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Todd Field

Todd Field

Film director · 3 films (2001–2022)

Todd Field is a director whose work here spans In the Bedroom (2001) to Tár (2022), across drama and thriller. 2 of those films were photographed by Antonio Calvache. All 189 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.

William Todd Field is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his award-winning feature films "In the Bedroom" (2001), "Little Children" (2006), and "TÁR" (2022)

Born 24 February 1964 · Pomona, California, USA

Directing style

Todd Field constructs clinical, psychologically isolated spaces by framing his subjects primarily in medium shots and closeups at a neutral eye-level, utilizing a shallow depth of field to separate characters from their environments. His interior-heavy dramas rely on naturalistic, unembellished light sources—chiefly diffused window light and sterile overhead fluorescents—to illuminate tense, lonely narratives. This austere atmosphere is reinforced by a cool, desaturated color grade dominated by a muted palette of slate grays, cold blues, and earthy, dark neutrals.

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Films directed by Todd Field

About Todd Field

When was Todd Field born?

Todd Field was born on 24 February 1964 in Pomona, California, USA.

What films has Todd Field directed?

FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: In the Bedroom (2001), Little Children (2006) and Tár (2022).

Search every frame of Todd Field’s films

All 189 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Todd Field — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.