Richard Linklater

Richard Linklater (born July 30, 1961, in Houston, Texas, USA) is an American film director and writer. Linklater created Detour Films (a homage to the 1945 low budget film noir by Edgar G. Ulmer), and subsequently made Slacker for only $23,000. The film is an aimless day in the life of the city of Austin, Texas by showcasing its more eccentric characters. He is best known for his independent films, which feature characters having philosophical discussions. He also founded the Austin Film Society in 1985, and is lauded for launching and solidifying the city of Austin as a hub for independent filmmaking. Many of Linklater's films take place in one day, a technique that has gained popularity in recent years. Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, and Before Sunset are examples of this method. - Wikipedia.org