Celebrating 100 Years
The ASC’s Centennial memorializes a vital part of Hollywood history that began in 1919, when a small group of cinematographers founded the motion-picture industry’s first professional organization. Learn more about this rich legacy and the ASC members responsible for bringing it to life.
ASC Vision
The ASC believes cinematographers and their fellow filmmakers should reflect the diverse population of the world at large, irrespective of gender, race, religion, economic status or orientation, and is committed to encouraging and providing advancement for the underrepresented.
The American Society of Cinematographers was founded in Hollywood in 1919 with the dual purpose of advancing the art and science of cinematography and bringing cinematographers together to exchange ideas, discuss techniques and promote the motion picture as an art form—a mission that continues today. Learn more about us, and our membership.
ASC Master Class
ASC Members generate a variety of educational opportunities. Learn cinematography from the best in our five-day seminar taught in Los Angeles by some of the best cinematographers in the world.
ASC Photo Gallery
The ASC Photo Gallery launched in 2017 with the intention of showcasing other visual work of the some of the top cinematographers in the world. “We’re all visual artists who tell stories — that’s what cinematographers do,”
The ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography salute stellar work in theatrical features, television projects and student films, and also honor select cinematographers and other filmmakers for their career achievements.
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