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Cameron Crowe

Cameron Crowe

Film director · 2 films (2000–2015)

Cameron Crowe is a director whose work here spans Almost Famous (2000) to Aloha (2015), across drama and music. All 170 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.

Cameron Bruce Crowe is an American screenwriter and film director. Before moving into the film industry, Crowe was a contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine, for which he still frequently writes.

Born 13 July 1957 · Palm Springs, California, USA

Directing style

Cameron Crowe’s visual style centers on intimate character dynamics, favoring eye-level medium shots and closeups captured with a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within interior spaces. Lighting setups rely heavily on naturalistic sources, utilizing practical fixtures, direct sunlight, and window light to illuminate his blend of drama, comedy, and romance. The color palette leans toward muted, earthy tones with cool, desaturated hues and warm, sandy neutrals that underscore the narrative's underlying nostalgic and lonely undertones.

Awards

  • Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2001

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Films directed by Cameron Crowe

About Cameron Crowe

When was Cameron Crowe born?

Cameron Crowe was born on 13 July 1957 in Palm Springs, California, USA.

What films has Cameron Crowe directed?

FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Almost Famous (2000) and Aloha (2015).

What awards has Cameron Crowe won?

Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2001).

Search every frame of Cameron Crowe’s films

All 170 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Cameron Crowe — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.