Ivan Reitman
Film director · 2 films (1984–1989)
Ivan Reitman is a director whose work here spans Ghostbusters (1984) to Ghostbusters 2 (1989), across comedy and fantasy. All 131 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Ivan Reitman OC was a Canadian film director and producer. He was known for his comedy films, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.
Born 27 October 1946 · Komárno, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic] · died 12 February 2022
Directing style
Reitman grounds his chaotic, high-stakes fantasy-comedies in a highly structured, eye-level realism, relying heavily on medium and wide shots that preserve the physical relationships between characters and their environments. His lighting setups favor interior practicals, fluorescent fixtures, and nocturnal streetscapes, casting a naturalistic glow over a palette defined by slate blues, industrial grays, and muted earth tones punctuated by sharp pops of warning red and brassy gold. This balanced approach utilizes a mix of shallow and deep focus to isolate characters amidst urban disorder while maintaining clear spatial orientation during complex action sequences.
Awards
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Time Machine Award · 2009
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2001
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Films directed by Ivan Reitman
About Ivan Reitman
When was Ivan Reitman born?
Ivan Reitman was born on 27 October 1946 in Komárno, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic] and died on 12 February 2022.
What films has Ivan Reitman directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters 2 (1989).
What awards has Ivan Reitman won?
Officer of the Order of Canada, Time Machine Award (2009), Canada's Walk of Fame (2001) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Search every frame of Ivan Reitman’s films
All 131 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Ivan Reitman — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.