M. Night Shyamalan
Film director · 9 films (1999–2024)
M. Night Shyamalan is a director whose work here spans The Sixth Sense (1999) to Trap (2024), across thriller and mystery. 3 of those films were photographed by Tak Fujimoto. All 519 frames from 9 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Manoj Nelliyattu "M. Night" Shyamalan, is an American filmmaker and actor.
Born 6 August 1970 · Mahé, India
Directing style
Shyamalan structures his tense mystery and thriller narratives primarily within dark, interior settings, relying heavily on night scenes lit by practical fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and window light. He favors a shallow depth of field to isolate characters, pairing eye-level camera angles with tight medium shots and closeups that amplify a sense of loneliness and apprehension. The visual atmosphere is defined by a cool, desaturated color grade, utilizing a muted palette dominated by deep slate blues, dark purples, and earthy, bruised reds.
Awards
- Sitges Grand Honorary Award · 2018
- Great Immigrants Award · 2006
- Padma Shri in arts
- Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Films directed by M. Night Shyamalan
About M. Night Shyamalan
When was M. Night Shyamalan born?
M. Night Shyamalan was born on 6 August 1970 in Mahé, India.
What films has M. Night Shyamalan directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 9 of them: The Sixth Sense (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002), The Village (2004), Lady in the Water (2006), The Happening (2008), Glass (2019) and Knock at the Cabin (2023) and more.
What awards has M. Night Shyamalan won?
Sitges Grand Honorary Award (2018), Great Immigrants Award (2006), Padma Shri in arts and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.
Search every frame of M. Night Shyamalan’s films
All 519 indexed frames from 9 films directed by M. Night Shyamalan — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.