Deadline sat down with some of the industry's hottest directors that got their start at the Sundance Film Festival, a list that includes Gina Prince-Bythewood, Ava DuVernay, Rian Johnson, Siân Heder, ...

Without directors, cinema would simply fall apart. Directors are the creative force behind every film, responsible for shaping the story, guiding actors’ performances, and defining the visual style ...