‘Bridge of Spies,’ ‘Carol,’ ‘Mad Max’ among Society of Cinematographers nominees

The cinematographers of “Sicario,” “Carol,” “Bridge of Spies,” “The Revenant” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” were nominated Wednesday morning for the 30th American Society of Cinematographers Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

Roger Deakins, who won the ASC honor for 2012’s “Skyfall,” 1994’s “The Shawshank Redemption” and 2001’s “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” picked up his 14th ASC nomination for “Sicario.”

Emmanuel Lubezki, who won the last two years for “Birdman” and “Gravity” and was honored for 2011’s “The Tree of Life” and 2006’s “Children of Men,” received his sixth ASC nomination for “The Revenant.”

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John Seale, who won for 1996’s “The English Patient,” earned his fifth ASC nomination for “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

Janusz Kaminski received his sixth nomination for “Bridge of Spies,” and Ed Lachman earned his second nomination in the feature film category for “Carol.”

“Each of the nominated films represents a different genre and masterfully distinct visual styles,” ASC Award Chairman Daryn Okada said in the announcement Wednesday. “We look forward to celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of these nominees.”

The winner will be announced at a Feb. 14 gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.