List by Aaron Haughton

Film is a tough industry to break into, but you've got to start somewhere. Some of the biggest names in the industry today got their foot in the door by doing something else first. A large number found their way into director's chair by crafting music videos. Back in the day when music videos reigned supreme, it was an easy way to garner the attention of the Hollywood higher-ups; however, now that MTV is dominated by "reality" TV shows, music videos aren't as big as they used to be, but can still be a stepping stone to the larger film industry.

Our list of filmmakers is based on the caliber of both their music videos and films. Check out or top 5 below!