Valerie Faris

Directing

Born October 20, 1958 · Los Angeles, California, USA

19 films as director · Active 1993–2025

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…

Known for

Janet Jackson: janet.

1994

The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

2016

Students of 'The Graduate'

2007

Students of 'The Graduate'

2007

Directed(19)

2017Battle of the Sexes★ 6.8

2012Ruby Sparks★ 7.1

2006Little Miss Sunshine★ 7.7

2005The Check Up★ 9.0

2005The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection★ 7.7

2004Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos★ 7.5

2004Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002★ 8.6

2003R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)★ 5.0

2001The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection★ 8.1

1996The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979★ 10.0

1995R.E.M.: Rough Cut★ 6.5

1993The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow★ 7.0

Acting(4)

2016The 4%: Film's Gender ProblemSelf

Film

2007Students of 'The Graduate'Herself

Film

2007Students of 'The Graduate'Self

Film