| 31st ASC Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 4, 2017 |
| Site | Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom |
| Highlights | |
| Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | Lion |
The 31st American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held on February 4, 2017, at the Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom, honoring the best cinematographers of film and television in 2016.[1]
The television nominees were announced on December 6, 2016, while the film nominees were announced on January 11, 2017.[2][3] The usual "Regular Series" category was separated into two categories this year—"Regular Series for Non-Commercial Television" and "Regular Series for Commercial Television".
Winners and nominees[edit]
Board of Directors Award[edit]
- Awarded to director and actor Denzel Washington.[4]
Film[edit]
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Release[edit]
- Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS – Lion
- James Laxton – Moonlight
- Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC – Silence
- Linus Sandgren, FSF – La La Land
- Bradford Young, ASC – Arrival
Spotlight Award[edit]
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.
- Gorka Gómez Andreu, AEC – House of Others
- Lol Crawley, BSC – The Childhood of a Leader
- Ernesto Pardo – Tempestad
- Juliette van Dormael – My Angel
Television[edit]
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for Non-Commercial Television[edit]
- Fabian Wagner, BSC – Game of Thrones (Episode: "Battle of the Bastards") (HBO)
- John Conroy – Penny Dreadful (Episode: "The Day Tennyson Died") (Showtime)
- David Dunlap – House of Cards (Episode: "Chapter 45") (Netflix)
- Anette Haellmigk – Game of Thrones (Episode: "Book of the Stranger") (HBO)
- Neville Kidd – Outlander (Episode: "Prestonpans") (Starz)
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series for Commercial Television[edit]
- Tod Campbell – Mr. Robot (Episode: "eps2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc") (USA)
- John Grillo – Preacher (Episode: "Finish the Song") (AMC)
- Kevin McKnight – Underground (Episode: "The Macon 7") (WGN)
- Christopher Norr – Gotham (Episode: "Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze") (Fox)
- Richard Rutkowski – Manhattan (Episode: "Jupiter") (WGN)
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Television Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot[edit]
- Igor Martinovic – The Night Of (Episode: "Subtle Beast") (HBO)
- Balazs Bolygo, HSC, BSC – Harley and the Davidsons (Episode: "Amazing Machine") (Discovery)
- Paul Cameron, ASC – Westworld (Episode: "The Original") (HBO)
- Jim Denault, ASC – All the Way (HBO)
- Alex Disenhof – The Exorcist (Episode: "Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee") (Fox)
Other awards[edit]
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Edward Lachman, ASC
- Career Achievement in Television: Ron García, ASC
- International Award: Philippe Rousselot, ASC, AFC
- Presidents Award: Nancy Schreiber, ASC
References[edit]
- ^ Robb, David; N'Duka, Amanda. "ASC Awards: 'Lion' Wins Cinematographers' Top Film Prize – Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
- ^ "American Society of Cinematographers Reveals Nominees in Television Categories". Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn. "'Arrival,' 'Lion' Among American Society of Cinematographers Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Denzel Washington to be Honored With ASC Board of Governors Award". Archived from the original on January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2017.