Nominees for the American Society of Cinematography

The 24th Annual American Society of Cinematography Awards were announced. Although it is a fairly small list, it narrowed down among many features released in 2009 to five films that stood out the most cinematically.

“It is a daunting challenge for our members to narrow a very competitive field down to five films that represent the most artful cinematography we have seen during the past year,” says ASC President Michael Goi. “We believe these very different films have set the contemporary standard for compelling visual storytelling.”

Here’s the list of the three nominees below, thanks to WeAreMovieGeeks.:

Cinematographer’s (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Award:

• The Hurt Locker - Barry Ackroyd, BSC
• Nine – Dion Beebe, ASC, ACS
• The White Ribbon - Christian Berger, AAC
• Avatar – Mauro Flore, ASC
• Inglourious Basterds - Robert Richardson, ASC

Also gaining an award is Caleb Deschanel, who’s cinematography works include The Right Stuff, The Patriot and The Passion of the Christ, for the American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award. The ASC Awards will take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on February 27th.