2018 American Society of Cinematographers Awards

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33rd ASC Awards
DateFebruary 9, 2019
Site Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom
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Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Cold War

The 33rd American Society of Cinematographers Awards was held on February 9, 2019, at the Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom, honoring the best cinematographers of film and television in 2018.

Contents

The nominees for film and television were announced on January 7, 2019. [1]

Winners and nominees

Board of Directors Award

Film

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Release

Spotlight Award

The Spotlight Award recognizes outstanding cinematography in features and documentaries that are typically screened at film festivals, in limited theatrical release, or outside the United States.

  • Giorgi Shvelidze – Namme
    • Joshua James Richards – The Rider
    • Frank van den Eeden, NSC, SBC – Girl

Television

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for Non-Commercial Television

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for Commercial Television

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Television Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot

Other awards

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References

  1. Hipes, Patrick. "'Roma,' 'Cold War' Among American Society of Cinematographers Awards Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 17, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. "ASC to Honor Jeff Bridges with Board of Governors Award" . Retrieved January 17, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)