Michael Showalter
Film director · 2 films (2017–2021)
Michael Showalter is a director whose work here spans The Big Sick (2017) to The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021), across drama and comedy. All 125 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Michael Showalter is an American director, writer, and producer. He first achieved recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995.
Born 17 June 1970 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Directing style
Michael Showalter’s visual style is anchored in a highly naturalistic, character-focused framework, favoring eye-level camera angles and shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within intimate medium and close-up compositions. His scenes are predominantly set within interior spaces, relying on practical fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and window light to establish realistic environments that lean toward night settings. The color palette balances cool, desaturated tones with a mix of soft blues, muted grays, and warm, earthy accents, creating a visual atmosphere that supports quiet drama, romance, and tension.
Films directed by Michael Showalter
About Michael Showalter
When was Michael Showalter born?
Michael Showalter was born on 17 June 1970 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA.
What films has Michael Showalter directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: The Big Sick (2017) and The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021).
Search every frame of Michael Showalter’s films
All 125 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Michael Showalter — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.