Spike Jonze
Film director · 4 films (1999–2013)
Spike Jonze is a director whose work here spans Being John Malkovich (1999) to Her (2013), across drama and comedy. 3 of those films were photographed by Lance Acord. All 250 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Adam Spiegel, known professionally as Spike Jonze, is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation., and for his work as director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are.
Born 22 October 1969 · Rockville, Maryland, USA
Directing style
Spike Jonze anchors his character-driven narratives by favoring eye-level camera angles that maintain a direct, human-scale perspective, primarily framing subjects in intimate medium shots and closeups. He isolates these characters within lonely, tense, or ominous atmospheres by utilizing a predominantly shallow depth of field, often setting scenes in dim interiors at night or under the cool, desaturated glow of fluorescent and window light. When shifting toward warmer tones, his palette relies on earthy, organic hues of slate gray, deep charcoal, muted rust, and dusty brown, illuminated by natural sunlight and practical fixtures.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2014
- Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director · 2009
- Writers Guild of America Award
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Films directed by Spike Jonze
About Spike Jonze
When was Spike Jonze born?
Spike Jonze was born on 22 October 1969 in Rockville, Maryland, USA.
What films has Spike Jonze directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Being John Malkovich (1999), Adaptation (2002), Where The Wild Things Are (2009) and Her (2013).
What awards has Spike Jonze won?
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2014), Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director (2009), Writers Guild of America Award and National Board of Review Award for Best Film.
Search every frame of Spike Jonze’s films
All 250 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Spike Jonze — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.