Peter Jackson
Film director · 9 films (1994–2013)
Peter Jackson is a director whose work here spans Heavenly Creatures (1994) to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), across fantasy and adventure. 7 of those films were photographed by Andrew Lesnie. The work runs wide — 32% of frames across the 9 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 560 frames from 9 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Sir Peter Robert Jackson, is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his Lord of the Rings film trilogy, adapted from the novel by J. R.
Born 31 October 1961 · Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Directing style
Jackson emphasizes expansive, exterior-dominated fantasy and action environments, utilizing wide and establishing shots captured from eye-level angles under direct sunlight. He pairs this grand scale with a split approach to depth of field, alternating deep-focus vistas with intimate closeups to foster tense, lonely, or ominous moods. The color palette leans heavily toward cool, desaturated tones—punctuated by occasional warm accents from firelight and practical sources—relying on a mix of slate blues, earthy moss greens, and muted ochres.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2004
- Academy Award for Best Director · 2004
- Academy Award for Best Picture · 2004
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama · 2003
- Golden Globes
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 2002
- BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- Honorary Palme d'Or · 2026
- Order of New Zealand · 2012
- Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit · 2009
- Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit · 2001
Films directed by Peter Jackson
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
The Frighteners (1996)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
King Kong (2005)
The Lovely Bones (2009)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
About Peter Jackson
When was Peter Jackson born?
Peter Jackson was born on 31 October 1961 in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand.
What films has Peter Jackson directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 9 of them: Heavenly Creatures (1994), The Frighteners (1996), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King (2003), King Kong (2005), The Lovely Bones (2009) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and more.
What awards has Peter Jackson won?
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2004), Academy Award for Best Director (2004), Academy Award for Best Picture (2004) and Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (2003).
Search every frame of Peter Jackson’s films
All 560 indexed frames from 9 films directed by Peter Jackson — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.