Derek Cianfrance, David Heyman, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Florence Clery at an event for La luce sugli oceani (2016)

Derek Cianfrance and Florence Clery at an event for La luce sugli oceani (2016)

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Michelle Williams at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Williams at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Mike Vogel

(L-R) Actors Michelle Williams, director Derek Cianfrance, Faith Wladyka and Ryan Gosling attend the 'Blue Valentine' Photo Call held at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd Annual International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2010 in Cannes, France.

(L-R) Actress Michelle Williams, director Derek Cianfrance, producer Alex Orlovsky, producer Lynette Howell, actor Ryan Gosling, actress Faith Wladyka and producer Jamie Patricof attend the 'Blue Valentine' Photo Call held at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd Annual International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2010 in Cannes, France.

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Michelle Williams

Derek Cianfrance, Eva Mendes, and Mahershala Ali in Come un tuono (2012)

Derek Cianfrance, Bradley Cooper, and Gabe Fazio in Come un tuono (2012)

Derek Cianfrance and Bradley Cooper in Come un tuono (2012)

Derek Cianfrance and Ryan Gosling in Come un tuono (2012)

Derek Cianfrance, Bradley Cooper, and Ryan Gosling in Come un tuono (2012)

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Eva Mendes in Come un tuono (2012)

Derek Cianfrance in Blue Valentine (2010)

Derek Cianfrance wins the grand jury prize for cinematography at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.