Dolby Creator Lab Grant Film
Love Me is a post-apocalyptic romance film about a buoy and a satellite that meet online long after humanity has gone extinct. As they learn about life on Earth, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring what it means to be alive and in love. Love Me examines contemporary themes surrounding technology and identity. The film employs a mix of live-action, practical animatronics, traditional animation, and game engines, all anchored by captivating performances from Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun.
Written and directed by husband and wife duo Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film is a recipient of the Dolby Creator Lab Grant, a post-production grant that enables filmmakers to finish their films in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Love Me will be in theaters, released by Bleecker Street, on January 31st.
Behind the scenes of Love Me
From the set to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival premiere, go behind the scenes of “Love Me” and hear from directors Andy and Sam Zuchero about the inception of their filmmaking collaboration, taking a conceptual idea about the use of Artificial Intelligence and creating a transformational love story with emotional resonance, and how sound design with Dolby Atmos brought a buoy and a satellite to life. Go behind the scenes to see how the movie magic of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enabled the filmmakers to more deeply connect the audience to their story.
Behind the scenes of Love Me
From the set to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival premiere, go behind the scenes of “Love Me” and hear from directors Andy and Sam Zuchero about the inception of their filmmaking collaboration, taking a conceptual idea about the use of Artificial Intelligence and creating a transformational love story with emotional resonance, and how sound design with Dolby Atmos brought a buoy and a satellite to life. Go behind the scenes to see how the movie magic of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enabled the filmmakers to more deeply connect the audience to their story.
“Dolby Atmos makes storytelling even more powerful because you can make the picture even more dynamic. To have as many tools in your kit as possible is important.”
Sam and Andy Zuchero, directors
Dolby Creator Lab Grant
The Dolby Creator Lab Grant gives independent filmmakers support and access to cutting-edge Dolby tools to fully realize their creative vision. Partnerships with the Sundance Institute, SFFILM, Film Independent, and Chicken & Egg Pictures help films find wide audiences.