Which dark fantasy film was directed by the upcoming director of the film "Carnival?"
Robert Stromberg:  He made his directorial debut with the 2014 Disney film "Maleficent", a re-imagining of the iconic Disney villain. Robert Stromberg:  He is set to direct the upcoming film, "Carnival", which will begin filming in Fall 2017. Maleficent (film): Maleficent is a 2014 American dark fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton, and starring Angelina Jolie as the titular character with Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville in supporting roles.
Maleficent