The winners of the 37th American Society of Cinematographers Awards for feature films and documentaries have been announced. Mandy Walker has taken home Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography – Theatrical Release for Elvis and Ben Bernhard and Riju Das won Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography – Documentary for All That Breathes. Walker is the first female cinematographer to win this award.
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen was this year’s recipient of the Spotlight Award for War Sailor, Charlie Lieberman was presented the President’s Award, and Stephen Goldblatt was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Oscar-winner Viola Davis was honoured with the Board of Governors Award, while Darius Khondji was bestowed the International Award.
Winners in bold below.
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Award – Theatrical Release
Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC – “Empire of Light” (Searchlight Pictures)
Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS – “The Batman” (Warner Bros.)
Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC – “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” (Netflix)
Claudio Miranda, ASC – “Top Gun: Maverick” (Paramount Pictures)
Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS – “Elvis” (Warner Bros.)
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Award – Documentary
Ben Bernhard and Riju Das – “All That Breathes” (HBO/HBO Max)
Adam Bricker – “Chef’s Table: Pizza – Franco Pepe” (Netflix)
Wolfgang Held, ASC – “This Stolen Country of Mine”
Spotlight Award
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen, DFF – “War Sailor” (DCM Film)
Kate McCullough, ISC – “The Quiet Girl” (Super)
Andrew Wheeler – “God’s Country” (IFC Films)