Amy Vincent Explained

Amy Vincent
Birth Date:1959
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other Names:Amelia Vincent
Occupation:Cinematographer

Amy Vincent (born 1959) is an American cinematographer who has been a member of the A.S.C. since 2002. She won the Excellence in Cinematography award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival for her work on Hustle and Flow.[1]

On March 3, 2024, Vincent will receive the President's Award from the American Society of Cinematographers.[2]

Life and career

Amy Vincent was born in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] She studied theater arts and film at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 1977 to 1983, and studied cinematography at the American Film Institute from 1990 to 1992. Her first job in the film industry was in the archive dept. of Warner Bros. Vincent was selected for an internship in the camera department of Warner Bros., and she later joined the International Cinematographer's Guild. She said in an interview with MovieMaker, “I came up in a very old school way - interning in the camera department, loading, assisting, and operating with people like John Lindley, Bob Richardson, Bill Pope. I didn’t even realize how much I learned from those guys until I finally got to shoot a film myself.”[4]

Awards

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West
2011Abduction
Footloose[6] Remake of 1984 film of the same name
Zookeeper
2010Quit
2007The Good Life
Mr. Brooks
2006Black Snake Moan
2005Bewitched
2004Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
I Heart Huckabees
Home of Phobiaaka Freshman Orientation
2001The Caveman's Valentineaka The Sign of the Killer
2000Kin
Freedom Songtelevision
Way Past Cool
1999Walking Across Egyptaka Leading with Her Heart
Jawbreaker
1998Some Girlaka Girl Talk / Men
Dr. Hugo
1997Eve's Bayou
1995The Party Favor
Tuesday Morning Ride
Animal Room
1994Death in Venice, CA
Two Over Easy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2005 Sundance Film Festival Archives Sundance Institute . https://web.archive.org/web/20110506035103/http://history.sundance.org/events/40 . dead . 2011-05-06 . 30 November 2021 . 6 May 2011.
  2. News: Williams . David E. . February 26, 2024 . Amy Vincent, ASC: Collaborative Connections: The Society honors the cinematographer with its Presidents Award this year for her dedication to the art form and generosity to the next generation. . February 26, 2024 . American Cinamatographer.
  3. Web site: AMY VINCENT ASC. 2020-04-13.
  4. Web site: Shooting Stars, Part II (The Women). Geffner. David. 1999-07-01. MovieMaker Magazine. en-US. 2020-04-14.
  5. Web site: Past Recipients . Wif.org . 2012-04-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110830035734/http://www.wif.org/past-recipients . 2011-08-30 .
  6. News: From River's Edge to Jet Li: Six AFI Alumni Showcase Their Cinematic Influences. Yamato. Jen. Movieline. Mail.com Media. May 27, 2011. June 8, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110819113135/http://www.movieline.com/2011/05/from-rivers-edge-to-jet-li-six-afi-alumni-showcase-their-reel-inspirations.php. August 19, 2011. dead.