Graeme Whifler (born 1951 in

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) is an American

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and film director. Whifler has written and directed numerous movies, television documentaries, videos, and

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. He directed films like ''

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'', and TV shows like '' Secrets & Mysteries'', along with co-directing the unfinished film ''

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'' with

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. He also wrote the screenplay for the horror film ''

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'' and the

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'' Sonny Boy''. Whifler has directed music videos for bands such as

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, and

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from the late 1970s to mid-1980s.Lewis, Randy (24 January 1986)
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''Los Angeles Times'' ("Graeme Whifler known for his imaginative and frequently innovative videos for bands from Devo to the Residents...") Whifler currently resides in the Chevy Chase area of Glendale and is co-President of the Chevy Chase Estates Association East Glendale Advice Givers Podcast Intervie

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