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ASC Announces 2020 Student Heritage Award Winners

Two attend the University of Southern California, the third studies at Chapman University. All were chosen for demonstrating exceptional cinematography skills in their submitted work.

In Memoriam: Gerald Feil, ASC

The New York native — known for helping to create “Direct Cinema” and shoot Lord of the Flies — died on February 9, 2021 at the age of 87.

Sofia Coppola to Receive Board of Governors Award from ASC

The writer-producer-director will be honored during the 35th Annual ASC Awards on April 18, which will be live streamed from the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood.

In Memoriam: Giuseppe Rotunno, ASC, AIC (1923-2021)

One of the masters of modern cinematography, the Italian director of photography died on February 7 at the age of 97, leaving behind a body of influential work that will continue to resonate.

In Memoriam: John C. Hora, ASC (1940-2021)

Best known for his fantastical collaborations with director Joe Dante — including The Howling, Gremlins, Explorers and Matinee — the cinematographer unexpectedly died on February 9, 2021.

Hiring an Inclusive Crew: It’s Our Responsibility

A call to action from John Simmons, ASC: “Who’s going to feel compelled to take responsibility to change things?”

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

Photographs by John Simmons, ASC On View

The cinematographer’s still photographs and other artwork are featured at the Getty Museum and Casa 0101.

ASC Insights

This new series of in-depth interviews with Society members provides the cinematographer’s perspective on today’s most pertinent topics.

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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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