The director of "What We Do in the Shadows" depends on which version of the show or movie you are referring to. The 2014 New Zealand mockumentary horror comedy film, "What We Do in the Shadows," was written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The American mockumentary comedy horror television series, "What We Do in the Shadows," was created by Jemaine Clement and first broadcast on March 27, 2019, on FX). The show has been critically acclaimed and has been nominated for 21 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2020 and 2022 for its second and third season, respectively).