Scott Frank
Film director · 2 films (2014–2020)
Scott Frank is a director whose work here spans A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) to The Queen's Gambit (2020), across crime and drama. The work runs low-key — 57% of frames across the 2 films indexed here, against 40% library-wide. All 146 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
A. Scott Frank is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and author.
Born 10 March 1960 · Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
Directing style
Scott Frank constructs tense, lonely narratives by anchoring the camera at eye level, favoring medium shots and closeups that isolate characters against shallow-depth-of-field backgrounds. His scenes are predominantly set in dark interiors or night environments, where the blocking is illuminated primarily by practical fixtures, direct sunlight, or window light. This stark lighting is paired with a cool, desaturated color grade dominated by a muted palette of dark grays, slate, and earthy, shadow-toned browns.
Awards
- Edgar Awards · 1992
- Writers Guild of America Award
Films directed by Scott Frank
About Scott Frank
When was Scott Frank born?
Scott Frank was born on 10 March 1960 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA.
What films has Scott Frank directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) and The Queen's Gambit (2020).
What awards has Scott Frank won?
Edgar Awards (1992) and Writers Guild of America Award.
Search every frame of Scott Frank’s films
All 146 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Scott Frank — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.