7: Cinematographer Matthew Libatique (A Star is Born)

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Let's Get To It: An Arts & Culture Podcast

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Academy Award® Nominee, Matthew Libatique (Black Swan, Iron Man, A Star is Born) is an American cinematographer. Matthew chats with Portbox about his workflow behind Black Swan, and A Star is Born, the two movies that earned him Oscar nominations. He also expands on his on-set color-workflow for Iron Man and Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. Madhav inquires about Matthew's frequent collaborations with Spike Lee, Jon Favreau, and Darren Aronofsky — Matthew indulges and talks about his relationship with them.  Matthew also talks about the musical influences he's had on his career and reflects when Madhav asks about what kind of characters in the films Matty finds engaging. The two bond over road-trips, music, and international cinema. Towards the end of the episode, Matthew lays out guidelines international filmmakers can follow to advance their careers.