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ASC Announces 2026 Award Nominees for Cinematography

1/8/2026

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Summary

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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has revealed nominees for the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Feature film nominees are Autumn Durald Arkapaw for Sinners, Michael Bauman for One Battle After Another, Darius Khondji for Marty Supreme, Dan Laustsen for Frankenstein, and Adolpho Veloso for Train Dreams.
The ceremony will take place on March 8, 2026, at Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
The ceremony will be livestreamed for remote viewers.

History

Historical Context

The first Academy Awards ceremony took place on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, honoring films from 1927 to 1928. Hosted by Douglas Fairbanks, it recognized achievements in 12 categories, with Emil Jannings winning the first Best Actor award. This event marked the beginning of a prestigious tradition in filmmaking, influencing future awards and the industry's evolution.

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Story summary

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has revealed nominees for the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Feature film nominees are Autumn Durald Arkapaw for Sinners, Michael Bauman for One Battle After Another, Darius Khondji for Marty Supreme, Dan Laustsen for Frankenstein, and Adolpho Veloso for Train Dreams.
The ceremony will take place on March 8, 2026, at Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
The ceremony will be livestreamed for remote viewers.

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