The American Society of Cinematographers has welcomed Laura Merians as a new member. The cinematographer’s credits include the feature Octet and the series Imperfect Women and Dead Ringers. She won a Camerimage Golden Frog for her first feature credit, Paxton Winters’ Pacified, and was named an AC Rising Star of Cinematography in 2020. Previously speaking … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers’ Board of Governors has announced a new slate of officers, with Shelly Johnson ASC elected to lead as president. Johnson, who takes the reins from incumbent president Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS, previously served as the organisation’s president from 2023-25. The Board also voted in vice presidents Charlie Lieberman ASC, … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has welcomed Adam Newport-Berra as a new member. The ASC and Emmy award-winning DP’s credits include the series The Studio and Euphoria, as well as the feature films Barry, The Last Black Man in San Francisco and Splitsville. Per the ASC, the Oregon-born cinematographer “cites nature as both a catalyst … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has announced the winners of the 2026 ASC Awards, presenting Michael Bauman with the Theatrical Feature Film Award for One Battle After Another. The 40th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards also recognised Mátyás Erdély ASC HSC for Orphan in the Spotlight Award category, and Mstyslav Chernov and Alex Babenko for the … Read more
Actor, writer and producer Kerri Kenney-Silver will host the 40th annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards on 8 March at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The ceremony, which recognises excellence in cinematography across film, television, music video and documentary, will also be livestreamed worldwide on the ASC website. Kenney-Silver, a five-time … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has welcomed new members Jomo Fray, Jeffrey Waldron and Eric Branco. Fray was a Film Independent Spirit Award nominee for All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, while his work on Nickel Boys saw him earn ASC Spotlight Award and Spirit Award wins, as well as a Camerimage Golden Frog nomination. … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has unveiled the nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognising excellence across feature films, documentaries, television, and music videos. Winners will be celebrated at the Annual ASC Awards on 8 March, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has revealed that Robert Yeoman ASC will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his “enduring impact and visionary contributions”. The ASC said: “Renowned for his meticulous composition and distinctive use of colour and symmetry, Yeoman has helped define the visual language of contemporary cinema.” Yeoman’s breakthrough came … Read more
For the first time in its 106-year history, the ASC is led by a woman—the new president writes about her dedication to opportunity, inclusivity and supporting future storytellers. The American Society of Cinematographers is a 106-year-old organisation and my presidency this year marks the first time a woman has ever held the role. Throughout my … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has announced Claudia Raschke, known for the likes of Julia, Fauci, RBG and Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution, as a new member. Raschke decided to pursue a career in cinematography after moving to New York from Germany to study modern dance with Martha Graham. The ASC … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has welcomed Alicia Robbins, whose credits include Grey’s Anatomy and Bridgerton, as a new member. Growing up outside Birmingham, Alabama, she became interested in visual storytelling while studying communications at Vanderbilt University, where she gained experience with the campus TV station. Going on to study at the American Film Institute, … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has welcomed Valentina Caniglia CCS as a new member. The Italian filmmaker recently lensed the feature Jesus Land, starring Juliette Lewis and based on the New York Times best-selling memoir by Julia Scheeres, for director Saila Kariat. Caniglia’s credits also include Pomegranates and Myrrh, Isola, 3 Days Rising and Quail … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers has welcomed Nikolaus Summerer as a new member. With credits including Color Book, The Prince and an episode of Dune: Prophecy, the cinematographer has already had a varied career. Beginning his journey with an internship at Arri Rental in Munich, Summerer was assigned to serve as a lighting technician intern … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) revealed Edward Lachman ASC earned the org’s 2025 theatrical feature film award for Maria. The 39th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton, also recognised Jomo Fray for Nickel Boys in the Spotlight Award category, and Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for the documentary Gaucho Gaucho. Winners … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Board of Governors elected a new slate of officers, with Shelly Johnson re-elected to serve a second term as the organisation’s president. The Board also voted in Vice Presidents Charlie Lieberman, Patti Lee and Cynthia Pusheck; Treasurer Charles Minsky; Secretary Dejan Georgevich; and Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Chomyn. The members of … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) held its annual awards with Hoyte van Hoytema ASC NSC FSF earning the feature film award for Oppenheimer. The 38th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards, held here at the Beverly Hilton, also honoured Warwick Thornton for The New Boy in the Spotlight Award category and Curren Sheldon for the documentary … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will fete Spike Lee with its Board of Governors Award at the 38th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards Gala on Mar. 3, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. “Spike Lee is one of the most brilliant filmmakers of our time and the social impact of his work is … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) revealed its 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award nominees in feature film, documentary, television and music video categories. Winners will be announced during the 38th Annual ASC Awards ceremony on March 3, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. The event will be live streamed worldwide on theasc.com. – Below is a … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the 2023 Student Heritage Awards winners. Three student filmmakers were chosen for demonstrating exceptional cinematography skills in their submitted work. The Owen Roizman Student Heritage Award (Graduate Category) was given to Hannah Platzer from the American Film Institute for Im Finstern. The George Spiro Dibie Heritage Award (Undergraduate … Read more
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the 2023 Student Heritage Awards nominees. The awards are just one of many educational programs offered by the organisation to support a new generation of talent in the early stages of their filmmaking careers. Winners will be revealed on October 8, 2023. To be considered, a student’s undergraduate, … Read more