Destin Daniel Cretton
Film director · 3 films (2013–2021)
Destin Daniel Cretton is a director whose work here spans Short Term 12 (2013) to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), across drama and crime. 2 of those films were photographed by Brett Pawlak. All 133 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Destin Yori Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the drama films Short Term 12 (2013), The Glass Castle (2017), Just Mercy (2019) as well as the Marvel Studios films Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), and the television series Wonder Man (2026–present).
Born 23 November 1978 · Haiku, Hawaii, USA
Directing style
Cretton constructs intimate, character-focused frames by favoring eye-level medium shots and closeups rendered with a shallow depth of field, isolating subjects to evoke a tense or lonely atmosphere. His scenes are predominantly set within nocturnal interiors, shaped by naturalistic key sources like sunlight, practical fixtures, and the distinct glow of screens or neon. The color palette leans heavily toward cool, desaturated tones, punctuated by rich, warm accents of deep amber, terracotta, and crimson.
Films directed by Destin Daniel Cretton
About Destin Daniel Cretton
When was Destin Daniel Cretton born?
Destin Daniel Cretton was born on 23 November 1978 in Haiku, Hawaii, USA.
What films has Destin Daniel Cretton directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Short Term 12 (2013), Just Mercy (2019) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
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All 133 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Destin Daniel Cretton — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.