Emmanuel Lubezki wins second-straight ASC cinematography award for 'Birdman'

Posted by · 8:46 pm · February 15th, 2015

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has awarded “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” top honors for cinematography. Emmanuel Lubezki also won the award last year, making him the first back-to-back recipient to date.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest,' 'Imitation Game' remain strong with ASC nominations

Posted by · 7:18 am · January 7th, 2015

The American Society of Cinematographers has announced nominees for the best behind-the-camera craftsmanship of 2014.

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ICG honors contributors to cinematography including a familiar HitFix face

Posted by · 5:40 pm · September 27th, 2013

The International Cinematographers Guild recognized four individuals for their contributions to the cinematic arts at a luncheon today including someone very familiar to HitFix and In Contention readers.

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DPs indulge in some mutual appreciation

Posted by · 3:00 pm · January 9th, 2012

The American Society of Cinematographers announce their nominees tomorrow. Emmanuel Lubezki has swept the precursors for “The Tree of Life,” but it’s no sure thing that the Academy will follow suit — though a recent Variety feature makes it clear a lot of his peers are in his corner.

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