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Valerie Faris

Directing

Born October 20, 1958 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Also known as Valerie Jean Faris

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Biography

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris are two American directors and producers for films and music videos. They started their career directing videos for such artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M. and the Smashing Pumpkins. Together they directed the films Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Ruby Sparks (2012), and Battle of the Sexes (2017). They also directed the Netflix comedy series Living with Yourself (2019) and episodes of the Hulu series Fleishman Is In Trouble (2022).

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Awards & recognition

  • César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2007
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Director · 2007
  • Grammy Award — Best Music Video · 1999
  • Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 1989
  • BAFTA Award — Best Direction · 2007 · nominated
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  • César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2007 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Director · 2007 · nominated
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Comedy Film · 2006 · nominated
  • Directors Guild of America Award — Outstanding Directing – Feature Film · 2006 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Music Video · 1999 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 1989 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

Little Miss Sunshine

2006Director

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995Director

Stick

2025Director, Executive Producer

Fleishman Is in Trouble

2022Director, Executive Producer

Ruby Sparks

2012Director

Living with Yourself

2019Director, Executive Producer

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988Producer

Battle of the Sexes

2017Director