TEXAS MOVIE DIRECTORS *ACTIVE* (3+ Director Credits)
Directors rarely get added to IMDb lists or get as much recognition as they deserve. I felt this would be a nice start to showcase some of the more active directors in Texas who without the following, there would be no Texas film. We all really appreciate you for keeping Texas film alive! As of 10/18/12, there are 187 people in Texas listed as a 'Director' according to IMDbPro. This is a comprehensive list of those active directors with at least 3 IMDb director credits. (Listed alphabetically by last name) This list may be very helpful to those who don't have access to IMDb Pro that want to stay updated on some of the latest projects being shot in Texas. *If you see a name not listed, please post a reply comment and I'll add them. requirements: 1. Texas Director 2. At least 3 director credits listed on IMDb.
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Anthony Akiniz is known for Killing Holly (2008), The Last Time I Saw You (2008) and The Sunshine List (2010).- Director
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For over 40 years Keith Alcorn has been involved in all facets of animation. In 1987 he Co-Founded DNA Productions, Inc. DNA provided script to screen services for Corporate and Commercial clients until they transitioned to the Entertainment Industry and became one of the largest animation facilities in the U.S.
In 1997, Alcorn served as Producer/Character Designer for the 1997 ABC animated Christmas special, "Santa vs. the Snowman". In 2002 the project was converted into the very first all-animated IMAX feature film. That same year he served as Director/Designer for the CBS's Saturday morning series, "The Weird Al Show".
In 1999 he produced the Emmy nominated, "Olive, the Other Reindeer" for the FOX network and Matt Groening. Two years later, Keith Produced and Co-Created the Oscar nominated animated feature film, "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" for Paramount and Nickelodeon. Alcorn also served as Director/Co-Executive Producer on the Nickelodeon series, "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" before serving as Executive Producer on the feature film, "The Ant Bully" for Warner Brothers and Tom Hanks.
In 2010 Alcorn was Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Director/Writer for the Nickelodeon animated series, "Planet Sheen". Following "Planet Sheen" he went on to Write and Direct the faith-based animated series, "Owlegories" and the hour-long documentary, "Back on Badstreet".
Keith Alcorn attended University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Fine Arts and Film. In 2001 the school awarded Alcorn the Distinguished Alumni Award. Keith and his family reside just outside Dallas, TX.- Actor
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Kerry Beyer is an accomplished actor, writer and director, having worked with some of film's greatest talents. He's starred alongside Michael Biehn in the horror film Jacob, fought Chuck Norris in Walker Texas Ranger, and narrated the award winning audio book for the Disney movie Holes, starring Shia LaBeouf.
He is a semi-finalist in the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, winner of the Slamdance Anarchy Film Showcase, and has been called the "New Norman Bates of horror" by Fangirltastic (Planet Fury), and "One of the modern greats of cult horror" by Cinesploitation.
As co-founder of the SplatterFest Film Festival, he's worked alongside Bruce Campbell and Anthony Michael Hall, to whom Kerry had the honor of presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award. "SplatterFest is an exciting new film festival that serves as a platform providing resources to filmmakers to help them to grow in their craft, thus bringing more film opportunities to Texas. Along with Kerry, I'm excited to help spotlight the next generation of storytellers," says Hall.- Producer
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Alin Bijan is an Emmy award-winning Producer/Director/Writer with over 20 years of experience in the Film & Television industry.
Recently, Alin has written, produced and directed the feature film "Ghost of Goodnight Lane" starring Billy Zane and Lacey Chabert. He has also produced, and directed "Bells Of Innocence" starring Chuck Norris, in addition to producing "Birdie & Bogey" starring Janine Turner, "The Rage Within", "Midsummer", and "Everyday Life."
