“Joker” and “Joker: Folie à Deux” cinematographer Lawrence Sher will deliver a keynote address at the SMPTE Media Technology Summit, set to take place in October in Hollywood.
Sher has served as the d.p. on more than 35 feature films, and he is the founder and CEO of ShotDeck, a digital image library widely used for research by industry pros.
Carolyn Giardina, senior entertainment technology and crafts editor at Variety and Variety Intelligence Platform (VIP+), will moderate the conversation with Sher.
Marc Zorn, who heads content protection and production security at Marvel Studios and is co-chair of the Media Technology Summit, said the session will offer attendees a chance to learn from an accomplished cinematographer and business owner.
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“Lawrence has been a creative force behind several of my favorite films. I can’t wait to get a glimpse into his process and the technology choices he makes when working on a project,” Zorn said.
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Sher earned an Oscar and BAFTA nomination for his work on 2019’s “Joker.” His other films include the “Hangover” trilogy, 2004’s “Garden State” and 2010’s “Due Date.” He directed the 2017 comedy “Father Figures” as well as episodes of the Peacock comedy series “Rutherford Falls.” Sher launched ShotDeck in 2021 in an effort to make it easier for filmmakers and educators find reference material.
The SMPTE Media Technology Summit will be held Oct. 21-24 at Ovation Hollywood. The annual gathering is designed to bring together global industry leaders to share research findings and offer solutions to industry issues, in addition to peer-reviewed technical sessions.
