Robert Zemeckis

A whiz-kid with special effects, Robert is from the Spielberg camp of film-making (Steven Spielberg produced many of his films). Usually working with writing partner Bob Gale, Robert's earlier films show he has a talent for zany comedy (Tudo por uma Esmeralda (1984), 1941: Uma Guerra Muito Louca (1979)) and special effect vehicles (Uma Cilada para Roger Rabbit (1988) and De Volta para o Futuro (1985)). His later films have become more serious, with the hugely successful Tom Hanks vehicle Forrest Gump - O Contador de Histórias (1994) and the Jodie Foster film Contato (1997), both critically acclaimed movies. Again, these films incorporate stunning effects. Robert has proved he can work a serious story around great effects.