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The ASC Awards

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“Lion” Takes Top Prize at American Society of Cinematographers Awards;

“Game of Thrones,” “Mr. Robot” and “The Night Of” Win in TV Categories;
“House of Others” Claims Spotlight Award

Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS earned the coveted Theatrical Award for best cinematography in a motion picture for “Lion” at the 31st Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards for Outstanding Achievement. The ASC Spotlight Award was given to Gorka Gómez Andreu, AEC for “House of Others.” Winners in the TV categories included Fabian Wagner, BSC for “Game of Thrones,” Tod Campbell for “Mr. Robot” and Igor Martinovic for “The Night Of.” The ceremony took place tonight at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland.
The complete list of winners and nominees follows:
Theatrical Release Category (presented by Giovanni Ribisi)
Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, “Lion” – WINNER
James Laxton, “Moonlight”
Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC, “Silence”
Linus Sandgren, FSF, “La La Land”
Bradford Young, ASC, “Arrival”
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Spotlight Category (presented by Dakota Johnson)
Lol Crawley, BSC, “Childhood of a Leader”
Gorka Gómez Andreu, AEC, “House of Others” – WINNER
Ernesto Pardo, “Tempestad”
Juliette van Dormael, “Mon Ange” (“My Angel”)
Regular Series for Non-Commercial Television (presented by Darby Stanchfield)
John Conroy, “Penny Dreadful” (The Day Tennyson Died)
David Dunlap, “House of Cards” (Chapter 45)
Anette Haellmigk, “Game of Thrones” (Book of the Stranger)
Neville Kidd, “Outlander” (Prestonpans)
Fabian Wagner, BSC, “Game of Thrones” (Battle of the Bastards) – WINNER
Regular Series for Commercial Television (presented by Patrick J. Adams)

Tod Campbell, “Mr. Robot” (eps2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc) – WINNER
John Grillo, “Preacher” (Finish the Song)
Kevin McKnight, “Underground” (The Macon 7)
Christopher Norr, “Gotham” (Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze)
Richard Rutkowski, “Manhattan” (Jupiter)
Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot for Television (presented by Jason Schwartzman and John Schwartzman, ASC)

Balazs Bolygo, HSC, BSC, “Harley and the Davidsons” (Amazing Machine)
Paul Cameron, ASC, “Westworld” (The Original)
Jim Denault, ASC, “All The Way”
Alex Disenhof, “The Exorcist” (Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee)
Igor Martinovic, “The Night Of” (Subtle Beast) – WINNER

All recipients were first-time winners. Wagner was previously nominated for episodes of “Game of Thrones” in 2016 and 2015.

Special awards presented during the ceremony included:
The ASC Board of Governors Award was presented to Denzel Washington (“Fences,” “Glory,” “Training Day”) by Samuel L. Jackson for his significant and indelible contributions to cinema through his body of work. It is the only ASC Award not given to a cinematographer, and is reserved for filmmakers who have been champions for directors of photography and the visual art form.

The ASC Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Ed Lachman, ASC (“Carol,” “Far from Heaven,” “Mildred Pierce”) and presented by director and frequent collaborator Todd Haynes.

The ASC Career Achievement in Television Award was presented to Ron Garcia, ASC (“Murder in the Heartland,” “The Day Lincoln was Shot”) by Steven Poster, ASC.

Philippe Rousselot, ASC, AFC (“A River Runs Through It,” “Hope and Glory,” “Henry & June”) received the ASC International Award from actress Rachel Nichols.

Nancy Schreiber, ASC (“Your Friends and Neighbors,” “The Nines,” “The Comeback,” “The Family,” “Better Things”) was bestowed the ASC Presidents Award by James Chressanthis, ASC, GSC. This award is given not only for the recipient’s body of work, but dedication to the organization and its mission of advancing the art of cinematography through education.

The ASC Bud Stone Award of Distinction was given to Bruce Berke, longtime motion picture marketing and sales executive and ASC Awards show director, and Frank Kay, marketing director at J.L. Fisher and chairman of the ASC Awards Sponsorship Committee. This award is presented to an ASC Associate Member who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the society and/or has made a significant contribution to the motion picture industry.
For more information regarding the ASC Awards, visit the ASC website at www.theasc.com.
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About the American Society of Cinematographers
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking. Since its charter in 1919, the ASC has been committed to educating aspiring filmmakers and others about the art and craft of cinematography. For additional information about the ASC, visit www.theasc.com, or join American Cinematographer on Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

 

 

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