Alin is the Executive Producer and Director of two documentary style series, "World Business" and "America's Very Best," which were broadcast on the Discovery Channel and USA Network (25 episodes). He co-produced an A&E episode of "Biography" on Chuck Norris. FOX Television aired his series "Hot TV," and Verses channel aired two seasons of the sport show "World Combat League." Media World Studio, Alin's production company, is a state of art facility located in Dallas, Texas. His great passion for filmmaking, creativity, efficiency and expertise have resulted in high quality film and video productions.- Actor
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Steve Bilich is known for Native New Yorker (2005), Ruta Wakening (1996) and Native American in Manhattan (2002).- Writer
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M. Legend Brown is known for Hiding in Plain Sight (2012), Steps of Faith (2014) and A Heart That Forgives (2016).- Producer
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Eddie Brown, Jr. AKA "MysterE" is an award-winning Graphic designer/ Photographer and Filmmaker and began studying film in Orlando in 1997. Upon obtaining a degree in Film, Eddie moved on to assist with several projects. In 2005, he was co-founder of the Central Nebraska Film Festival and acted as a key player in the Estes Park Film Festival development. In the following years he became involved in professional photography, film editing and entertainment-oriented web page development and deployment. Eddie's focus on working on the front lines with talent along with industry power players enables him to keep striving for bigger and better film productions. In 2009, Eddie founded the Florida Panhandle Film Festival in Perry, FL he will continue developing and helping students in this industry. Eddie has been trained in many technical applications for marketing, sales, printing, and graphic development. These applications are used by AT&T and YP.com for maintaining advertiser's information and products. In designing Eddie is advanced in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, and Illustrator. Eddie has been using these applications for media design, video production, and commercial printing. Operating MysterE Visions started in 2012, Eddie has worked on many feature films and commercial projects. He is key in working with screen writers, producers, and musicians with marketing and SEO for their marketing campaigns. The designer has over 20 years' experience in the design world and entertainment industry. In 2019, he attended Full Sail University and became certified in Audio Engineering. Then in 2022, at Full Sail University obtained a bachelor's in science for Digital Cinematography adding to his experience in the industry. Eddie has been a be hide the scenes key factor for many filmmakers, writers, and producers in bringing their products to life- Actor
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Tony Brownrigg was born on 23 February 1968 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Dark Evolution (2003), Archaic Redemption and Cyberstalker (1995).- Producer
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Burnie Burns is an American film producer, animated filmmaker known for his Machinima work on the Red vs. Blue series. Also an actor, he appeared in the 2015 movie The Outfield. He joined the cast of The Amazing Race in season 28. He is also one of the co-founders of Rooster Teeth Productions. He also is a comedian, host, and director living in Austin, Texas. He is a co-founder, former chief executive officer, and current chief creative officer of Rooster Teeth. He was a voice actor for The Strangerhood, Halo 3, and P.A.N.I.C.S. His work on 2010's Immersion earned him an IAWTV award for Best Hosted Taped Web Series.
In April 2003, Burns, along with several friends and co-workers, created the Internet Machinima series Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles. Filmed using the video game Halo, Red vs. Blue was acclaimed for its humor and originality, making Burns an Internet celebrity. His success allowed him to co-found the production company Rooster Teeth. After the immediate popularity of Red vs. Blue, Burns attracted the attention of video game company Electronic Arts, who asked him to create a promotional series using their upcoming game, The Sims 2. The result was The Strangerhood. Burns also premiered P.A.N.I.C.S., a mini-series that utilizes the F.E.A.R. game engine. In 2016, Burns starred in the science fiction comedy film Lazer Team, which he co-wrote.
As one of the innovators in the field of machinima, he has made guest appearances at the Penny Arcade Expo, San Diego Comic-Con International, Sundance and The Sydney Film Festival. For his work on Immersion (2010), a live action series that tests video game tropes in the real world, and The Gauntlet (2013), Rooster Teeth's reality game show, he has been nominated for two IAWTV awards in the "Best Host of a Web Series (Pre-Recorded)" category. He was named one of the "Top 25 Digital Stars" by The Hollywood Reporter in 2015.
