At the 39th annual ASC Awards held on February 23 at The Beverly Hilton, cinematographer Edward Lachman won the Feature Film prize for his work on "Maria." Lachman’s unexpected victory surpassed favorites like "Dune: Part Two" and "The Brutalist," marking his first win after five previous nominations at the ASC Awards. His collaboration with director Pablo Larraín on "Maria" tells the story of Maria Callas’ final days as an opera singer and serves as the conclusion to Larraín’s "Important Women" Trilogy.
Lachman utilized Kodak film in various formats, including 35mm, 16mm, and Super 8, to capture the essence of the story that spans decades and locations. This win comes as a significant recognition of Lachman’s contribution to the industry.
In the TV categories, notable winners include Robert Elswit for "Ripley," Richard Rutkowski for "Sugar," and Sam McMurdy for "Shōgun." Additionally, "Gaucho Gaucho" and "313" were recognized in the documentary and music video categories.
Moreover, the Spotlight Award was presented to Jomo Fray for "Nickel Boys," a historical drama that resonates deeply with its audience. The innovative approach to filmmaking in "Nickel Boys" involved unlearning traditional practices to create a hyper-subjective and immersive experience for viewers.
Other deserving recipients of ASC honors include Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, cinematographer Andrzej Bartkowiak, and Michael Goi, among others. The ASC Awards highlighted excellence in cinematography across various categories, showcasing outstanding talent and creativity in the industry.
For a full list of winners, see below:
Theatrical Feature Film
- Jarin Blaschke for "Nosferatu"
- Alice Brooks, ASC for "Wicked"
- Lol Crawley, BSC for "The Brutalist"
- Stéphane Fontaine, AFC for "Conclave"
- Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS for "Dune: Part Two"
- Edward Lachman, ASC for "Maria" (WINNER)
- Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA for "A Complete Unknown"
Episode of a Half-Hour Series
- Adam Bricker, ASC for "Hacks" – "Just for Laughs"
- Carl Herse for "The Franchise"– "Sc 31A: Tecto Meets Eye"
- Richard Rutkowski, ASC for "Sugar" – "Starry-Eyed" (WINNER)
- Seamus Tierney for "Emily in Paris" – "Masquerade"
- Kyle Wullschleger for "Only Murders in the Building"– "Once Upon a Time in the West"
Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Adam Arkapaw, ACS for "Masters of the Air" – "Part Three"
- Michael Berlucchi for "Interior Chinatown" – "Generic Asian Man"
- Robert Elswit, ASC for "Ripley" – "Lucio" (WINNER)
- Jonathan Freeman, ASC for "The Penguin" – "Homecoming"
- Emmanuel Lubezki, ASC, AMC & Bruno Delbonnel, AFC, ASC for "Disclaimer" – "Episode I"
- Zoë White, ACS for "Hold Your Breath"
Episode of a One-Hour Regular Series
- Adriano Goldman, ASC, ABC, BSC for "The Crown" – "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
- Catherine Goldschmidt, BSC for "House of the Dragon" – "The Queen Who Ever Was"
- Baz Irvine, BSC, ISC for "Silo" – "The Engineer"
- Alejandro Martinez, AMC for "House of Dragon" – "Rhaenyra the Cruel"
- Sam Mccurdy, ASC, BSC for "Shōgun" – "Crimson Sky" (WINNER)
- Christopher Ross, BSC for "Shōgun" – "Anjin"
Spotlight Award
- Michal Dymek for "The Girl with the Needle"
- Jomo Fray for "Nickel Boys" (WINNER)
- Klaus Kneist and Renata Mwende for "Nawi"
Documentary Award
- Michael Crommett for "Photographer: Dan Winters Life is Once. Forever."
- Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for "Gaucho Gaucho" (WINNER)
- Andrey Stefanov for "Porcelain War"
ASC Music Video Award
- Pepe Avila del Pino, AMC for "313" (Performed by Residente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Penelope Cruz)
- Scott Cunningham, ASC for "Rebound" (Performed by Jennifer Lopez)
- Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC for "Fortnight" (Performed by Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone)
