Ante Cheng

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Ante Cheng
Born
Taipei, Taiwan
Alma mater University of Southern California
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2013–present

Ante Cheng is a Taipei-born American cinematographer, based in Los Angeles. [1] [2] He is best known for his work on Ms. Purple , Blue Bayou and Pachinko . [3] [4]

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Career

Ante received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California. [5] He is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG). [6] He has frequently collaborated with director Justin Chon in Gook , Ms. Purple , Blue Bayou and Pachinko . In 2021, he was listed on Variety's "10 Cinematographers to Watch". [7]

Selected filmography

As Cinematographer

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2022Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Main Title Design Pachinko [8]
Nominated Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Blue Bayou [9]
2021Won Young Critics Circle Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual DesignDeath of Nintendo
2019Won Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Best Cinematography Ms. Purple [10]

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References

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