Submissions now open for Society of Camera Operators Awards

Camera Operator of the Year

These awards are given to Feature Film and Television full-time Camera Operators who have operated on distinguished projects of considerable quality during the previous year. Anyone in the Film/TV community may submit a Camera Operator for this award, including but not limited to SOC members, directors, producers, production crew members, studios, and production companies. Camera Operators may also nominate themselves.

Submissions for Camera Operator of the Year are open till December 31st, 2024 with a fee of $75.00 USD per submission.
Submissions and Further Details

Technical Achievement Award

We invite you to submit eligible technologies for the Society of Camera Operators’ Technical Achievement Award. Submissions are open through November 4th, 2024 with a fee of $925.00 USD per submission. You are welcome to submit more than one technology product per company. Please keep in mind the Award is for technology that is used by the camera operator and camera crew during production.

Once all submissions are received, the Technical Committee will set up an in-person review during Demo Day. Demo Day will be hosted in Burbank, California on Saturday, November 17th, 2024, where entrants will have the opportunity to present their technologies in a hands-on demonstration.
Submissions and Further Details

SOC Awards Weekend Timeline

September 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – Camera Operator of the Year submissions open to the public
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – Technical Achievement Award submissions open to the public

November 2024

Friday, October 1, 2024 – Tickets, seats & tables open for purchase
Monday, November 4, 2024 – Technical Achievement Award submissions close
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Technical Achievement Award – Demo Day, Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Technical Achievement Award(s) announced

December 2024

Sunday, December 31, 2024 (11:59pm PST) – Camera Operator of the Year submissions close

January 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees (NEW)
Friday, January 10, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees closes (11:59pm PST)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year Nominees announced
Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year Nominees voting opens to membership

February 2025

Sunday, February 9, 2025 (11:59pm PST) – Camera Operator of the Year voting closes
Friday, February 14th, 2025 – SOC Honorees & Nominees Reception and Photo Gallery, Loews Hollywood Hotel
Saturday, February 15, 2025 – SOC Awards Show, Loews Hollywood Hotel