ASC Awards 2025: ‘Maria’ Wins Best Film Prize, Here’s Complete List of Winners

The 39th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards honored the best in cinematography on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton, with Edward Lachman taking home the top prize for his work on Netflix’s Maria. The film, starring Angelina Jolie as opera icon Maria Callas, earned its first major accolade as Lachman was awarded the Theatrical Feature Film prize.

Winning the ASC’s top award is often a strong indicator of success at the Academy Awards, where Maria is also nominated for Best Cinematography—its only Oscar nod. Over the ASC’s 38-year history, the winner of this category has gone on to secure the Best Cinematography Oscar 18 times, most recently with Hoyte van Hoytema for Oppenheimer. At the upcoming Oscars, Lachman will compete against:

• Lol Crawley (The Brutalist)
• Greig Fraser (Dune: Part Two)
• Paul Guilhaume (Emilia Pérez)
• Jarin Blaschke (Nosferatu)

All five nominees were also in the running for the ASC Award, making the Oscar race even more exciting.

Television & Documentary Winners

Hosted by Ed Helms, the ASC Awards also recognized exceptional work in television and documentaries. Jomo Fray received the Spotlight Award for his cinematography in Amazon MGM Studios’ Nickel Boys, while Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw took home the Documentary Award for Gaucho Gaucho.

On the television side, the winners included:

• Best One-Hour Series (Episode): Sam McCurdy for the “Crimson Sky” episode of Shōgun
• Best Anthology Series: Robert Elswit for Netflix’s Ripley
• Best Half-Hour Series: Richard Rutkowski for Apple TV+’s Sugar, starring Colin Farrell

In the music video category, Pepe Avila del Pino won for his work on “313”, performed by Residente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, and Penélope Cruz.

Special Honors & Career Achievement Awards

The ASC also presented honorary awards to industry veterans and influential figures. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy received the 2025 Board of Governors Award, while Andrzej Bartkowiak, known for his collaborations with Sidney Lumet, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Other notable honorees included:

• Michael Goi
• Joan Churchill
• John Simmons
• Pete Romano

These awards recognize their lasting contributions to the field of cinematography.

The ASC Awards continue to highlight the artistry and technical brilliance of cinematographers, celebrating their invaluable role in visual storytelling.

Full List of 2025 ASC Award Winners:

Theatrical Feature Film

• Edward Lachman, “Maria” (Netflix)

Episode of a One-Hour Regular Series

• Sam McCurdy, “Shōgun” – Episode “Crimson Sky” (FX)

ASC Music Video Award

• Pepe Avila del Pino, “313” (Performed by Residente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Penelope Cruz)

Bud Stone Award for Distinction

• Suzanne Lezotte

Documentary Award

• Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, “Gaucho Gaucho” (Jolt)

Spotlight Award

• Jomo Fray, “Nickel Boys” (Amazon MGM Studios)

Episode of a Half-Hour Series

• Richard Rutkowski, “Sugar” – Episode “Starry-Eyed” (Apple TV+)

Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• Robert Elswit, “Ripley” – Episode “Lucio” (Netflix)