May 2023 Issue of American Cinematographer

The May 2023 issue presents coverage of Chevalier — as well as a pictorial recap of the 37th Annual ASC Awards, and profiles of Lifetime Achievement honoree Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC; International Award honoree Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC; Career Achievement in Television honoree Fred Murphy, ASC; and Presidents Award honoree Charlie Lieberman, ASC. Also featured is a tribute to AMPAS Gordon E. Sawyer Award recipient Iain A. Neil.

 

• In his monthly column, ASC President Stephen Lighthill reflects on a memorable and historic ASC Awards celebration.

 

• Jess Hall, ASC, BSC breaks down his strategy for photographing Stephen Williams’ 18th-century drama Chevalier, including why he sought out experimental lenses from Panavision.

 

• A photo spread commemorates the 37th Annual ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, which marked a return to a ballroom celebration — and a historic moment for the Society.

 

• ASC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC discusses how early success in still photography shaped his cinematography career.

 

• ASC International Award recipient Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC reflects on his close collaborations with directors and why “finding the rhythm” of each project is so important.

 

• ASC Career Achievement in Television Award recipient Fred Murphy, ASC recalls the path that led him from celebrated feature films to award-winning television.

 

• ASC Presidents Award recipient Charlie Lieberman, ASC illuminates his role as one of Society’s most dedicated and active members.

 

• Shot Craft: Optical designer and ASC associate member Iain A. Neil receives the Gordon E. Sawyer Award, the Academy’s highest technical honor.

 

• Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature a luncheon celebrating Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS and her historic ASC Award; Academy Award winner James Friend, ASC, BSC; an ASC Education & Outreach event for Loyola Marymount University; ASC panels at Cine Gear Expo NY; new Society members Patrick Capone and Mihai Malaimare Jr.; and the 5th Annual Kodak Film Awards.

 

• Wrap Shot: Amadeus, shot by Miroslav Ondricek, ASC, ACK.