Top Camera Operators Honored at Society Awards

Wins for 'One Battle After Another' and 'The Studio' highlight technical achievements in film and TV

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, recognizing outstanding work by camera operators in film and television production. The top honors went to Colin Anderson, SOC for the feature film 'One Battle After Another' and Mark Goellnicht, SOC, ACO for the television episode 'The Oner' from 'The Studio'.

Why it matters

The SOC awards shine a spotlight on the crucial role camera operators play in bringing the director's vision to life on screen. Their technical skills and creative contributions are essential to the filmmaking process, yet often go unheralded compared to the actors and directors. These awards help celebrate the unsung heroes behind the camera.

The details

The SOC awards were presented at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta, with camera operators and industry professionals gathering to celebrate the honorees. In addition to the top feature film and television awards, the SOC also recognized achievements in areas like steadicam operating, mobile camera work, and student filmmaking.

  • The SOC awards ceremony took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Colin Anderson, SOC

The winner of the top feature film award for his work on 'One Battle After Another'.

Mark Goellnicht, SOC, ACO

The winner of the top television award for his work on the 'The Oner' episode of 'The Studio'.

Mathew Moriarty

The President of the Society of Camera Operators.

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What they’re saying

“Camera operators are the connective tissue between vision and audience.”

— Mathew Moriarty, President, Society of Camera Operators (IMDb)

The takeaway

The SOC awards recognize the essential yet often overlooked contributions of camera operators, whose technical mastery and creative vision help bring filmmakers' stories to life on the big and small screens.