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Cinematographer Makes History at Oscars
15 Mar
Summary
- First woman nominated for Best Cinematography at Academy Awards in 2018.
- Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman of color nominated for Best Cinematography.
- The film 'Sinners' received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, behind the lens for "Sinners," is poised to make Academy Awards history. She is the first woman of color nominated for Best Cinematography, potentially becoming the first woman to win the prestigious award. This nomination echoes the 2018 recognition of Rachel Morrison, the first woman nominated in the category, highlighting historical disparities.
The film "Sinners" achieved a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing previous records. Durald hopes her achievement inspires young girls and aspiring filmmakers, particularly women of color, to pursue careers in cinematography.
Durald previously collaborated with "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler on "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Their work on "Sinners" focused on creating impactful visuals within a confined setting, notably an extended scene in the Juke Joint that expanded to IMAX.
