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Eric Eisenberg

DARK SECRETS: 32 directors who made a really good movie on their first try | Rare Historical Photos

Lakeith Stanfield in Get Out.

Some filmmakers require time to find their voice. They have to make a few simply "ok" features before having the skills required to make their masterpiece. But that's not the case with the directors featured on this list. These folks quickly figured out what they could do with a camera, and they produced magic with their first feature.

It's a terribly hard thing to do, but here are 32 directors who made great films on their very first try.

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