Danny Boyle
Film director · 12 films (1994–2025)
Danny Boyle is a director whose work here spans Shallow Grave (1994) to 28 Years Later (2025), across thriller and drama. 6 of those films were photographed by Anthony Dod Mantle. The work runs wide — 32% of frames across the 12 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 733 frames from 12 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Daniel Francis Boyle is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs.
Born 20 October 1956 · Manchester, England, UK
Directing style
Danny Boyle constructs tense, ominous environments by favoring cool, desaturated color grades dominated by deep blues, slate grays, and stark blacks, occasionally punctuated by aggressive crimson and warm yellow accents. His blocking relies on a balanced mix of wide and medium shots captured primarily at eye level, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within dimly lit interiors and night scenes. To illuminate these spaces, he frequently employs harsh, naturalistic light sources, relying on direct sunlight, practical fixtures, and cold fluorescent tubes to shape the frame.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Director · 2009
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 2009
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film · 2009
- Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director · 2008
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
- Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
- Directors Guild of America Award
Films directed by Danny Boyle
About Danny Boyle
When was Danny Boyle born?
Danny Boyle was born on 20 October 1956 in Manchester, England, UK.
What films has Danny Boyle directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 12 of them: Shallow Grave (1994), Trainspotting (1996), The Beach (2000), 28 Days Later (2002), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), 127 Hours (2010), Trance (2013) and Steve Jobs (2015) and more.
What awards has Danny Boyle won?
Academy Award for Best Director (2009), BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2009), European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film (2009) and Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director (2008).
Search every frame of Danny Boyle’s films
All 733 indexed frames from 12 films directed by Danny Boyle — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.