Iconic Directors of Comedy Drama

Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson is an American film directer, producer, screenwriter and actor. His films are most known for their distinctive visual and narrative style.
Some of his most iconic and well-known films are those such as 'Moonrise Kingdom' released in 2012, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' released in 2014 and 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' released in 2009.

Anderson's films are mostly comedies that deal with dark subject, so are more black-comedy or comedy drama. Some of these themes can loss of innocence, death or grief. We plan to use this type of genre in our film opening and combat the themes of drugs and rebellion amongst teenagers and the harsh effects these have.

Director decisions that he makes usually spark a critical reaction and discussions after his films are viewed. Anderson uses stylistic shot choices such as flat space camera moves, snap-zooms and slow motion walking shots. As well as this he deliberately chooses a limited colour palette which create aesthetically pleasing frames.

Over the years, Anderson has won many awards for his pleasing and distinctive films. For example, 'Best New Filmmaker' at the MTV Awards in 1996 and 'Best Comedy' at the Critic's Choice Movie Awards in 2015, by which he was also nominated for best director, picture and original screenplay.