  • 2017
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    Battle of the Sexes
    Battle of the Sexes

    6.773 2017 HD

    The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

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  • 2003
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    R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
    R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)

    3 2003 HD

    In View: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988–2003 is a DVD featuring videos by the rock band R.E.M. during 1988–2003, released as a companion to the...

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  • 2005
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    The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection
    The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection

    8 2005 HD

    A complete video collection of all of The Offspring's music videos from 1994-2005 (with the exception of 'Million Miles Away').

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  • 2001
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    The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
    The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection

    8.3 2001 HD

    Released alongside The Smashing Pumpkins greatest hits CD "Rotten Apples", this video collection comes with all of the Pumpkins music videos...

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  • 2004
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    Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
    Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

    7.3 2004 HD

    The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.

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  • 2004
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    Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
    Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

    9 2004 HD

    Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures From the Vault 1991-2002 contains every one of Weezer's music videos from that time period (including the...

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  • 1988
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    The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
    The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

    6.778 1988 HD

    An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of...

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  • 1995
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    R.E.M.: Rough Cut
    R.E.M.: Rough Cut

    5 1995 HD

    A behind-the-scenes documentary of R.E.M. as they prepare to embark on their 1995 Monster World Tour.

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  • 1995
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    R.E.M.: Rough Cut
    R.E.M.: Rough Cut

    5 1995 HD

    A behind-the-scenes documentary of R.E.M. as they prepare to embark on their 1995 Monster World Tour.

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  • 1970
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    A sketch comedy series starring and hosted by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. The pair introduce most episodes as heightened versions of themselves...

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  • 1970
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    4.5 1970 HD

    Making the Video is an MTV show, consisting of half-hour episodes, which chronicles the process of filming various music videos. Usually the director...

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  • 1970
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    6.715 1970 HD

    Burned out on life, Miles undergoes a strange procedure at a strip mall spa -- and wakes to find he's been replaced by a better version of himself.

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  • 1970
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    6.715 1970 HD

    Burned out on life, Miles undergoes a strange procedure at a strip mall spa -- and wakes to find he's been replaced by a better version of himself.

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  • 1970
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    7.263 1970 HD

    Recently separated forty-something Toby Fleishman dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in...

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  • 1970
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    7.263 1970 HD

    Recently separated forty-something Toby Fleishman dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in...

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  • 1970
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    6.5 1970 HD

    Highston Liggetts is a kind and curious 19-year-old struggling to find his place in a world he doesn't quite understand. To help him cope, Highston...

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