15 Ad, Film and TV Directors Who Are Raising the Standard for Storytelling

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The director Frank Capra once said: “There are no rules in filmmaking. Only sins. And the cardinal sin is dullness.” Indeed, Adweek’s picks for directors in this year’s Creative 100 are notable for the vividness they bring to their projects, whether those are movies, ads or TV shows. Each is raising the bar for their industries, while always capturing the imaginations of their audiences.

Scott Witter for Adweek

Ava DuVernay
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Over the past decade, Ava DuVernay has become one of the most in-demand filmmakers in the world.

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This story first appeared in the June 11, 2018, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.