Valerie Faris
Directing · Director · Producer · Executive Producer
Born Oct 20, 1958 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Active 1988–present
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).
Filmography
Stick (2025) — Executive Producer · DirectorLittle Miss Sunshine (2006) — DirectorRuby Sparks (2012) — DirectorBattle of the Sexes (2017) — DirectorLiving with Yourself (2019) — Executive Producer · DirectorFleishman Is in Trouble (2022) — Executive Producer · DirectorMr. Show with Bob and David (1995) — DirectorThe Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) — ProducerThe Smashing Pumpkins: 1979 (1996) — DirectorThe Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection (2001) — DirectorWeezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 (2004) — DirectorJanet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos (2004) — DirectorThe Check Up (2005) — DirectorThe Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection (2005) — DirectorThe Jim Rose Circus Sideshow (1993) — DirectorHighston (2015) — CreatorR.E.M.: Rough Cut (1995) — Director · ProducerMaking the Video (1999) — DirectorR.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) (2003) — DirectorJanet Jackson: janet. (1994)Shadrach (1989) — Director