October 2025

Inside the November 2025 Issue of American Cinematographer

The November 2025 issue presents coverage of Ballad of a Small Player, One Battle After Another, Caught Stealing, Highest 2 Lowest, Tron: Ares and Truth & Treason, as well as looks at the launch of the ASC Todd-AO Lenses and incorporating Gaussian-splat technology into production workflow. Featured throughout are spotlights on on-set monitoring and virtual production. President’s Desk Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS considers the many ways cinematographers seek inspiration. Ballad of a Small Player — Capturing a Gambler's Chaotic Odyssey James Friend, ASC, BSC and director Edward Berger discuss creating two divergent looks to depict a high-stakes card player's strange journey in Macau. Cinematographer James Friend, ASC, BSC (kneeling) works...more

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American Cinematographer

October 2025

ASC Welcomes New Member Alicia Robbins

The cinematographer's credits include the series Grey’s Anatomy and Bridgerton, and the features Babysplitters and The Wedding Invitation....more

October 2025

2025 ASC Student Heritage Awards Celebrate Cinematography’s New Bright Lights

The event presented three young filmmakers with prizes in their respective categories, and recognized outstanding new work from 13 nominees....more

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October 2025

Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA to Receive Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival's 2025 Cinematography Icon Award

The cinematographer will also share his filmmaking insights in a number of the festival's Cinematography Focus events....more

October 2025

Schwartzman and Crawley Join October Master Class on Shooting Film

ASC members John Schwartzman and Lol Crawley will bring expert insight to this special session in Los Angeles....more

October 2025

Valentina Caniglia Welcomed as New ASC Member

The cinematographer's credits include the features Pomegranates and Myrrh, Isola, 3 Days Rising, Quail Hollow and Jesus Land....more