By Gina Yarbrough
Los Angeles, CA–The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) hosted its 38th annual ASC Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in cinematography in television and films Sunday in Beverly Hills.
The star-studded ceremony, hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, saw “Oppenheimer” cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC, clinching the coveted Feature Film Award for his work in the Christopher Nolan film, “Oppenheimer.”
This marks van Hoytema’s first ASC Award, adding to his impressive list of achievements. He was previously nominated for his work on “Dunkirk” (2018) and “Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy” (2012).
The ASC also recognized Warwick Thornton for “The New Boy” in the Spotlight Award category, and Curren Sheldon for the documentary “King Coal.”
In the television categories, the winners included M. David Mullen, ASC, for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Ben Kutchins, ASC, for “Boston Strangler,” and Carl Herse for “Barry.” Jon Joffin, ASC, made history by winning the first ASC Award in the inaugural music video category for Jon Bryant’s “At Home.”
The complete list of winners:
Theatrical Feature Film (presented by Lawrence Sher, ASC)
Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC for Oppenheimer (Universal Pictures)
Spotlight Award (presented by Rodney Taylor, ASC)
Warwick Thornton for The New Boy
Episode of a One-Hour Television Series (presented by Karen Pittman)
M. David Mullen, ASC for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, “Four Minutes” (Prime Video)
Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (presented by Titus Welliver)
Ben Kutchins, ASC for Boston Strangler (Hulu)
Episode of a Half-Hour Television Series (presented by Dallas Liu and Ian Ousley)
Carl Herse for Barry, “Tricky Legacies” (Max)
Documentary Award (presented by Alma Har’el)
Curren Sheldon for King Coal
Music Video Award (presented by Mark Pellington)
Jon Joffin, ASC for At Home (Performed by Jon Bryant)
Joffin has previously earned ASC Awards for “Titans” (2022), “Motherland: Fort Salem” (2020), and “Beyond” (2019).
Last year’s ASC feature film winner was Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS for “Elvis.”
Honorary awards at the ceremony included Spike Lee receiving the ASC Board of Governors Award (presented by Matthew Libatique, ASC, Ellen Kuras, ASC; and Ernest Dickerson, ASC) and Don Burgess, ASC was honored with the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by Robert Zemeckis). Steve Fierberg, ASC was honored with the ASC Career Achievement in Television Award (presented by Sarah Treem).
Amy Vincent, ASC received the President’s Award (presented by Beverly Wood). The Bud Stone Award was presented by ASC President Shelly Johnson to Sony’s Dan Perry.
