ASC Awards 2026 Winners List

American Society of Cinematographers honors the best in film and TV cinematography

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) handed out its 40th annual ASC Awards on February 23, 2026, recognizing the year's best in cinematography across film, television, documentaries, and music videos. The winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Why it matters

The ASC Awards are a prestigious honor in the cinematography field, with the Theatrical Feature Film winner often going on to claim the Best Cinematography Oscar. This year's winners showcase the exceptional visual artistry across a variety of mediums and genres, reflecting the continued evolution and importance of cinematography in the entertainment industry.

The details

The ASC Awards featured seven categories, with the Theatrical Feature Film prize being the marquee award. The nominees in that category were Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Sinners), Michael Bauman (One Battle After Another), Darius Khondji (Marty Supreme), Dan Laustsen (Frankenstein), and Adolpho Veloso (Train Dreams). The same five cinematographers were also nominated for the Best Cinematography Oscar. Additionally, acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro received the ASC's Board of Governors Award, which honors collaborators who champion directors of photography and elevate the visual craft.

  • The ASC Awards ceremony took place on February 23, 2026.
  • The 2026 ASC Awards honored cinematography work from the year 2025.

The players

Autumn Durald Arkapaw

Cinematographer nominated for the Theatrical Feature Film award for her work on Sinners.

Michael Bauman

Cinematographer nominated for the Theatrical Feature Film award for his work on One Battle After Another, as well as the Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television award for Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Darius Khondji

Cinematographer nominated for the Theatrical Feature Film award for his work on Marty Supreme.

Dan Laustsen

Cinematographer nominated for the Theatrical Feature Film award for his work on Frankenstein.

Adolpho Veloso

Cinematographer nominated for the Theatrical Feature Film award for his work on Train Dreams.

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The takeaway

The 2026 ASC Awards celebrated the exceptional cinematography work across film, television, documentaries, and music videos in 2025, showcasing the continued importance and evolution of the visual craft in the entertainment industry. The Theatrical Feature Film winner often goes on to claim the Best Cinematography Oscar, making the ASC Awards a key precursor to the Academy Awards.