Filmmaker Picks

    Academy members and industry insiders provide a glimpse into how they think by creating movie lists for film fans. From their all-time favorites to movies that will simply inspire, see the movies that filmmakers recommend most.
    The Exorcist
    'The Exorcism' Director Joshua John Miller's Top 5
    Joshua John Miller
    Actor/Director/Writer
    But I'm a Cheerleader
    Meg Stalter's Top 5
    Megan Stalter
    Actor
    Heaven
    'Moonlight' Director Barry Jenkins' Top 5
    Barry Jenkins
    Director/Producer/Writer
    Orlando
    'Summer Solstice' Director Noah Schamus' Top 5
    Noah Schamus
    Director/Producer/Writer
    Badlands
    'The Bikeriders' Director Jeff Nichols' Top 5
    Jeff Nichols
    Writer and Director
    Thelma & Louise
    Jennifer Esposito's Top 5
    Jennifer Esposito
    Actor/Director/Producer/Writer
    Wuthering Heights
    Lee Grant's Top 5
    Lee Grant
    Actor/Director/Writer
    Seven Samurai
    June Squibb's Top 5
    June Squibb
    Actor
    You're All Caught Up!
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