Emmy and Peabody award-winning director and home theatre enthusiast, Barry Sonnenfeld has been announced as the keynote speaker at this year’s CEDIA Expo in Denver.
Sonnenfeld is known for his work as a celebrated director and cinematographer, as well as being a passionate home cinema and technology enthusiast.
His keynote will explore the critical role of home theatres in delivering an unparalleled cinematic experience, highlighting the contrast between movie production and playback environments.
Delving into his own personal experience and his belief that movie playback quality is essential to experiencing films as their creators intended, Sonnenfeld will share his insights on the significance of sound and visual excellence in home cinemas. He will also share details about his own home theatre setup and his vision for achieving an extraordinary home cinema experience.
“Director Barry Sonnenfeld brings a unique perspective to CEDIA Expo that combines his deep passion for filmmaking with his love for home theatre,” said Daryl Friedman, CEDIA’s global president and CEO. “Sonnenfeld’s insights will provide a fascinating look at how technology enhances the film experience and will inspire attendees to think about new ways to integrate entertainment and technology.”
Sonnenfeld began his career as a director of photography on iconic films such as ‘Blood Simple’, ‘When Harry Met Sally’, and ‘Miller’s Crossing’. His mid-90s success with ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘Men In Black’ established him as a director who skilfully blends comedy and style in studio blockbusters.
He won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series and the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for the TV series ‘Pushing Daisies’, with the show getting 17 Emmy nomination during its two-year run.
As well as filmmaking achievements, Sonnenfeld wrote the monthly column ‘The Digital Man’ as a contributing editor for Esquire Magazine.
Taking a new date and timeslot, this year’s keynote will take place on Thursday 5 September from 8-9am in the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Centre. If is free to attend for CEDIA Expo attendees.