The nominations for the 36th American Society of Cinematographers Awards for feature films and documentaries have been revealed. This year’s chosen five theatrical release nominees are Belfast, Dune, Nightmare Alley, The Power of the Dog, and The Tragedy of Macbeth, while Faya Dayi, Cusp, and The Hidden Life of Trees are the three documentaries nominated.
The one major snub this year would be West Side Story, though keep in mind only four of last year’s five ASC nominees went on to receive an Oscar nod for Best Cinematography. This award could prove telling, as Erik Messerschmidt’s win from the ASC for Mank last year signalled his eventual win at the Academy Awards.
The ASC will announce the winners on Sunday, March 20 18 via a hybrid event from the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood that will also be live-streamed via the American Cinematographer’s Facebook page.
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Award – Theatrical Release
Bruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFC for The Tragedy of Macbeth
Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS for Dune
Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF for Nightmare Alley
Ari Wegner, ACS for The Power of the Dog
Haris Zambarloukos, BSC, GSC for Belfast
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Award – Documentary
Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for The Truffle Hunters
VJessica Beshir for Faya Dayi
Isabel Bethencourt and Parker Hill for Cusp
Daniel Schönauer for The Hidden Life of Trees
Spotlight Award
Ruben Impens, SBC for Titane
Pat Scola for Pig
Adolpho Veloso, ABC for Jockey