2008 American Society of Cinematographers Awards

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23rd ASC Awards
DateFebruary 15, 2009 (2009-02-15)
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The 23rd American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held on February 15, 2009, honoring the best cinematographers of film and television in 2008. [1]

Contents

Winners and nominees

Film

Television

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Miniseries or Pilot

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References

  1. "The ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography". Archived from the original on 2011-08-02.