Director Research; Mark Waters.

The Director that I have chosen to Research is Mark Waters. 

 

Mark Waters is a very famous American Director and Producer, perhaps most famously known for directing 'Mean Girls'.  He is a graduate of the American Film Institute and as of September 2006 has a development deal with Paramount pictures. He often directs light-hearted, family-friendly films. As well as directing the Teen film 'Mean Girls' he also was the director of 'Freaky Friday' which is also a teen film. He has also directed films that are not in our chosen genre, such as 'Ghosts of Girlfriends past' and '500 days of Summer' both well known Romantic Comedy movies. He was also the producer of more light hearted films such as 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' and 'Mr Poppers Penguins' two family type films.Mark's early career saw him working as a director in avant garde theatre before he moved to Los Angeles and co-wrote and directed the drama The House of Yes.

His most recent award was at the 'American Film Institute' and he won the Franklin J. Schaffner Award in 2008 this award was awarded to him for his extraordinary creative talents.