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Matthew Libatique
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In short · Shooting since 1993, 4 decades active, 55 credits.
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Matthew José Libatique ASC, LPS is an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with directors including Darren Aronofsky, Joel Schumacher, Spike Lee, and Bradley Cooper. He has received three Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography for his work on *Black Swan* (2010), *A Star Is Born* (2018), and *Maestro* (2023). In addition to his Oscar nominations, Libatique has won two Independent Spirit Awards and received two BAFTA Award nominations. His career demonstrates a consistent ability to bring visual artistry to a range of film genres and styles.
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51 credits
Caught Stealing(2025)
Cinematographer
Film
Highest 2 Lowest(2025)
Cinematographer
Film
Is This Thing On?(2025)
Cinematographer
Film
Maestro(2023)
Cinematographer
Film
The Whale(2022)
Cinematographer
Film
Don't Worry Darling(2022)
Cinematographer
Film
star-crossed: the film(2021)
Cinematographer
Film
Wake Up(2020)
Cinematographer
Film
The Prom(2020)
Cinematographer
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)(2020)
Cinematographer
Film
Native Son(2019)
Cinematographer
Film
A Star Is Born(2018)
Cinematographer
Film
Venom(2018)
Cinematographer
Film
Mother!(2017)
Cinematographer
Film
The Circle(2017)
Cinematographer
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Money Monster(2016)
Cinematographer
Film
Pele: Birth of a Legend(2016)
Cinematographer
Film
Chi-Raq(2015)
Cinematographer
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Straight Outta Compton(2015)
Cinematographer
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Noah(2014)
Cinematographer
Film
Ruby Sparks(2012)
Cinematographer
Film
Cowboys & Aliens(2011)
Cinematographer
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Despair(2010)
Cinematographer
Film
My Own Love Song(2010)
Cinematographer
Film
Black Swan(2010)
Cinematographer
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Kobe Doin' Work(2009)
Cinematographer
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Passing Strange(2009)
Cinematographer
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Miracle at St. Anna(2008)
Cinematographer
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Iron Man(2008)
Cinematographer
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The Number 23(2007)
Cinematographer
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Awards & Nominations
3 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2023Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom2018Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom2010Oscar — Cinematography
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- Black Swan: MetamorphosisSelf · 2011
- Inside 'the Fountain': Death and RebirthSelf · 2007
- The Making of 'Requiem for a Dream'Self · 2001
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