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Jonathan Dayton (born July 7, 1957) and Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) are a duo of American directors and producers for films and music videos. They started their career directing videos for such artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M. and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Valerie Faris. Director: Little Miss Sunshine. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris have built an impressive body of work by perpetually seeking innovative projects in a variety of mediums.
- January 1, 1
- Director, Producer, Writer
- Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Valerie Faris
Valerie Faris is a director of music videos, commercials, and films, such as Little Miss Sunshine. She is married to Jonathan Dayton and has three children.
- October 20, 1958
Jan 29, 2021 · The directors of Little Miss Sunshine, Ruby Sparks and Battle of the Sexes share how they balance their personal and professional lives. They reveal how they collaborate, communicate and choose their projects as a married couple and parents.
Aug 18, 2006 · Little Miss Sunshine: Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris. With Abigail Breslin, Greg Kinnear, Paul Dano, Alan Arkin. A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
- 2006-08-18
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).
Aug 18, 2023 · The married couple talks about their Emmy-nominated work on the FX limited series, their collaboration with Taffy Brodesser-Akner and Claire Danes, and their personal and professional challenges. Watch the exclusive video interview with Gold Derby.
