The American Society of Cinematographers elected Australian filmmaker Mandy Walker as president, making her the first woman to occupy the role, the organization announced on Saturday.
“It is a great honor to be the president of the ASC, and an even more important privilege of being the first woman to occupy the position,” said Walker. “I am so humiliated to assume the responsibility of representing a company that has carved out an inspiring and inclusive space to meet and support other filmmakers. I am proud of our centenary heritage to advance the art and science of cinematography, and I am delighted with the future of our organization. ”
“I intend to make sure that our members have the space to grow, the opportunities to educate and learn from each other, and the support of their filmmakers to cut the best possible career,” added Walker. “We will continue to make efforts to raise awareness of the importance of representation behind the camera.”
Walker is known for his work on “Snow White” (2025), “The Mountain Between Us” (2017), “Truth” (2015), “Jane Got a Gun” (2015), “Tracks” (2013), “Red Riting Hood” (2011), “Australia” (2008) and “Shattered Glass” (2003), “Lantana” (2001) Well “(1997), and” Lantana “(2001). She also worked on the Chanel N ° 5 campaign of Baz Luhrmann who featured Nicole Kidman and Gisele Bündchen.
The other members of the ASC management include Eric Steelberg, John Simmons, Patrick Cady, Charles Minsky, Dejan Georgevich and Charlie Lieberman. The members of the board of directors include Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Patrick Cady
Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, Charles Minsky, Mr. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck
John Simmons, Eric Steelberg, Amy Vincent and Mandy Walker.
