The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). Edward Lachman, ASC earned the 2025 theatrical feature film award for “Maria.” The 39th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards, was held at the Beverly Hilton, also recognized Jomo Fray for “Nickel Boys” in the Spotlight Award category, and Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for the documentary “Gaucho Gaucho.” Winners in the television categories included Robert Elswit, ASC for “Ripley,” Sam Mccurdy, ASC, BSC for “Shōgun”.
This is Lachman’s first win in an ASC theatrical or television category. He was previously nominated for “Far From Heaven” (2003), “Mildred Pierce,” (2011), “Carol” (2016), and “El Conde” (2024). Lachman was honored with the ASC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Below is the complete list of winners.
THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM (presented by Caleb Deschanel, ASC & Emily Deschanel)
Edward Lachman, ASC for “Maria” (Netflix)
SPOTLIGHT AWARD (presented by John Conroy, ASC and Dean Cundey, ASC)
Jomo Fray for “Nickel Boys” (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios)
DOCUMENTARY AWARD (presented by Buddy Squires, ASC)
Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for “Gaucho Gaucho” (Jolt)
This is the second ASC Award for Dweck and Kershaw who won in 2021 for “The Truffle Hunters.”
LIMITED / ANTHOLOGY SERIES/ MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TV(presented by Oliver Bokelberg, ASC, BVK & Kevin McKidd)
Robert Elswit, ASC for “Ripley” - Episode “Lucio” (Netflix)
EPISODE OF A ONE-HOUR REGULAR SERIES (presented by Patrick Cady, ASC & Titus Welliver)
Sam Mccurdy, ASC, BSC for “Shōgun” - Episode “Crimson Sky” (FX)
EPISODE OF A HALF HOUR SERIES (presented by Jennifer Arnold & Patti Lee, ASC)
Richard Rutkowski, ASC for “Sugar” - Episode “Starry-Eyed” (Apple TV+)
MUSIC VIDEO AWARD (Claudio Miranda, ASC & Sofia Isella)
*Pepe Avila del Pino, AMC for “313” (Performed by Residente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Penelope Cruz
Honorary awards at the ceremony included Kathleen Kennedy receiving the ASC Board of Governors Award (presented by Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS). Andrzej Bartkowiak, ASC was bestowed the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by Michael Douglas).
The Career Achievement in Television Award was given to Michael Goi, ASC, ISC (presented by Diane Baker and Randal Kleiser). John Simmons, ASC was awarded the Presidents Award (presented by Bradford Young, ASC), and Joan Churchill, ASC earned the Lifetime Documentary Award (presented by Buddy Squires, ASC). Pete Romano, ASC received the Curtis Clark Technology Award (presented by Cynthia Pusheck, ASC).
For more information regarding the ASC Awards, visit the ASC website at www.theasc.com.
