The 2010s were a magnificent decade for cinema. Accompanied by the rise of franchises and shared universes, the decade saw a trend of new filmmakers receiving remarkable creative freedom. Without knowing it, these newbies to the world of major filmmaking were about to put their fingerprints firmly into the annals of cinema history, with some of the best and most acclaimed names of today proving their worth in their very first outing.
Of course, some of these names were well known before, with the 2010s seeing a rise in the movement from in front of the camera to behind it, as well as the first generation of YouTube creators branching out into a more critically associated medium. Little do many audiences still know, but some of their favorite modern movies were perfected on a director's first try. These are the best directorial debuts of the 2010s, brilliant movies that showcased their director's talents and announced them as forces to be reckoned with.
Taken from Collider's list
