Mandy Walker was chosen as the 48th president of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), becoming the first woman to ever occupy this esteemed role.
In 2023, the cinematographer made history by becoming the first woman to win an ASC Award for feature film cinematography with the movie ‘Elvis’. This film, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley, also earned her a nomination for the Oscar in the category of best achievement in cinematography.
In 2023, she made history by winning an ASC Award for feature film cinematography with ‘Elvis’, and this film also got her nominated for an Oscar for her work in cinematography.)
Walker expressed deep gratitude for being elected as the ASC president, especially since she is the first woman to hold this role. She feels incredibly humbled by the opportunity to represent a community that fosters an encouraging, diverse environment for cinematographers. Walker takes pride in our century-long tradition of advancing cinematography, and looks forward to shaping the future of our esteemed organization.”
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“Walker is honored to serve as ASC’s president, being the first woman to do so. She feels deeply humbled by the task of representing a society that has established an inspiring, inclusive platform for cinematographers. With pride in our century-long legacy of promoting the art and science of cinematography, she eagerly anticipates the future growth of this respected organization.
Beyond her Academy Award-nominated roles, Walker has also showcased her acting skills in various films such as Snow White, Mulan, The Mountain Between Us, Hidden Figures, Truth, Jane Got a Gun, Tracks, Shattered Glass, and Lantana, to name a few. She joined the ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) in 2011.
On Saturday, the ASC made an announcement, which included introducing their new vice presidents – Eric Steelberg, John Simmons, and Patrick Cady; treasurer Charles Minksy; secretary Dejan Georgevich; and sergeant-at-arms Charlie Lieberman. The presidency was handed over from Shelly Johnson with a heartfelt farewell.
I’m deeply committed to providing our members with ample room for growth, chances to teach and learn from each other, and encouragement from their fellow filmmakers as they strive for success in their careers,” I emphasize. “Our mission is to keep spearheading initiatives that highlight the significance of representation behind the scenes.
The ASC Board, chosen by the active members, consists of Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, M. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck, and Amy Vincent. The alternate board members are Chris Chomyn, Ernest Dickerson, Polly Morgan, and Wally Pfister.
The people on the ASC Board, who were selected by active members, include Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, M. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck, and Amy Vincent. The other people who can step in if needed are Chris Chomyn, Ernest Dickerson, Polly Morgan, and Wally Pfister.
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2025-05-25 03:24