Peter Farrelly
Film director · 2 films (2018–2024)
Peter Farrelly is a director whose work here spans Green Book (2018) to Ricky Stanicky (2024), across comedy and drama. All 279 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Peter John Farrelly is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are best known for directing and producing quirky and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself and Irene, There's Something About Mary, and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid.
Born 17 December 1956 · Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
Directing style
Peter Farrelly favors a highly grounded, eye-level camera placement that keeps the viewer at a direct, conversational distance, relying heavily on medium shots to frame actors within interior spaces. His scenes are frequently set at night, utilizing shallow depth of field to isolate characters against soft backgrounds illuminated by prominent practical light sources, windows, and sunlight. The visual atmosphere is defined by a cool, desaturated color grade, leaning into a palette of muted slate blues, earthy browns, and deep, shadowed grays that support the narrative's underlying tension and loneliness.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Picture · 2019
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2019
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Films directed by Peter Farrelly
About Peter Farrelly
When was Peter Farrelly born?
Peter Farrelly was born on 17 December 1956 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA.
What films has Peter Farrelly directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Green Book (2018) and Ricky Stanicky (2024).
What awards has Peter Farrelly won?
Academy Award for Best Picture (2019), Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2019) and National Board of Review Award for Best Film.
Search every frame of Peter Farrelly’s films
All 279 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Peter Farrelly — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.