Tony Gilroy
Film director · 2 films (2007–2009)
Tony Gilroy is a director whose work here spans Michael Clayton (2007) to Duplicity (2009), across crime and drama. 2 of those films were photographed by Robert Elswit. All 268 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Anthony Joseph Gilroy is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He wrote the screenplays of The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), the first three films in the Bourne film franchise.
Born 11 September 1956 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Directing style
Tony Gilroy constructs a tense, isolating visual world by confining characters within interior spaces, prioritizing eye-level medium shots and closeups that maintain a direct, unvarnished perspective. He relies heavily on shallow depth of field to detach subjects from their environments, which are typically illuminated by the cold, sterile glow of practical and fluorescent fixtures or muted window light. This clinical atmosphere is reinforced by a cool, desaturated color grade dominated by a slate of deep grays, charcoal blacks, and metallic, overcast tones.
Awards
- Edgar Awards · 1996
Films directed by Tony Gilroy
About Tony Gilroy
When was Tony Gilroy born?
Tony Gilroy was born on 11 September 1956 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
What films has Tony Gilroy directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Michael Clayton (2007) and Duplicity (2009).
What awards has Tony Gilroy won?
Edgar Awards (1996).
Search every frame of Tony Gilroy’s films
All 268 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Tony Gilroy — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.