David Frankel
Film director · 2 films (2016–2022)
David Frankel is a director whose work here spans Collateral Beauty (2016) to Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022), across drama and romance. 2 of those films were photographed by Maryse Alberti. The work runs naturally lit — 65% of frames across the 2 films indexed here, against 43% library-wide. All 196 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
David Frankel is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and its 2026 sequel, as well as two episodes of the miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), for which he won an Emmy Award.
Born 2 April 1959 · New York City, New York, USA
Directing style
Frankel favors a grounded, observational approach to drama and comedy, anchoring his blocking at eye-level with a strong preference for medium shots that preserve actor chemistry and physical performance. He relies heavily on shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within a mix of day interiors and night scenes, illuminating characters with naturalistic light from sun and practical window sources. His color palette leans into organic, muted earth tones, slate blues, and warm amber accents, eschewing extreme color grading in favor of a clean, naturalistic aesthetic.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film · 1997
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special · 2002
Films directed by David Frankel
About David Frankel
When was David Frankel born?
David Frankel was born on 2 April 1959 in New York City, New York, USA.
What films has David Frankel directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Collateral Beauty (2016) and Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022).
What awards has David Frankel won?
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (1997) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special (2002).
Search every frame of David Frankel’s films
All 196 indexed frames from 2 films directed by David Frankel — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.