directorial

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These sorts of surprises bloom from the center of Olivia Wilde’s latest directorial effort, “The Invite,” a chamber comedy that’s equal parts droll and disarming.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

Beyond offering audiences a good laugh, the 42-year-old Wilde -- in her third directorial effort -- wanted to convey some life lessons.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The union, which represents more than 19,500 directors and members of directorial teams in areas such as film, commercials and news, said the agreement helps the union’s push for a federal production incentive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

McAvoy - who has starred in the X-Men movies, Atonement and The Last King of Scotland, among others - also discussed his directorial debut, California Schemin', which was released in UK cinemas last month.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

They lined up to board the bus while the scene in my head began to go off on its own, to stop taking my directorial notes.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides