Valerie Faris
Known for Directing
Born October 20, 1958
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA
Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) is an American music video and film director. She and filmmaker husband Jonathan Dayton received critical acclaim for their feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Later they directed the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), and the biographical sports drama Battle of the Sexes (2017). Their most recent directing project is the Netflix comedy series, Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd.
Filmography
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
Director
Ruby Sparks
2012
Director
Battle of the Sexes
2017
Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988
Producer
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
2004
Director
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
2016
as Self
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
1995
Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
1995
Producer
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
2003
Director
The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection
2005
Director
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
2004
Director
The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979
1996
Director
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
2001
Director
Students of 'The Graduate'
2007
as Self
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The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow
1993
Director
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The Check Up
2005
Director
Janet Jackson: janet.
1994