Director
Sian Heder
1977
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 23 June 1977, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Known for
- CODA
, Tallulah, Mother
Siân Heder is an American writer and director from Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is best known for the indie drama Tallulah and for CODA, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Her work often centres on family bonds and women's experiences.
Where to start
CODA (2021)Full guide
Her breakthrough feature, a story about a hearing daughter in a deaf family; it won Best Picture and brought her an Oscar.
Tallulah (2016)Log in to add it to the library
Her feature directing debut, a drama about motherhood starring Elliot Page and Allison Janney.
Mother (2006)Log in to add it to the library
An early short film as director, showing her beginnings behind the camera.
Dog Eat Dog (2012)Log in to add it to the library
A short she both directed and acted in, part of her early filmmaking work.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 2022 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (CODA)
- 2022 BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (CODA)
- 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture (CODA, as producer-credited winning film)
The full list · 8
- 2005Dorian BluesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ellie
- 2006MotherLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2012Dog Eat DogLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Alissa
- 2016TallulahLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2021CODALog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2025Marlee Matlin: Not Alone AnymoreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2026Being HeumannLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2027Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.