Robert Yeoman to Be Honored With American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will hold its 40th Annual Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala on March 8, 2026, honoring a distinguished slate of recipients.

Robert Yeoman, ASC will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his enduring impact and visionary contributions. M. David Mullen, ASC will be honored with the Career Achievement in Television Award, celebrating a legacy of excellence across the medium. Cynthia Pusheck, ASC will be presented with the Presidents Award for her outstanding leadership and service. Stephen Pizzello, editor-in-chief of American Cinematographer, will receive an Award of Distinction for editorial innovation and influence. Kodak will be recognized with the Curtis Clark Technology Award, spotlighting its creative excellence and cultural impact. The ASC Awards Gala will be held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and will be livestreamed globally, allowing cinema fans and industry professionals alike to join in the celebration of excellence in cinematography.

Renowned for his meticulous composition and distinctive use of color and symmetry, Yeoman has helped define the visual language of contemporary cinema. His breakthrough came with Gus Van Sant’s Drugstore Cowboy, which earned him an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography. Yeoman’s long-standing collaboration with director Wes Anderson began with Bottle Rocket and includes Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Moonrise Kingdom, The French Dispatch, Asteroid City, and The Grand Budapest Hotel, which earned the cinematographer an Oscar nomination, as well as BAFTA and ASC Award nods.

“Bob’s work is instantly recognizable — his frames are crafted with precision, warmth and a deep understanding of story,” said ASC President Mandy Walker. “He has elevated the art of cinematography through his enduring collaborations and distinctive visual style, inspiring generations of filmmakers.”

Some of Yeoman’s additional credits include Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat, Love & Mercy, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Ghostbusters (2016), and The Squid and the Whale.

Widely recognized for his cinematography on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Mullen earned five Emmy nominations and three wins for outstanding cinematography on the Amazon series, as well as five ASC Award nominations and two wins. His credits span a wide range of genres and include the series Étoile, Westworld, Get Shorty, Designated Survivor, Extant, Smash, Big Love, The Good Wife, United States of Tara, Hindsight, Mad Men and The Chicago Code.

Mullen’s early collaborations with the Polish brothers (Michael and Mark) earned him two Independent Spirit Award nominations for Best Cinematography, for Twin Falls Idaho and Northfork. His feature credits also include The Astronaut Farmer, Akeelah and the Bee, Jennifer’s Body, The Love Witch, Big Sur, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Stay Cool and Seven Days in Utopia.

A co-author of the third edition of Cinematography, a widely used guidebook on film production techniques, Mullen was also co-editor of the 11th edition of the American Cinematographer Manual.

Pusheck will receive the Presidents Award in recognition of her extraordinary dedication and service to the organization and the cinematography community. A trailblazer in industry leadership and advocacy, Pusheck became the first woman elected Vice President of the ASC. She is the co-founder and co-chair of the ASC Vision Committee, which works to advance inclusion and support underrepresented cinematographers across the industry.

Her television credits include Brothers and Sisters, Revenge, Good Girls Revolt, The Bold Type, Sacred Lies, Strange Angel, Beacon 23, Our Flag Means Death, and Ballard. Pusheck’s feature credits include Loving Annabelle and Three Days of Rain. In 2019, she was honored by Women in Media. In 2010, she was the recipient of the 2010 Kodak Vision Award at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards, recognizing her creative achievements and commitment to mentoring.

ASC Award of Distinction recipient Pizzello is editor-in-chief of American Cinematographer, where he has held leadership roles for more than three decades. During his tenure, he has shaped the magazine’s coverage of cinematographic craft, technology and artistry. Under his direction, the publication has earned multiple Eddie Awards for editorial excellence from Folio: and many Maggie Awards, as well as recognition from IMAGO for its contributions to the field. In 2017, the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) and Technicolor honored Pizzello with the William A. Fraker Award for “outstanding journalistic contributions to the art and craft of cinematography.”

Kodak will receive the Curtis Clark Technology Award in recognition of its seminal contributions to the motion picture industry. For more than a century, Kodak has supported filmmakers with innovations in imaging science and film-stock development, helping shape the visual language of cinema. Its commitment to high-quality film materials has also been essential to archival preservation, ensuring that generations of cinematic works remain accessible and intact for future audiences.

“We’re honored to celebrate these visionary artists and innovators whose work has shaped the language of cinema,” said ASC Awards Committee Chairperson Chuck Minsky. “Their contributions — across storytelling, technology, preservation and education — remind us of the enduring power of the moving image to inspire, connect and illuminate the human experience.”

For information regarding the 40th ASC Awards, visit theasc.com or call 323-969-4333.