American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Sets Date for 40th Annual Awards, Announces 2025-26 Timeline
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will celebrate the 40th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards on March 8, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
The ASC Awards recognize the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship of directors of photography who elevate the language of visual storytelling. The Society will present awards in feature films, episodic, documentaries and music video categories and streamed live to a global audience.
Last year, the ASC nominated seven films in the Feature Film category where Ed Lachman won for Maria. While Oscar-nominated for his work on the Pablo Larraín-directed and Angelina Jolie-starring film of the life of Maria Callas, the Academy Award went to Lol Crawley for The Brutalist.
Honorary awards, including the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award, Career Achievement in Television and Board of Governors Award, among others will also be presented at the awards ceremony.
ASC was founded in 1919. There are 471 members today who have national roots in some 20 countries. There are also 316 associate members from ancillary segments of the industry.
DATES OF ELIGIBILITY
Music Videos: November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025
Documentaries & Television: December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025
Theatrical Feature Films and Spotlight Award: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
TIMELINE
September 15, 2025 – All Submissions Open
November 3, 2025 – Submissions Due for Television, Documentary and Music Video
November 14, 2025 – Submissions Due for Theatrical Feature Films
November 21, 2025 – Nomination Voting Opens for Television and Music Video
December 8, 2025 – Nomination Voting Opens for Theatrical Feature Film
January 7, 2026 (NOON PT) – Voting Closes for Theatrical Feature Film, TV, and Music Video
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – All Nominations Announced
Monday, January 12, 2026 – Final Voting Opens for All Categories
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – Final Voting Ends for All Categories
Sunday, March 8, 2026 – 40th Annual ASC Awards
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