David Fincher

David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is a highly respected American film director. His precision, style, and knack for psychological thrillers have left an indelible mark on contemporary cinema. Fincher's films, many of which are psychological thrillers, have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and have been hailed with numerous accolades, including three nominations for the Academy Awards for Best Director. He has also earned four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He made his big break with Seven in 1995 and has since directed critically acclaimed movies like Fight Club, Zodiac, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

In television, Fincher has made quite a splash as an executive producer and director, specifically for the Netflix series House of Cards and Mindhunter. He won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the pilot episode of House of Cards. He also produced and co-created the Netflix animated series Love, Death & Robots, which received three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program. Known for his perfectionism, Fincher's work is characterized by meticulous visual style, including the specific use of tilting, panning, and tracking in camera movements.