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- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (23 May 2022). "American Society of Cinematographers Re-elects Stephen Lighthill As President". Deadline . Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ "AFI Cinematography Head Stephen Lighthill Re-Elected President of ASC For Third Consecutive Year". American Film Institute . 25 May 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.