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ASC Awards 2026: Bauman Triumphs, Del Toro Honored

3/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Michael Bauman, cinematographer, won the Theatrical Feature Film award at the 40th ASC Awards on March 8, 2026, for One Battle After Another.
Mátyás Erdély won the Spotlight Award for Orphan.
Mstyslav Chernov and Alex Babenko won the Documentary Award for 2000 Meters from Andriivka.
Guillermo del Toro received the ASC Board of Governors Award.
The ASC issued lifetime achievement awards for cinematographers, including Robert Yeoman and M. David Mullen.

History

Historical Context

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) held its 40th awards ceremony on March 8, 2026, celebrating achievements in cinematography. Established in 1990, the ASC Spotlight Award recognizes emerging talent, with Mátyás Erdély winning for *Orphan*. This event underscores the industry's evolution, honoring both innovative cinematographers like Michael Bauman and Mstyslav Chernov and established figures such as Robert Yeoman, reflecting a commitment to artistic legacy.

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Story summary

Michael Bauman, cinematographer, won the Theatrical Feature Film award at the 40th ASC Awards on March 8, 2026, for One Battle After Another.
Mátyás Erdély won the Spotlight Award for Orphan.
Mstyslav Chernov and Alex Babenko won the Documentary Award for 2000 Meters from Andriivka.
Guillermo del Toro received the ASC Board of Governors Award.
The ASC issued lifetime achievement awards for cinematographers, including Robert Yeoman and M. David Mullen.

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