Michael Justin "Burnie" Burns was born in Rochester, New York on January 18, 1973 and grew up in Houston, Texas. The son of a Catholic priest and a Catholic nun, Burnie's early life was directed toward the medical profession. His father was a Physics professor who worked on the Desertron Super Collider. He is one quarter French-Canadian.[10] The nickname "Burnie" was given to him by an Alief Elsik High School senior to separate him from the many Michaels in his class. Burns' determination to pursue a medical career led him to become a member of HOSA. Half of his senior year consisted of clinical rotations at Southwest Memorial Hospital . As a state champion in medical terminology, he focused his academic career in high school on attending the University of Notre Dame. After high school, he attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. While there, Burns got his start in video production by volunteering at K29HW-D, Texas Student Television. During his time with TSTV, he founded Sneak Peek, the longest-running student television program in the world, in which he reviewed films and conducted interviews with guests such as Adam Sandler.
Burns went on to become the president of the tech support company teleNetwork Partners, and eventually broke out to form his independent company Rooster Teeth.
When his family couldn't afford to send him after his acceptance, Burnie chose instead to attend the University of Texas. While there, his studies led him to switch his focus from pre-med to computer science. In his free time, he dabbled in film. At Texas Student Television, a student-produced television station out of the university, he founded the longest-running student program in the world, Sneak Peek, where he reviewed movies, discussed entertainment news and even interviewed a young Adam Sandler. In his final year of university, Burns was intent on making a movie. Joel Heyman and Matt Hullum, who were roommates at the time, agreed to help, with the former agreeing to star and the latter helping write, produce and direct. They shot The Schedule (1997) over a three-month period on 16mm film for $9,000.
urns became frustrated with the difficult distribution process and the film only screened in a few festivals. Soon after, the trio parted ways. Heyman and Hullum went to Los Angeles, while Burns accepted a position at a local tech support company.
There, he met his co-workers and future Red vs. Blue collaborators Geoff Ramsey and Gus Sorola. In June 2002, Burns teamed up with his colleagues to create their first viral video, a Mac Gamer Switch parody.
Burnie wrote and directed his first feature film, The Schedule (1997), in his final year of university with his friends and future Red Vs. Blue partners Joel Heyman and Matt Hullum. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science he accepted the position of President of teleNetwork. There, his co-workers included future RvB collaborators Dan Godwin, Geoff Ramsey and Gus Sorola. In 2003 he started the hit web series Red Vs. Blue and founded Rooster Teeth Productions. Burnie lives in Austin, TX and is a member of the International Academy of Web Television.- Producer
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Michael Cain is known for TV Junkie (2006), Jobs (2013), The Starck Club (2014) and Environmental Symphony - The Movement (2023). He founded/co-founded Arts Fighting Cancer, Deep Ellum Film Festival, Santa Monica Drive-In at the Pier, Lone Star Drive-In, AFI DALLAS International Film Festival, Dallas Film Society, EarthxFilm, EarthXR and EarthxTV. He focuses on Media that Matters. He most recently produced live-multimedia events involving film, symphonies and narration working with Sibylle Szaggars Redford and Robert Redford and the United Nations. He has been married to Melina McKinnon Cain since November 22 & December 31, 2004.- Director
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An award-winning filmmaker who has successfully directed both feature films and digital series including the Streamy and Webby winning show "Pink" and the TheWB.com's "Exposed". He's a versatile director rarely working within the same genre, although most of his projects do mix drama and wry elements. Besides directing, Blake often writes, produces and edits his work, too.- Actor
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Larry Wade Carrell is an award-winning American writer, actor and director. He is best known for his horror creation Jacob. The film earned 16 awards worldwide including the Platinum Remi Award for Best Picture at the 45th Annual Worldfest International Film Festival. Jacob was well-received by critics gaining Carrell a solid fan base as a director and actor in the multi-million dollar indie film world, and the film went on to be released worldwide. Larry Wade Carrell most recently joined forces with Zeph Daniel (a.k.a. Woody Keith) writer of such cult classics as Society, Bride of Re-Animator to produce and direct the much-anticipated "Girl Next" from Crazed House Ltd. Other highlights include the award- winning "She Rises," starring Angus Macfadyen. Carrell lives in Houston, Texas- Actor
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John Benjamin Faust is an American voice actor, director and writer. John grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and Charleston, South Carolina where he performed with local theatre groups on the historic Dock Street Theatre stage. During his final year of high school, John transferred to the North Carolina School of the Arts high school program to study acting and continued his training after graduation at the actor's conservatory at State University of New York, College at Purchase. John furthered his education in directing at Texas State University where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
In 2007, John founded Weird City Theatre Company in Austin, Texas and the company was named one of "Austin's Most Interesting Theaters" by Insite Magazine in January 2009. In 2010, John founded the independent film production company 'Demented Features [us]' which produced the critically acclaimed web series 'Varney the Vampire (Or, The Feast of Blood)'.- Editor
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Jeffry Ryan Chaffin was born in Irving, Texas just west of Dallas on November 14, 1975. His film production company, Backyard Films Presents, was born when he was 13, when he used to recreate his favorite films on video with the neighborhood kids. The Goonies, Star Trek, westerns, kung-fu and superheroes were just some of the subjects tackled.
