Richard Linklater
Film director · 12 films (1991–2022)
Richard Linklater is a director whose work here spans Slacker (1991) to Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022), across drama and comedy. 6 of those films were photographed by Shane F. Kelly. The work runs naturally lit — 61% of frames across the 12 films indexed here, against 43% library-wide. All 772 frames from 12 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Richard Linklater is an American filmmaker. He is known for making films that deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time.
Born 30 July 1960 · Houston, Texas, USA
Directing style
Linklater prioritizes a grounded, observational perspective by keeping his camera almost exclusively at eye level, favoring medium shots that capture naturalistic actor blocking and dialogue. His scenes are lit primarily by daylight, windows, and practical fixtures, creating a realistic environment split between intimate interiors and casual outdoor settings. The visual palette leans toward a balance of shallow and deep focus, utilizing neutral, earthy tones accented by occasional pops of saturated yellow and red.
Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director · 2015
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 2015
- Silver Bear for Best Director · 2014
- Berlinale Camera · 2013
- Silver Bear for Best Director · 1995
- César Award for Best Director · 2026
Films directed by Richard Linklater
About Richard Linklater
When was Richard Linklater born?
Richard Linklater was born on 30 July 1960 in Houston, Texas, USA.
What films has Richard Linklater directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 12 of them: Slacker (1991), Before Sunrise (1995), Waking Life (2001), School of Rock (2003), Before Sunset (2004), A Scanner Darkly (2006), Before Midnight (2013) and Boyhood (2014) and more.
What awards has Richard Linklater won?
Golden Globe Award for Best Director (2015), BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2015), Silver Bear for Best Director (2014) and Berlinale Camera (2013).
Search every frame of Richard Linklater’s films
All 772 indexed frames from 12 films directed by Richard Linklater — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.