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President’s Desk: Stronger, Fairer and More Inventive

“I am committed to addressing the twin challenges to our members posed by the industry shutdown and our membership’s lack of diversity.”

ASC Welcomes Luo Pan as a New Member

The Chinese cinematographer’s credits include the critically acclaimed feature I Am Not Madame Bovary.

2020 Emmy Noms for Best Cinematography Include 14 ASC Members

Expert cinematography is recognized in six camera categories. In the craft categories, the graphic-novel-based series Watchmen earned the most nominations (15; it was also the most-nominated with 26 in total).

ASC Clubhouse Conversations 2020 Video Collection

In this interview series, cinematographers share their inspirations and experiences while analyzing their work and offering an informative look at their creative process.

ASC Introduces Virtual Photo Gallery

Society offers a way for the public to view and enjoy members’ still photography exhibit despite Clubhouse closure.

ASC Future Practices Committee Established to Address Covid-19 Issues

Currently meeting to discuss Coronavirus impact, future working practice, and creative integrity as our industry manages the crisis.

American Cinematographer: 100 Years of Coverage

The ASC’s magazine of record celebrates its first century of documenting a collaborative art form’s tools, techniques and creativity

ASC Welcomes Cao Yu as a New Member

The Chinese cinematographer is known for his work with acclaimed director Lu Chuan, including Kekexili: Mountain Patrol, City of Life and Death and Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe.

Society, Leica Collaborate on M10-P “ASC 100 Edition”

ASC members and associates discuss their contributions to creating this limited-edition tribute to the Society's centennial. — NOW AVAILABLE FROM OUR STORE

Our First 100 Years

To honor its 100th anniversary, the ASC has published Our First 100 Years, a 154-page hardcover book featuring dozens of high-quality archival photos alongside the personal stories of 77 Society members. LIMITED SUPPLIES are now available for purchase directly via the ASC Store.

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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.

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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.

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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,”

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