Matthew Vaughn
Film director · 3 films (2004–2017)
Matthew Vaughn is a director whose work here spans Layer Cake (2004) to Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), across crime and action. 2 of those films were photographed by Ben Davis. All 117 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Matthew Allard de Vere Drummond , known professionally as Matthew Vaughn, is an English filmmaker. He has produced films including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Snatch (2000), and directed Layer Cake (2004), Stardust (2007), Kick-Ass (2010), X-Men: First Class (2011), and Argylle (2024).
Born 7 March 1971 · London, England, UK
Directing style
Vaughn’s crime and action framing relies heavily on eye-level medium shots and wide compositions, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within tense, interior environments. He lights these spaces primarily with practical fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and window light, leaning into a cool, desaturated color grade dominated by muted teals, sage greens, and slate blues, contrasted by occasional warm ochre and copper accents. The resulting aesthetic balances a lonely, ominous atmosphere with clean, grounded camera heights that keep the viewer at eye-line with the performers.
Awards
- Knight Bachelor · 2025
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2008
Films directed by Matthew Vaughn
About Matthew Vaughn
When was Matthew Vaughn born?
Matthew Vaughn was born on 7 March 1971 in London, England, UK.
What films has Matthew Vaughn directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Layer Cake (2004), Kick Ass (2010) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).
What awards has Matthew Vaughn won?
Knight Bachelor (2025) and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (2008).
Search every frame of Matthew Vaughn’s films
All 117 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Matthew Vaughn — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.