2021 American Society of Cinematographers Awards

Last updated
36th ASC Awards
DateMarch 20, 2022
SiteASC Clubhouse, Hollywood
Hosted by Debbie Allen

The 36th American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held and livestreamed worldwide on March 20, 2022, at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, to honor the best cinematographers of film and television in 2021. [1] The nominees were announced on January 25, 2022. [2] [3] [4]

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Ellen Kuras became the first woman to be honored with the ASC's "Lifetime Achievement Award" while Peter Levy received the "Career Achievement in Television Award", John Lindley received the "President's Award", and Dan Sasaki received the inaugural "Curtis Clark Technical Achievement Award", which is sponsored by Unreal Engine and given to "an individual who has made significant technological contributions to the art and craft of cinematography". [1] [5] [6]

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and in bold. [1]

Film

Theatrical Feature Film Spotlight Award
Documentary Award
  • Jessica Beshir – Faya Dayi
    • Isabel Bethencourt and Parker Hill – Cusp
    • Daniel Schönauer and Jan Haft – The Hidden Life of Trees

Television

Episode of a One-Hour Non-Commercial Television Series Episode of a One-Hour Commercial Television Series
Motion Picture, Limited Series, or Pilot Made for Television Episode of a Half-Hour Television Series
  • Michael Berlucchi and Marc Carter – Mythic Quest (Episode: "Backstory!") (Apple TV+)
    • Marshall Adams, ASC – Servant (Episode: "2:00") (Apple TV+)
    • Adam Bricker – Hacks (Episode: "There Is No Line") (HBO Max)
    • Paula Huidobro – Physical (Episode: "Let's Get Together") (Apple TV+)
    • Jaime Reynoso, AMC – The Kominsky Method (Episode: "And It's Getting More and More Absurd") (Netflix)

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References

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