Evening of Excellence: 2019 Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards

Evening of Excellence: 2019 Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards

Honoring an array of innovators and expertise, with the night’s top award presented to the Society’s resident technology authority, Curtis Clark, ASC.
 The ASC Welcomes Zhao Xiaoding as a New Active Member

The ASC Welcomes Zhao Xiaoding as a New Active Member

The Beijing native was nominated for a Best Cinematography Academy Award for his work on House of Flying Daggers. 
 Cinematography’s Biggest Night: 33rd Annual ASC Awards

Cinematography’s Biggest Night: 33rd Annual ASC Awards

Cold War, The Crown, Beyond, Patrick Melrose and Namme took top honors in this year’s ceremony recognizing excellence in motion-picture imaging.
 A Happy 100th Birthday Party Held at the ASC Clubhouse

A Happy 100th Birthday Party Held at the ASC Clubhouse

With an impressive assembly of members and associates in the house for a centennial celebration, reflection and gratitude became key themes during an auspicious evening.
 ASC Unveils List of 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

ASC Unveils List of 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

Throughout 2019, the Society will honor the best-photographed films of the 20th century, as voted on by ASC members. 
 Introducing the Leica M10-P “ASC 100 Edition”

Introducing the Leica M10-P “ASC 100 Edition”

The renown camera company honors the ASC’s centennial with a new model designed for use by cinematographers.
 The ASC’s Centennial Salute — Since January 8, 1919

The ASC’s Centennial Salute — Since January 8, 1919

Each month this year, American Cinematographer will shine a light on a different facet of the Society’s past and present to chronicle 100 years of Loyalty, Progress and Artistry.
 The ASC Welcomes Jess Hall as a New Active Member

The ASC Welcomes Jess Hall as a New Active Member

The cinematographer’s credits include Hot Fuzz, Transcendence and Ghost in the Shell.
 Members Support Sun Cinematography Award

Members Support Sun Cinematography Award

Cinematography students Becky Baihui Chen and Shelby Adair received the 2019 Sun Cinematography Award, which has a history of ASC involvement behind the scenes.
 ASC Hosts Loyola Marymount Students for Education Panel

ASC Hosts Loyola Marymount Students for Education Panel

Panelists discuss why outreach events such as this are critical to the ASC’s mission and advancing the profession of cinematography. 

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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.

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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.

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