Matt Tyrnauer

A former special correspondent for Vanity Fair, Matt Tyrnauer has built a career upon the meticulous excavation of twentieth-century cultural icons. His filmmaking is characterized by a sleek, editorial precision, treating the subjects of high fashion, architectural ambition, and political intrigue with the narrative pacing of a thriller. Through a lens that is both observant and elegantly detached, he transforms the lives of figures such as Valentino Garavani and Halston into complex studies of power, aesthetics, and the ephemeral nature of fame. His filmography stands as a testament to his ability to capture the vanishing grandeur of the past, most notably in the acclaimed Valentino: The Last Emperor and the deeply atmospheric Where’s My Roy Cohn? A staple of the global festival circuit, his work has premiered to widespread recognition at prestigious venues including Venice, Toronto, and Sundance. By weaving together archival mastery and intimate, contemporary access, Tyrnauer consistently elevates the documentary form, positioning his subjects not merely as historical footnotes, but as architects of the visual zeitgeist.