American Society of Cinematographers, USA
USA
Notes
- ASC was founded in 1919 for the main purposes of advancing the art and craft of cinematography and to provide a forum where cinematographers could share their experiences and ideas. Membership is international and by invitation based on the individual's body of narrative filmwork. There are currently 275 active members who trace their roots to some 20 countries. There are also 140 associate members in ancillary sectors of the motion picture industry that support the art and craft of filmmaking. (as of early 2005)
- The awards were inaugurated in 1987.
Awards
50th Anniversary Award
ASC Award
ASC Heritage Award
- The ASC Heritage award was inaugurated in 1999 and is dedicated annually to the memory of a different cinematographer. The purpose of the award is to inspire and encourage talented young filmmakers to believe in themselves and to pursue their dreams.
ASC Heritage Award - Honorable Mention
Award of Distinction
Board of the Governors Award
Curtis Clark Technical Achievement Award
Honorary Membership
International Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Owen Roizman Student Heritage Award
Pioneers Award
President's Award
Special Achievement Award
Spotlight Award
Television Career Achievement Award
Historical Timeline
1999
- This year the award is named for Karl Struss.
2000
- This year the award is named for Gregg Toland.
2001
- This year the award is named for Arthur C. Miller.
2002
- This year the award is named for 'Robert Surtees'.
2003
- This year the award is named for John F. Seitz.
2004
- This year the award is named for Conrad L. Hall.
2005
- This year the award is named for Charles B. Lang Jr. (Charles Lang).
2006
- This year the award is named for Jordan Cronenweth.
2007
- This year the award is named for John Alonzo (John A. Alonzo).
2008
- This year the award is named for László Kovács.
2009
- This year the award is named for Bud Stone.
2010
- This year the award is named for Richard Moore.