Irvin Kershner
Film director · 2 films (1980–1983)
Irvin Kershner is a director whose work here spans The Empire Strikes Back (1980) to Never Say Never Again (1983), across adventure and action. All 116 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Irvin Kershner was an American director for film and television. Early in his career as a filmmaker he directed quirky, independent drama films, while working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California.
Born 29 April 1923 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · died 27 November 2010
Directing style
Kershner builds tension and a sense of isolation by favoring medium shots and wide compositions captured primarily at eye-level, splitting his focus between shallow and deep depths of field. His scenes are predominantly dark, interior-set environments illuminated by practical fixtures, screen glow, and fluorescent sources, which cast a cool, desaturated color grade dominated by deep slate blues, cold grays, and muted, earthy greens. This understated lighting and color palette reinforces an ominous, lonely atmosphere well-suited for suspenseful action and science fiction narratives.
Awards
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation · 1981
- Saturn Award for Best Director · 1981
Films directed by Irvin Kershner
About Irvin Kershner
When was Irvin Kershner born?
Irvin Kershner was born on 29 April 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 27 November 2010.
What films has Irvin Kershner directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Never Say Never Again (1983).
What awards has Irvin Kershner won?
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1981) and Saturn Award for Best Director (1981).
Search every frame of Irvin Kershner’s films
All 116 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Irvin Kershner — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.