2017 American Society of Cinematographers Awards explained

Number:	32
Award:	ASC Awards
Award Link:	American Society of Cinematographers
Date:	February 17, 2018
Site:	Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom
Free Award Type:	Cinematography in Theatrical Releases
Free Award:	Blade Runner 2049
Last Link:	2016 American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Last:	2016
Next Link:	2018 American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Next:	2018

The 32nd American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held on February 17, 2018, at the Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom, honoring the best cinematographers of film and television in 2017.^{[1] [2]}

The nominees for film and television were announced on January 9, 2018.^[3]

Winners and nominees

board of directors Award

• Awarded to director and actress Angelina Jolie.^[4]

Film

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Release

• Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC – Blade Runner 2049
  • Bruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFC – Darkest Hour
  • Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC – Dunkirk
  • Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF – The Shape of Water
  • Rachel Morrison, ASC – Mudbound

Spotlight Award

The Spotlight Award recognizes outstanding cinematography in features and documentaries that are typically screened at film festivals, in limited theatrical release, or outside the United States.

• Mart Taniel – November
  • Máté Herbai, HSC – On Body and Soul
  • Mikhail Krichman, RGC – Loveless

Television

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for Non-Commercial Television

• Adriano Goldman, ASC, ABC – The Crown (Episode: "Smoke and Mirrors") (Netflix)
  • Gonzalo Amat – The Man in the High Castle (Episode: "Land O’ Smiles") (Amazon)
  • Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC – Game of Thrones (Episode: "The Spoils of War") (HBO)
  • Gregory Middleton, ASC, CSC – Game of Thrones (Episode: "Dragonstone") (HBO)
  • Alasdair Walker – Outlander (Episode: "The Battle Joined") (Starz)

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for Commercial Television

• Boris Mojsovski, CSC – 12 Monkeys (Episode: "Thief") (Syfy)
  • Dana Gonzales, ASC, ABC – Legion (Episode: "Chapter 1") (FX)
  • David Greene, ASC, CSC – 12 Monkeys (Episode: "Mother") (Syfy)
  • Kurt Jones – The Originals (Episode: "Bag of Cobras") (The CW)
  • Crescenzo Notarile, ASC – Gotham (Episode: "The Executioner") (Fox)

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Television Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot

• Mathias Herndl, AAC – Genius (Episode: "Chapter 1") (National Geographic)
  • Pepe Avila del Pino – The Deuce (Episode: "Pilot") (HBO)
  • Serge Desrosiers, CSC – Sometimes the Good Kill (Lifetime)
  • Shelly Johnson, ASC – Training Day (Episode: "Apocalypse Now") (CBS)
  • Christopher Probst, ASC – Mindhunter (Episode: "Episode 1") (Netflix)

Other awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Russell Carpenter, ASC
• Career Achievement in Television: Alan Caso, ASC
• International Award: Russell Boyd, ASC, ACS
• Presidents Award: Stephen Lighthill, ASC

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hipes. Patrick. Cinematographers’ ASC Awards Focuses on 2018 Date. Deadline Hollywood. January 9, 2018.
2. Web site: 32nd Annual ASC Awards – February 17. 2018. American Society of Cinematographers. February 17, 2018. August 12, 2018.
3. Web site: Tapley. Kristopher. ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Mudbound,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Land ASC Cinematography Nominations. Variety. January 9, 2018.
4. Web site: ASC to Honor Angelina Jolie with Board of Governors Award. February 17, 2018.