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In Hollywood, we love a multi-hyphenate who covers multiple roles on set. Of course, the most esteemed of that ilk is the writer-director.

Since the film is often seen as a director's medium, where auteurs put a stamp on their work, the ability to write and direct your screenplay only furthers that narrative.

Today, I wanted to go into some of my favorite writer-directors and take a look at some of their best films.

So, without further ado, let's dive into these 11 directors who write their screenplays.