The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will present the 41st Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards on March 7, 2027, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Live streamed to a global audience, the ASC Awards spotlight the exceptional artistry and technical mastery of directors of photography whose work advances and elevates the craft of visual storytelling.
The Society will present awards in feature films, episodic, documentaries and music video categories. Below are dates for eligibility and submissions.
- Theatrical Feature Films must have a release date between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026. The deadline for theatrical feature film entries is Nov. 13, 2026.
- For all TV categories, a show must air or stream between Dec. 1, 2025 – Nov. 30, 2026. The deadline for television submissions is Nov. 13, 2026.
- Eligible Documentaries must be released or air between Dec. 1, 2025 – Nov. 30, 2026. The deadline for documentaries to be submitted is Nov. 13, 2026.
- To be eligible for the Music Video Award, the video must have a release date between Nov. 1, 2025 – Nov. 30, 2026. The deadline for music video entries is Nov. 13, 2026.
- The ASC will also bestow a Spotlight Award recognizing exceptional cinematography in independent films or limited releases. ASC members may submit one film that is not their own to be considered in this category.
A complete timeline for the 41st ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards and additional details can be found on theASC.com.
Key Dates:
- Submissions Open for All Categories – Sept. 14, 2026
- Theatrical Feature, TV, Documentary and Music Video Entries Due – Nov. 13, 2026
- TV Nominations Voting Opens – Nov. 20, 2026
- Theatrical Feature and Music Video Voting Opens – Dec. 7, 2026
- Theatrical Feature, TV and Music Video Nom Voting Closes (Noon PT) – Jan. 8, 2027
- Nominations Announced (all categories) – Jan. 12, 2027
- Final Voting Begins – Feb. 8, 2027
- Final Voting Ends – Mar. 2, 2027
- 41st ASC Awards / Winners announced (all categories) – Mar. 7, 2027
Honorary awards, including the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award, Career Achievement in Television and Board of Governors Award, among others will also be presented at the awards ceremony.
ASC was founded in 1919. There are 481 members today who have national roots in some 20 countries. There are also 328 associate members from ancillary segments of the industry.
For additional information about the ASC, visit www.theasc.com.
