Valerie Faris
Directing
Biography
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.
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Movies (16)
Battle of the Sexes2017Directing
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem2016Self
Ruby Sparks2012Directing
Students of 'The Graduate'2007Herself
Students of 'The Graduate'2007Self
Little Miss Sunshine2006Directing
The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection2005Directing- The Check Up2005Directing
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos2004Directing
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-20022004Directing
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)2003Directing
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection2001Directing
The Smashing Pumpkins: 19791996Directing
R.E.M.: Rough Cut1995Directing
Janet Jackson: janet.1994- The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow1993Directing
Shows (6)
Stick2025Directing
Fleishman Is in Trouble2022Directing
Living with Yourself2019Directing
Making the Video1999Directing
Mr. Show with Bob and David1995Directing- StickDirecting