Few director-cinematographer collaborations have defined modern American cinema like Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Libatique. Since their bold debut with Pi at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, the duo has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling across eight films—including Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, and The Whale—creating some of the most unforgettable images of the 21st century.


Aronofsky and Libatique return this summer with Caught Stealing, a propulsive crime thriller starring Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, and Bad Bunny.


In this event, the pair will discuss their decades-long collaboration and the distinct visual style of their new film. Glenn Kiser, Director of the Dolby Creator Lab, will moderate the conversation with these two fearless cinematic voices.


Join Sundance Collab and the Dolby Creator Lab for this exclusive discussion with Oscar-nominees Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Libatique ahead of the release of Caught Stealing!


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Darren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky is an award-winning filmmaker born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Aronofsky heads Protozoa based in Chinatown NYC. His credits include π, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, THE FOUNTAIN, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, NOAH, mother!, THE WHALE, the Sphere Experience POSTCARD FROM EARTH. Upcoming, Aronofsky will release CAUGHT STEALING starring Austin Butler which will premiere theatrically on August 29. As a producer his credits include JACKIE, THE GOOD NURSE, SOME KIND OF HEAVEN, VIKTOR, HOLDING LIAT, Peabody and Emmy-winning THE TERRITORY, National Geographic's LIMITLESS, starring Chris Hemsworth, WELCOME TO EARTH, ONE STRANGE ROCK, and the upcoming POLE TO POLE starring Will Smith. more...
Matthew Libatique
Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique, ASC, LPS’s credits span a wide array of genres, showcasing his extensive creativity and ability to adapt to any style of film. He is widely regarded today as one of the best in the business. Over the past three decades, Libatique has built an impressive career defined by creative risk-taking and enduring collaborations. In recognition of his contributions to the art of cinematography, he received the prestigious Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal from the American Film Institute (AFI) in April 2024. more...
Glenn Kiser
Moderator | Director of Dolby Creator Lab
Glenn Kiser is the Director of the Dolby Creator Lab, Dolby’s initiative to bring education and inspiration to filmmakers and content creators about the creative use of sound and picture in storytelling. Previously, Kiser was the VP & General Manager of Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Sound, where he oversaw sound work on film projects such as AVATAR, THE INCREDIBLES, the STAR WARS prequels, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, and the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and HARRY POTTER films. more...

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