2016 American Society of Cinematographers Awards explained

Number:	31
Award:	ASC Awards
Award Link:	American Society of Cinematographers
Date:	February 4, 2017
Site:	Hollywood & Highland Ray Dolby Ballroom
Free Award Type:	Cinematography in Theatrical Releases
Free Award:	Lion
Last Link:	2015 American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Last:	2015
Next Link:	2017 American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Next:	2017

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

Board of Directors Award

Awarded to director and actor Denzel Washington.^[4]

Film

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Release

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

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

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

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

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: "") (Fox)
- Richard Rutkowski – Manhattan (Episode: "Jupiter") (WGN)

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

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

Lifetime Achievement Award: Edward Lachman, ASC
Career Achievement in Television: Ron García, ASC
International Award: Philippe Rousselot, ASC, AFC
Presidents Award: Nancy Schreiber, ASC

Notes and References

Web site: Robb. David. N'Duka. Amanda. ASC Awards: ‘Lion’ Wins Cinematographers’ Top Film Prize – Complete Winners List. Deadline Hollywood. February 5, 2017.
Web site: American Society of Cinematographers Reveals Nominees in Television Categories. January 4, 2017.
Web site: Giardina. Carolyn. 'Arrival,' 'Lion' Among American Society of Cinematographers Nominees. The Hollywood Reporter. January 11, 2017.
Web site: Denzel Washington to be Honored With ASC Board of Governors Award . January 4, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104235901/http://www.theasc.com/site/news/denzel-washington-to-be-honored-with-asc-board-of-governors-award/ . January 4, 2017 . dead .