After graduating from Columbia College Chicago (Class of 1998), he took on several jobs in Los Angeles trying whatever it is you do to break into the biz. He delivered scripts, ran errands for post production houses, did some assistant editing, gripped on movie sets and took in sides from casting offices at Showfax, where he met filmmaker Scott Feinblatt. It would be just a few years later that they would collaborate on "Outtake Reel," a found footage film depicting a director's descent into madness as he is undermined by his cast and put in a volatile situation by his involuntary biographer/mega fan. For this outing, Feinblatt took on an acting role as the director and Jeffry portrayed the mega fan, with supporting roles from Lloyd Kaufman and Tiffany Shepis.
After making his first 16mm film, Pinto Bean, in college, Jeffry created the micro budget feature "Ungirlfriendable." The film depicts a sad sack comic strip creator who gets in an accident and his thoughts can then be seen by women. Shot entirely in front of green screen, so illustrated backgrounds could be added later for a 2D comic strip look.
A trilogy of black and white short films followed that revolve around a domesticated Saquatch and his bumbling buddies. Each film takes on otherworldly threats in the form of evil meteors, evil aliens and evil demons. The films garnered several awards from film races. These films blend horror, science fiction, parody, 80s nostalgia and comedy together showcasing Jeffry's unique take on storytelling.
These sensibilities come together for his forthcoming sci-fi, comedy "Soul Jumpers." Soul Jumpers is set to start production in early 2023 with a cast of some familiar faces and some new faces that are sure to take the audience for a great ride.- Director
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Gary Chason was a director and actor, known for Charlie's Ear (1991), Puppet Love (2014) and Everything or Nothing (2007). He died on 18 April 2021 in Houston, Texas, USA.- Writer
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James Christopher is known for Quad X: The Porn Movie Massacre (2015), DisAssociationVille (2015) and Quad X: Rise of the Beaver Slayer (2015).- Producer
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Christian Cisneros was raised in Texas. At the very young age he showed an interest in Filmmaking and devoted all his time to this developing fascination. He graduated from Lockhart High School in 1997 and entered the real world not aware of what he really wanted to do. After numerous jobs he decided that a degree was the key. In fall of 2001 Christian enrolled at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas, and began studying Digital Media Design. After graduating in 2004 he started on his second degree in Media Communication and information Technology where he got a better chance to focus on his filmmaking with the department's resources. In the four years in school he has written, directed and/or produced, Shorts, Commercials, Documentaries. In 2005 Christian received an opportunity that he couldn't pass up. He was hired as 1st Assistant Director of a horror film entitled _Risen (2005) (V)_, opening more doors for him then he could ever imagine, for example the enormous opportunity to be 1st Assistant Director on the concept trailer of "Beowulf". The possibilities are endless and who knows what's in store for Christian.- Actor
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Christopher Compton was born on 26 October 1981 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Strait & Narrow (2016), Lost in Reverie and Leaving Town (2007).- Actress
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Margo Dane is an American actress known as the elegant, smart blond with an aura of Streep, the charm of Witherspoon, and the freshness of Amy Poehler. She has a sweet, confident demeanor and a sexy vibe.
