Hoyte van Hoytema triumphed at the 38th annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards, claiming the top prize for his exceptional work on “Oppenheimer.” He faced stiff competition from other nominees including Edward Lachman (“El Conde”), Matthew Libatique (“Maestro”), Rodrigo Prieto (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), and Robbie Ryan (“Poor Things”).
The ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with Ed Helms as host, honored the best achievements in cinematography across various categories. Notably, all five contenders in the theatrical feature film category are also vying for the coveted Best Cinematography award at the Oscars. However, only 17 films in the ASC’s 38-year history have gone on to win the corresponding Oscar.
Spike Lee, a legendary filmmaker, received the prestigious Board of Governors Award presented by Matthew Libatique, Ernest Dickerson, and Ellen Kuras. During his acceptance speech, Lee acknowledged the crucial role cinematographers play in his success, and even announced his upcoming collaboration with Libatique on their new film “High and Low,” filming starting the following day.
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Here’s a breakdown of some key winners:
- Theatrical Feature Film: Hoyte van Hoytema (“Oppenheimer”)
- Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV: Ben Kutchins (“Boston Strangler”)
- Episode of a One-Hour Regular Series: Carl Herse (“Barry”)
- Episode of a Half-Hour Series: Carl Herse (“Barry”)
- Documentary Award: Jeff Hutchens (“Murder in Big Horn – Episode 1”)
- Music Video Award: Scott Cunningham (“Gorilla” by Little Simz)
