American Society of Cinematographers Nominations Unveiled

The nominations for the 38th American Society of Cinematographers Awards for feature films and documentaries have been revealed. This year’s chosen five theatrical release nominees are BEl CondeMaestroKillers of the Flower MoonPoor Things and Oppenheimer. Last year, three of the ASC nominees matched the eventual five Oscar nominees. Seven of the past 11 ASC winners have gone on to win the Oscar.

The ASC will announce their winners on Sunday, March 3.

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Award – Theatrical Release

Edward Lachman, ASC – “El Conde” (Netflix)
Matthew Libatique, ASC, LPS – “Maestro” (Netflix)
Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC – “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Paramount Pictures / Apple Original Films)
Robbie Ryan, ISC – “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)
Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC – “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Award – Documentary

Jeff Hutchens – “Murder in Big Horn -Episode 1” (Showtime)
Curren Sheldon – “King Coal”
D. Smith – “Kokomo City” (Magnolia Pictures)

Spotlight Award

Eric Branco – “Story Ave.” (Kino Lorber)
Krum Rodriguez – “Citizen Saint”
Warwick Thornton – “The New Boy”

Author: Doug Jamieson

From musicals to horror and everything in between, Doug has an eclectic taste in films. Both a champion of independent cinema and a defender of more mainstream fare, he prefers to find an equal balance between two worlds often at odds with each other. A film critic by trade but a film fan at heart, Doug also writes for his own website The Jam Report, and Australia’s the AU review.