
feature · 20161h 51mUS
Moonlight
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
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At a glance
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Cinematography
- James Laxton
- Editor
- Joi McMillon
- Music
- Nicholas Britell
- Costume
- Caroline Eselin
- Primary camera
- ARRI ALEXA Mini2 scenes
- Format
- 2.39:1 · ARRIRAW ALEXA MiniTheatrical
- Locations
- Miami Beach · Atlanta
Production
Studios
- A24distributor
Department
Camera
- James LaxtonDirector of Photographyprimary
- Joseph B. DareCamera Operatorprimary
- Libor CevelikSteadicam Operatorprimary
- Stéphane RenardFirst Assistant Cameraprimary
- Osvaldo Silvera Jr.Steadicam Operator
Department
Grip
- David LanesKey Gripprimary
- Anthony SchraderKey Grip
Department
Electric / Lighting
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography2w
- Original Score2n
- +3 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (5 won, 7 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay2017Tarell Alvin McCraneyCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay2017Barry Jenkins
Stunts
2 crew
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Production
Scenes & Equipment
Miami Beach
Atlanta
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