In Hollywood, we love a multi-hyphenate who covers multiple roles on set. Of course, the most esteemed of that ilk is the writer-director. Since the film is often seen as a director's medium, where auteurs put a stamp on their work, the ability to write and direct your screenplay only furthers that narrative. Today, I wanted to go into some of my favorite writer-directors and take a look at some of their best films. So, without further ado, let's dive into these 11 directors who write their screenplays.1. Christopher NolanNolan is probably the most powerful director in Hollywood right now. The thing that I adore about him is that he's usually generating his own movies based on ideas that captivate him. That imagination translates well from the page to the visuals in his movies. 2. Nancy MeyersI've always had a soft spot for Nancy Meyers. She creates these wondrous worlds that feel so lived in, and she writes characters that also feel relatable. I do not think she gets enough credit for her incredibly particular and planned-out people and the sets she builds around them. 3. Quentin TarantinoThe ultimate auteur, Tarantino is so incredibly singular it's hard to imagine him directing anyone else's screenplay, even though he shares credit on Pulp Fiction. His voice is great, and I think it's so interesting to look at the movies he wrote that he didn't direct to see how well they translate to the scene against the movies where he had control and...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 11 December