Valerie Faris
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 (17)
Battle of the Sexes
Director (Directing)
2017
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
as Self
2016
Ruby Sparks
Director (Directing)
2012
Students of 'The Graduate'
as Self
2007
Little Miss Sunshine
Director (Directing)
2006
The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection
Director (Directing)
2005
The Check Up
Director (Directing)
2005
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
Director (Directing)
2004
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
Director (Directing)
2004
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
Director (Directing)
2003
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
Director (Directing)
2001
The Smashing Pumpkins: Perfect
Director (Directing)
1998
The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979
Director (Directing)
1996
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
Producer (Production)
1995
janet.
1994
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow
Director (Directing)
1993
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Producer (Production)
1988
