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06/16/2026

The ASC Vision Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for its September 2026 – August 2027 cycle, pairing working cinematographers with ASC Mentors to deepen their understanding of the craft and focus their career objectives. Mentees are selected by the ASC and receive a minimum of two meetings with their mentor over a one-year period, in person or via Zoom, email, or phone. Applicants must have at least seven years of postgraduate or professional cinematography experience and be 25 years of age or older; the program is open to local, out-of-state, and international applicants.

Applications are accepted June 5 – July 7, 2026. Submission specifics can be found at https://theasc.com/asc-vision/asc-vision-mentorship-program/

06/15/2026

Darran Tiernan, ISC and colorist Pankaj Bajpai join Shelly Johnson, ASC to discuss their work on Spider-Noir, the Depression-era Prime Video series finished simultaneously in two formats: "Authentic Black & White" and "True-Hue Full Color." The pair detail building three separate LUTs from Tri-X and Ilford film profiles, committing to older tungsten lighting, deep-stop photography and handheld camerawork, and re-creating film characteristics such as halation and silver-retention texture in the Baselight finish.

Filmed live at Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles 2026.

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06/14/2026

Mark Wolf, BSC built a claustrophobic, heightened island look for Lord of the Flies, the four-part Netflix and BBC adaptation of William Golding's novel, in conversation with Kramer Morgenthau, ASC. Central to the look is a day-for-night infrared technique that adapts Kodak Aerochrome to digital cameras to turn foliage red, with red-on-green contrast signaling danger.
Wolf shot handheld with DZO Pavo anamorphics, Atlas wide lenses, and Angénieux zooms, using the Sony Venice in Rialto mode on a Ronin to operate at the children's eye level on remote Malaysian islands.

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06/11/2026

Christina Alexandra Voros served as both cinematographer and director on all six episodes of the first season of The Madison, Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western series following a New York family who relocate to Montana's Madison River valley. In a Clubhouse Conversation with Dejan Georgevich, ASC, she discusses carrying over Yellowstone's visual language — long lenses, shallow focus, and wide environmental frames.

Voros also addresses her commitment to natural light amid the valley's shifting weather, her sparing use of grads and polarizers, and how her partnership with Sheridan guided her dual role.

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In a new episode of ASC's 'Clubhouse Conversations,' cinematographer Christina Alexander Voros talks shooting Taylor Sheridan's 'The Madison.'

06/09/2026

Cinematographer Brett Pawlak served as director of photography on four episodes of the satirical Marvel series Wonder Man, including the pilot, "Matinee," and discusses his work in conversation with Luc Montpellier, ASC, CSC. Pawlak details his preference for lighting the space itself, favoring steep, skipped and bounced light over hard sources, and captured a single-take sunset sequence practically using a pod rig driving setup rather than an LED wall.

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In a new episode of ASC's 'Clubhouse Conversations,' cinematographer Brett Pawlak breaks down his work on the Marvel series 'Wonder Man.'

06/06/2026

Adam Bricker, ASC discusses his work on the fifth and final season of Hacks in the latest Clubhouse Conversations, joined by interviewer Jon Joffin, ASC. Bricker, who served as director of photography across the series' entire run, developed a "vintage-contemporary" look for Deborah Vance's world and a palette of cooler, shadowed tones for Ava Daniels.
The conversation covers workflow innovations enabling near-variable-ND control across 4-5 cameras mid-take, the sparing use of bespoke lenses with a rainbow flare for emotional emphasis, and the experience of shooting the show's final scenes under tight conditions at the Louvre.

Watch now: https://theasc.com/video/clubhouse-conversations-hacks-season-5/

In this episode of ASC 'Clubhouse Conversations,' cinematographer Adam Bricker, ASC discusses his work on the fifth and final season of 'Hacks.'

06/05/2026

Cine Gear 2026 is here. Swipe through for the full lineup of American Cinematographer & ASC member events happening Friday and Saturday.

From book signings with Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Team Deakins, to panels on black-and-white storytelling, virtualized prep, and the real state of AI in filmmaking — plus presentations from Valentina Caniglia, ASC, M. David Mullen, ASC, and more.

Catch ASC legends in conversation, screenings, and hands-on sessions across the show floor and theaters. Stop by the ASC Booth #508 for book signings and to say hello.
Tap through to plan your days and we’ll see you there.

06/03/2026

James Laxton, ASC discusses his work as director of photography on all 10 episodes of Beef Season 2 in the latest Clubhouse Conversations, joined by interviewer Adam Bricker, ASC. The anthology series follows two California couples entangled in a blackmail dispute set against a Montecito country club, where Laxton built a palette accentuating spring, summer, autumn and winter within the characters' world.

In the conversation, Laxton also addresses his decision to abstain from operating himself for the first time on a long-form job, his use of frosted-glass cells and split framing to convey the connection or dissolution of relationships, and his approach to evolving the visual language of Season 1 while honoring its perspective-driven storytelling.

Watch now at: https://theasc.com/video/clubhouse-conversations-beef-season-2/

In this episode of ASC 'Clubhouse Conversations,' cinematographer James Laxton, ASC discusses his work on Season 2 of Netflix's 'Beef.'

06/02/2026

Cine Gear week is finally upon us!

We’re excited to welcome Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC and James Deakins of Team Deakins .deakins to the ASC Booth (508) at Cine Gear Expo 2026 for book signings of Reflections and Byways and a special Q&A session.

Join Roger and James at Booth 508 on Friday and Saturday from 1:00–3:00 p.m. to get your copy signed, and don’t miss Roger’s Q&A on Friday at 5:00 p.m. in Theater 1.

Stop by, say hello, and celebrate the art and craft of cinematography with one of the industry’s most influential creative teams.

05/30/2026

Frank Lamm shot three of the six episodes of Bait — including the pilot, "Blatant, Not Subtle" — emphasizing available natural illumination and bounce-driven lighting throughout. In the latest Clubhouse Conversations, he speaks with interviewer Suki Medenčević, ASC, ASBiH, SAS, about lensing the Riz Ahmed–created series on a tight schedule across authentic London locations with minimal builds.

Lamm also discusses portraying London through its Pakistani community rather than the city's muted, gray tropes, and executing a Bollywood-inspired dream sequence as tonal contrast to the family drama.

Read more at https://theasc.com/video/clubhouse-conversations-bait/