David Byrne’s ‘Who Is The Sky?’ Tour Becomes 70mm Concert Film Directed by Brady Corbet

David Byrne has confirmed a new concert film drawn from sold-out shows on his ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour, shot on 70mm film at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre in his home state of Maryland. The project is directed by Brady Corbet, the filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning ‘The Brutalist,’ and is currently in post-production with a release date still to be set.

• Filming took place over two performances at the Hippodrome Theatre on May 17 and May 18 of this year.
• Footage was captured on both 8-perf and 15-perf 70mm formats.
• The film is produced by The Deep End Films and Brady Corbet’s company Pre-Code, alongside Mona Fastvold, and is presented by River Road Entertainment.
• Pre-Code is represented by Range Media Partners and CAA, while global distribution rights are being handled jointly by The Gersh Agency, Byrne’s motion picture agents, and The Deep End.

Who Is Involved in the David Byrne Concert Film?

Brady Corbet takes the director’s chair for the project fresh off ‘The Brutalist,’ which won him widespread recognition in the film world. The production team pairs Corbet’s company Pre-Code with The Deep End Films and producer Mona Fastvold, with River Road Entertainment presenting the finished work. Representation and distribution duties are split between Range Media Partners, CAA, The Gersh Agency and The Deep End, according to the announcement.

What Did David Byrne and Brady Corbet Say About the Film?

David Byrne described his reaction to seeing early footage from the shoot. “When Brady told me he wanted to shoot our show in 70 millimeter (70 millimeter!) I didn’t realize what a difference it would make until I saw some frames he sent me,” Byrne said. “He was right; it really does capture the wide screen visual scope of the show. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Brady Corbet spoke about choosing Byrne’s hometown performance as the film’s subject. “I am so grateful to David Byrne and his entire team for entrusting us to capture his hometown show on 8-perf and 15-perf 70mm,” Corbet said. “The band’s performance is an inclusive celebration of community, and of Baltimore in particular, one of America’s most underappreciated historic cities.”

The Deep End’s Jason Fine and Amit Dey also weighed in on the project. “We are thrilled to help bring David Byrne’s incredible, joyous tour to the screen in a way that can be shared for all time,” they said. “This film will capture one of our greatest artists at the peak of his craft, in a moment that brings people together when we need it most, and that will elevate the concert film experience to a new level.”

What Is the ‘Who Is The Sky?’ Tour?

The ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour launched in September 2025 and had played more than 150 shows across four continents by the time the film was announced. Onstage, Byrne performs alongside a 13-person ensemble of musicians, singers and dancers who remain in continuous motion, weaving choreography, visual art and storytelling together with the music.

More Info

• David Byrne Who Is The Sky? Tour To Become 70mm Film Project Directed by Brady Corbet | Pollstar News
• David Byrne Announces 70mm Concert Film Directed by Brady Corbet | Consequence
• The Sky Is The Limit In New David Byrne Concert Film | SPIN
• David Byrne confirms Who Is The Sky? concert film, directed by Brady Corbet | Far Out Magazine
• David Byrne’s Baltimore Shows Set for Concert Film by ‘Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet | Rolling Stone