TEXAS MOVIE DIRECTORS *VERY ACTIVE* (7+ Director Credits)
by Texas_Film | created - 18 Oct 2012 | updated - 19 Oct 2012 | PublicDirectors 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 very 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 very active directors with at least 7 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 7 director credits listed on IMDb.
1. Anthony Akiniz
Producer | Killing Holly
Anthony Akiniz is known for Killing Holly (2008), The Last Time I Saw You (2008) and The Sunshine List (2010).
2. Keith Alcorn
Producer | Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
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 ...
3. M. Legend Brown
Director | Hiding in Plain Sight
M. Legend Brown is known for Hiding in Plain Sight (2012), Steps of Faith (2014) and A Heart That Forgives (2016).
4. Burnie Burns
Producer | Red vs. Blue
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 ...
5. Blake Calhoun
Director | Pink
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 ...
6. Gary Chason
Director | Charlie's Ear
Gary Chason was a director and actor, known for Charlie's Ear (1991), Puppet Love (2014) and Perverse Disorder (2014). He died on April 18, 2021 in Houston, Texas, USA.
7. James Christopher
Writer | Quad X: The Porn Movie Massacre
James Christopher is known for Quad X: The Porn Movie Massacre (2015), DisAssociationVille (2015) and Quad X: Rise of the Beaver Slayer (2015).
8. Christopher Compton
Producer | Strait & Narrow
Christopher Compton was born on October 26, 1981 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Strait & Narrow (2016), Lost in Reverie and Leaving Town (2007).
9. Randall P. Dark
Producer | Seadrift vs. the Big Guy
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 ...
10. Jim DeVault
Writer | Blood Reunion 3: Hunters
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 ...
11. Mark Harris
Producer | Black Coffee
Mark is a self-taught filmmaker. His movies have come out to major distributor and he's self-distributed many of his earlier films and sold hundred of thousands copies in US and overseas. Mark was born and raised in the Englewood community of Chicago. The same community Bermic Mac, Jennifer Hudson,...
12. Matt Hullum
Producer | Red vs. Blue
Matt Hullum is the co-founder and former CEO of the pioneering digital entertainment company Rooster Teeth, now part of Warner Bros. Discovery. He was named one of Variety's "Top Digital Entertainment Execs to Watch" in 2018. Matt co-wrote, produced and directed the sci-fi comedy Lazer Team ...
13. James M. Johnston
Producer | The Green Knight
James M. Johnston is known for The Green Knight (2021), Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) and A Ghost Story (2017). He has been married to Amy McNutt since February 10, 2003.
14. William Kaufman
Director | The Channel
Kaufman began his career directing the runaway cult action film Sinners And Saints. Following the success of that film, he was brought on to direct the SONY PICTURES thriller, THE HIT LIST, starring COLE HAUSER. He followed this up with action pictures for 20th CENTURY FOX and UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. ...
15. Jon Keeyes
Director | Cult Killer
Jon Keeyes was born on April 5, 1969 in Fullerton, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Cult Killer (2024), Code Name Banshee (2022) and The Survivalist (2021). He has been married to Sarah Keeyes since October 31, 2003.
16. Clay Liford
Producer | Wuss
Clay Liford was born on February 24, 1974 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a cinematographer and editor, known for Wuss (2011), Earthling (2010) and Slash (2016).
17. Tom Mireles
Producer | Quints by Surprise
Tom Mireles is known for Quints by Surprise (2010), Heavy (2011) and Quints by Surprise: 16 Months Later (2010).
18. Frank Mosley
Actor | Freeland
Frank Mosley is a Texas-born actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. He's a fellow of the 2015 Berlinale Talents, 2017 NYFF Artist Academy, and 2016 Workshop for Auteurs led by Abbas Kiarostami. Under the direction of Charles Burnett, he also participated as an actor in the 2016 Austin Film ...
19. Vu Nguyen
Producer | Our Way Out
Vu Nguyen was born on November 22, 1971 in Saigon, Vietnam. Vu is a producer and director, known for Our Way Out (2012), Forgive Me Not (2012) and The Abandoned (2013).
20. Melissa L. Nichols
Special_effects | Macabre Theatre
Born in Springfield, IL. Resides in Houston, Texas.
Melissa L. Nichols is an artist of many talents. She is a successful writer/producer, graphic artist, designer, classically trained actress, voice actress, martial artist and special effects artist. She is a graduate of the Carver Center Advanced ...
21. Kevin Page
Actor | RoboCop
Kevin Page is a 35 year veteran of the film, television, VO and commercial industries.
Some of his career highlights include: His recurring character on "Seinfeld" as NBC executive, Stu Chermack, who invites Jerry to pitch his "show about nothing" was based on real-life NBC exec Rick Ludwin. And the...
22. Ryan Paige
Director | Almost
Ryan Paige was born on July 19, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Almost (2002), The Body (2005) and Have You Seen Me? (2016). He has been married to Melanie Elaine Lacy since March 4, 2006. They have two children. He was previously married to Laurie Bales.
23. Trisha Ray
Producer | Recast
While in college studying pre-med to end up in the same medical profession as most of her family, Trisha spent a summer working in a printing press in Fremont, California as a binder that gave her enough time to complete her very first full-length screenplay 'Hola Armando' that was never produced ...
24. Dan Rubottom
Director | The Chase
With thirty five years of experience in film and television, Dan is sought-after extensively for his creative and technical skills in cinematography, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and color grading. He has directed, shot and edited award-winning episodic television, documentaries, ...
25. Bob Sabiston
Animation_department | Waking Life
Bob Sabiston was born in 1967. He is a director and producer, known for Waking Life (2001), A Scanner Darkly (2006) and Grinning Evil Death (1990).
26. Greg TeGantvoort
Editor | Anchor Baby
Greg TeGantvoort is known for Anchor Baby (2012), The Tell-Tale Heart (2006) and Yule Be Sorry (2016).
27. Sir Michael D. Walters
Producer | My Heart Dies with You: Part 2
Michael Walters is an award winning American director, producer, writer, cinematographer and editor, who's professional experience spans over 1100 productions within 32 years of film and television. His calling for being behind the camera, began at age 12 when he was gifted a portable reel to reel ...
28. Fred P. Watkins
Producer | Lethal Seduction
Mr. Watkins is distributing and producing independent films and shorts and consulting producers and directors. He has been working in the film industry first four walling films in various States, He moved into production working his way up from PA to DP, Director Writer, and Producer. Mr. Watkins ...
29. Bob Willems
Producer | Macabre Theatre
Bob Willems is known for Macabre Theatre (2002), So You Want to Be (1997) and S.I.C.K. Serial Insane Clown Killer (2003).
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