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Cinematography Pioneer Makes History at ICG Awards
16 Mar
Summary
- Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win an Oscar for best cinematography.
- She is also the first woman of color to achieve this prestigious award.
- The film 'Sinners' garnered an unprecedented 16 Oscar nominations.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first woman to win the Oscar for best cinematography. As a woman of Filipino and African American Creole descent, she is also the first woman of color to receive this esteemed award. Her win follows nominations for only three other women in the category's history.
Arkapaw's work on 'Sinners' also saw her become the first female cinematographer to shoot using IMAX 65mm and Ultra Panavision formats. Despite missing precursor awards, she triumphed on Oscar night. The film itself broke an all-time Oscar record with 16 nominations across numerous categories, including best picture and director.
