Archive · 8 Aug 2025
ASC Awards Date Set: 2026 Ceremony Timeline Announced
The ASC, a group of people who work with cameras in movies and TV shows, is having its 40th birthday!
They give out awards to the best camera people.
They've set a date: March 8, 2026.
That's a week before the Oscars.
They will announce who's nominated on January 8.
Films, TV shows, documentaries, and music videos are all eligible.
People can submit their work starting September 15th.
The winners will be chosen, and the awards will be handed out to those who have done amazing work with cameras.
They also give awards to people for their whole career!
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the timeline for its 40th annual awards.
The awards ceremony will be held on March 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton.
Nominations across feature films, episodic TV, documentaries, and music videos will be announced on January 8.
Submissions for TV, documentaries, and music videos are due November 3; feature films by November 14.
The ASC Awards honor exceptional cinematography, with career honorees to be announced.
- Who
- The American Society of Cinematographers.
- What
- The timeline for the 40th ASC Awards.
- When
- Ceremony on March 8, 2026, nominations announced January 8.
- Where
- The Beverly Hilton.
- Why
- To recognize exceptional cinematography.
- Awards Ceremony Date
- March 8, 2026
- Location
- The Beverly Hilton
- Nominations Announcement
- January 8
- Award Category
- Feature Films, TV, Documentaries, Music Videos
- Submission Start
- September 15
- Feature Film Submission Due
- November 14