Derek Cianfrance, Bradley Cooper, and Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Eva Mendes in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance in Blue Valentine (2010)

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

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

Derek Cianfrance, David Heyman, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Florence Clery at an event for The Light Between Oceans (2016)

Derek Cianfrance and Florence Clery at an event for The Light Between Oceans (2016)

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, Eva Mendes, and Mahershala Ali in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance, Bradley Cooper, and Gabe Fazio in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance and Bradley Cooper in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance and Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Michelle Williams