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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career: Film Director

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: James Cameron

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sir Peter Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Alain Robbe Grillet Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal site dedicated to Alain Robbe-Grillet. Features a bibliography, filmography, photos, and updated news.
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George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: Discovery Room Tips: Think Like a Filmmaker [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 7th
Learn about the roles of director, cinematographer, and screenwriter in the filmmaking process. Includes templates for making film-production props--director's bullhorn, cinematographer's storyboards, and a scene clapper--so that you can...
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: Preston Sturges

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting resource for finding information on the life of Preston Sturges, comedy writer, and film director in early Hollywood.
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: William Wyler

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of film director William Wyler from this PBS biography series. Some of his most famous works include "Ben Hur," and "Funny Girl".
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Alfred Hitchcock

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline and biography of Hitchcock's career focuses on much of his stormy relationship with David O. Selznick.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Director (Film/television/radio/stage)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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IMDb

Im Db: Billy Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a complete filmography with a link to a mini-biography, trivia, and quotes of Billy Wilder.