# Bill Hader's First Film

> Bill Hader's divorce, SNL and Kiyoshi Kurosawa helped him direct his first film.
- Title: Bill Hader's First Film · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Bill Hader's divorce, SNL and Kiyoshi Kurosawa helped him direct his first film. Bill Hader directed his first film 'They Know' after years on SNL, divorce…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/events/bill-hader-first-film-they-know-snl-divorce-1235222526
- Author: J. Kim Murphy
- Published: 2026-10-17T21:43:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bill hader, snl, divorce, kiyoshi kurosawa, they know, barry, entertainment, culture
## Bill Hader's First Film
Bill Hader always wanted to direct a feature film but took a circuitous path to get there.
## SNL and Divorce
After years on Saturday Night Live and a divorce, Hader finally directed his first movie.
## Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Hader studied Kiyoshi Kurosawa's approach to filmmaking for his first feature.
## They Know
Hader's horror film 'They Know' was built using his SNL experience, divorce and Kurosawa lessons.
## Key takeaway

Bill Hader directed his first film 'They Know' after years on SNL, divorce and studying Kiyoshi Kurosawa.