About
Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) is an American music video and film director. She and filmmaker husband Jonathan Dayton received critical acclaim for their feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Later they directed the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), and the biographical sports drama Battle of the Sexes (2017). Their most recent directing project is the Netflix comedy series, Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd.
Filmography
Battle of the Sexes2017 · Director
Ruby Sparks2012 · Director
Little Miss Sunshine2006 · Director
The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection2005 · Director
The Check Up2005 · Director
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos2004 · Director
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-20022004 · Director
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)2003 · Director
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection2001 · Director
The Smashing Pumpkins: 19791996 · Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut1995 · Producer, Director
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow1993 · Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years1988 · Producer