2022 American Society of Cinematographers Awards

Last updated
37th ASC Awards
DateMarch 5, 2023
Site The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills
Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz

The 37th American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held and livestreamed worldwide on March 5, 2023, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to honor the best cinematographers of film and television in 2022. For her work on Elvis , Mandy Walker became the first woman to win for Theatrical Feature Film. [1] [2] [3]

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The nominees were announced on January 9, 2023. Actress Viola Davis received the Board of the Governors Award in honor of her "groundbreaking contributions to the cinematic space". [4] [5] [6]

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and in bold.

Film

Theatrical Feature Film Spotlight Award
Documentary Award

Television

Episode of a One-Hour Non-Commercial Television Series Episode of a One-Hour Commercial Television Series
Pilot, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Episode of a Half-Hour Television Series

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The following is a list of cinematographers who have won and been nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theatrical Releases, which is given annually by the American Society of Cinematographers.

Mandy Walker, ACS, ASC, is an Australian cinematographer. She is best known for the films Mulan, Hidden Figures and Elvis, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Fabian Wagner is a German cinematographer. His roles in the production of the television shows Sherlock and Game of Thrones have earned him two Creative Arts Emmy Award nominations. In 2017 and 2020 respectively, he won the American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for his work on the Game of Thrones episode "Battle of the Bastards" and for his work on season 3 of The Crown.

<i>The Old Man</i> (TV series) Thriller television series

The Old Man is an American drama thriller television series based on the 2017 novel The Old Man by Thomas Perry. It was developed by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine and premiered on FX on June 16, 2022. The first season consists of seven episodes. Following its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Erik Messerschmidt</span> American cinematographer

Erik Messerschmidt, ASC is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with director David Fincher on the films Mank and The Killer and Gone Girl, and on the Netflix series Mindhunter. He has also shot episodes of the TV series Fargo, Legion, and Raised by Wolves. His work has been nominated for an Emmy. In April 2021, he won the top ASC Award and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Mank.

<i>Empire of Light</i> 2022 American drama film by Sam Mendes

Empire of Light is a 2022 British romantic drama film directed, written, and co-produced by Sam Mendes. Set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, the film is about the power of human connection during turbulent times. It stars Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Monica Dolan, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Toby Jones, and Colin Firth.

<i>The Woman King</i> 2022 film by Gina Prince-Bythewood

The Woman King is a 2022 American historical action-adventure film about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. Set in the 1820s, the film stars Viola Davis as a general who trains the next generation of warriors to fight their enemies. It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens, based on a story she wrote with Maria Bello. The film also stars Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.

The American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture, Limited Series, or Pilot Made for Television is an annual award given by the American Society of Cinematographers to cinematographers working in the field of television film, limited series or television pilots. It has been awarded, in some capacity, since 1986. From 2009 to 2013, pilot episodes were moved in competition with regular series, but returned in 2014, where it has since remained.

The American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in an Episode of a One-Hour Television Series – Commercial is an annual award given by the American Society of Cinematographers to cinematographers working in commercial television. It was first awarded in 2016, when the awards separated it Regular Series award, splitting ad-sponsored television programs and non-sponsored, cable or streaming series into two categories. In 2020, the distinction of "One-Hour" was added, as half-hour programs were given their own categories.

The American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in an Episode of a One-Hour Television Series – Non-Commercial is an annual award given by the American Society of Cinematographers to cinematographers working in non-commercial television. It was first awarded in 2016, when the awards separated it Regular Series award, splitting ad-sponsored television programs and non-sponsored, cable or streaming series into two categories. In 2020, the distinction of "One-Hour" was added, as half-hour programs were given their own categories.

The American Society of Cinematographers Spotlight Award is an annual award given by the American Society of Cinematographers to cinematographers working in features and documentaries that are typically screened at film festivals, in limited theatrical release, or outside the United States. It was first awarded in 2014.

Ari Wegner, ACS, ASC, is an Australian cinematographer. Her work includes films such as Lady Macbeth (2016), True History of the Kelly Gang (2019), and Zola (2020). In 2021, she served as cinematographer on The Power of the Dog for which she received widespread critical acclaim including an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography, becoming only the second woman to do so in the award's 94-year history.

The 73rd American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards were presented on March 5, 2023, at the Royce Hall in Los Angeles, honoring the best editors in films and television of 2022. The nominees were announced on February 1, 2023.

The 2020–21 film awards season began in December 2020 with the 33rd European Film Awards and ended in April 2021 with the 93rd Academy Awards.

The 2021–22 film awards season began in November 2021 with the Gotham Independent Film Awards 2021 and ended in March 2022 with the 94th Academy Awards.

The 38th American Society of Cinematographers Awards was held and livestreamed worldwide on March 3, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to honor the best cinematographers of film, television and music in 2023. The nominees were announced via livestream on January 11, 2024.

References

  1. Pedersen, Erik (March 5, 2023). "ASC Awards: 'Elvis' Cinematographer Mandy Walker Takes Top Film Prize; 'The Old Man' Is Double TV Winner – Full List". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. Giardina, Carolyn (March 5, 2023). "Mandy Walker Becomes First Woman to Win American Society of Cinematographers Feature Competition". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. Tangcay, Jazz (March 5, 2023). "'Elvis' DP Mandy Walker Makes History as First Woman to Win Top Honors at American Society of Cinematographers Awards – Full Winners List". Variety . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  4. Tangcay, Jazz (January 9, 2023). "'The Batman', 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Elvis' Nominated by American Society of Cinematographers". Variety . Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  5. Tangcay, Jazz (December 12, 2022). "Viola Davis to Receive Honors at American Society of Cinematographers Awards – Film News in Brief". Variety . Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  6. Heuring, Dave (March 5, 2023). "From 'Elvis' to 'Russian Doll', ASC Awards Showcase Art and Tools of Cinematography". Variety . Retrieved March 5, 2023.