Since 2014, The Dolby Creator Lab Grant has given independent filmmakers access to Dolby’s innovative tools and technologies - enabling them to fully realize their creative vision.
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.
Behind the scenes of Dìdi (弟弟)
From the set to the Sundance 2024 premiere, go behind the scenes of Dìdi (弟弟) and hear from director Sean Wang and producer Carlos López Estrada about filmmaking with community, the inspiration behind this personal and intimate coming of age story, and the impact Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos had on the storytelling, enabling the filmmakers to more deeply connect the audience to the characters.
Behind the scenes of Dìdi (弟弟)
From the set to the Sundance 2024 premiere, go behind the scenes of Dìdi (弟弟) and hear from director Sean Wang and producer Carlos López Estrada about filmmaking with community, the inspiration behind this personal and intimate coming of age story, and the impact Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos had on the storytelling, enabling the filmmakers to more deeply connect the audience to the characters.
Kobi Libii on capturing the subtleties of unease and humor in Dolby
Recipient of a 2021 Dolby Creator Lab Grant, The American Society of Magical Negroes writer/director Kobi Libii has created a unique and challenging film about the distorted lenses Black people are often viewed through and the struggle to be seen for who they truly are as human beings.
Drop in on this exclusive interview with Kobi as he shares how Dolby helped him capture the interiority of the main character and immerse audiences in the Afrocentric qualities of the film.
Kobi Libii on capturing the subtleties of unease and humor in Dolby
Recipient of a 2021 Dolby Creator Lab Grant, The American Society of Magical Negroes writer/director Kobi Libii has created a unique and challenging film about the distorted lenses Black people are often viewed through and the struggle to be seen for who they truly are as human beings.
Drop in on this exclusive interview with Kobi as he shares how Dolby helped him capture the interiority of the main character and immerse audiences in the Afrocentric qualities of the film.
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Making a deeper creative impact
Dolby Creator Lab Grants help filmmakers achieve their full creative vision. With partners like the Sundance Institute, SFFILM, Film Independent, Chicken & Egg Pictures, and Bolivia Lab we identify independent films from around the world that are using sound and image to tell unique and exciting stories. We then provide these filmmakers with access to Dolby technologies and expert post-production support to help their films connect with audiences who will love them.
Other programs
Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator
The Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator is an educational initiative providing participants with practical training, expert guidance, and online resources from Dolby and music industry professionals. This program enables music creators to produce their own unique music in Dolby Atmos, equipping them with the essential skills to kickstart their careers as Dolby Atmos music creators.
The Ghetto Film School Challenge
Dolby Creator Lab and Ghetto Film School (GFS) are joining forces to give emerging filmmakers a brighter spotlight, access to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos during production, and a chance to win a $25,000 production grant.
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Creator tutorials
Cover the basics for creating Dolby Atmos Music: setting up your DAW, using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner plugin, configuring your studio, best practices and more.
Dolby Creator Talks Podcast
Grow your knowledge and be inspired by the industry's leading experts in film, TV, gaming, and music. New episodes every other Tuesday. Available everywhere you get your podcasts.
Webinars
Tune in to catch special guests from renowned director David Fincher’s imaging team as they walk you through creating the incredible Oscar-nominated Netflix movie Mank.