Cinematographer group announces feature film nominees
The nominees in the feature film category of the 24th annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards announced Monday have a distinctly international flavor.
The lone American -- Robert Richardson for “Inglourious Basterds” -- is joined by Briton Barry Ackroyd, who is nominated for “The Hurt Locker”; Aussie Dion Beebe, for “Nine”; Mauro Fiore of Italy, for “Avatar”; and Austrian Christian Berger for “The White Ribbon,” the only black-and-white film in the group.
Last year’s winner, Anthony Dod Mantle for “Slumdog Millionaire,” went on to win the Academy Award.
The ASC was founded in 1919 by 15 charter members. There are about 300 active members today. The winner will be announced at a ceremony Feb. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.