Margo grew up with a single mother in a small town in Texas as an only child. Both Margo's mother and father were professional musicians and singers, as well as the majority of her family. So it was no surprise Margo would have that talent as well.
Margo was just five years old when she stepped on the stage to perform her first public solo with her family band at a local pizza restaurant. From that day forward, Margo performed at all kinds of events and venues.
Eventually, Margo and her mother decided to pursue a professional career as a "duo" and sold everything they owned, kept one car between them, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. There, the duo experienced more growth and fun in life than one could ever imagine. They performed on the Grand Ole' Opry, published songs, laughed, cried, loved, and chased down a dream they had, together. As best friends and as mother and daughter.
The duo moved back to Texas to be near family and soon Margo married and moved to Austin, Texas. Margo had a taste of the acting bug while in Nashville and decided to spend more time exploring it in Texas. She soon began to land parts and fell in love with the camera.
Margo is now in Los Angeles pursuing her new dream...and loving every minute of the journey.- Producer
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In 1986, Randall Dark was given the opportunity to view High Definition for the first time and knew it was the future of images. A few short years later, he founded HD Vision in New York City. The company later moved its headquarters to Dallas, then to Los Angeles. Its mandate was to specialize in the growth of High Definition, launching Dark into the position of a technological and creative visionary. An undisputed pioneer in the emerging industry, today, Randall is the creative and marketing force behind Randall Dark Productions, Inc. He received one of the International Electronic Cinema Festival's top honors: The Pioneer Award, bestowed in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the success of High Definition. He is a member of the Television Arts and Sciences Academy and is one of a select few members of the Consumer Electronics Association's Academy of Digital Pioneers, a group recognized for their efforts implementing Digital Television in the United States.
Recognized globally as an expert in emerging technologies, Randall has spoken to audiences at events including: MIPCOM, Tokyo International Film Festival, CASBAA Hong Kong, Banff World Television Festival, National Association of Broadcaster's Convention, International Electronic Cinema Festival, Infocomm, Consumer Electronic Show, HDExpo, World Television Forum, creaTVty Zurich, Canadian Association of Broadcasters Convention, Hollywood Post Alliance, New York State Bar Association, Bear Stearns Media Conference, NATPE and Playback Forum (Toronto) where he served as the Keynote Speaker.
Dark and his companies have been involved in over 2000 HD projects including feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, corporate presentations, product launches and live events.
In 2007, the Maxell Corporation presented Dark its Independent Filmmaker Award for Achievement made during the making of "Closing Escrow". HD Programs directed by Dark have also received awards from CEA, Telly, IECF, Communicator, Aurora, Axiem, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, Videographer, The American Corporate Video Awards and Cinema Chicago.- Producer
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Graham Davidson was born on 17 October 1982 in Austin, Texas, USA. Graham is a producer and director, known for Chalk (2006), Quints by Surprise (2010) and Heavy (2011).- Writer
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Jim DeVault was born to Rex B. DeVault and Frances Sheegog on February 28, 1957 in Santa Monica, California. At the age of eight, his parents returned to their roots in Texas, and Jim was raised there from that time on. Showing an interest in art and photography from a very early age, it was only natural that he would eventually become a filmmaker. He shot his first roll of film as a teenager, and has been active in film and video since that time. He first began recording his own musical compositions in 1982 while working as a radio announcer, using the stations production facilities before building his home studio. He has since recorded and released numerous music CDs on his own Stone Bell Creations label, and produced and released several short films through his own production company, Brainpie Media Productions. He would be in his fifties before tackling feature films with the release of The Sisters Four.- Director
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Christiano Dias was born on 7 November 1986 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for Monster in a House (2014), Hurricane (2016) and King Eternal (2013).