as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things
an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé
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The actor is set to star in and produce Hammer Down, an action feature that marks the directorial debut of Simon Hatt, who previously produced projects for Marvel Studios and DC.
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Anna Kendrick made her feature directorial debut with Women of the Hour, the film based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Despite keeping their relationship largely private, the former couple is said to have begun dating in 2021 after meeting on the set of Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice.
—Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
The two actors met and sparked their romance while working together on Kravitz’s feature directorial debut Blink Twice (initially titled Pu**y Island).
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Anna Kendrick made her feature directorial debut with Women of the Hour, the film based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Despite keeping their relationship largely private, the former couple is said to have begun dating in 2021 after meeting on the set of Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice.
—Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
The two actors met and sparked their romance while working together on Kravitz’s feature directorial debut Blink Twice (initially titled Pu**y Island).
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directorial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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