Mandy Walker elected the first woman president of the ASC

Mandy Walker was elected 48th president of the American Society of Cinematographs (ASC), making her first wife to occupy the prestigious position.

The director of photography notably made history with Elvis In 2023, when she became the company’s first woman to receive an ASC prize for the feature film cinematography. The film led by Austin Butler by Baz Luhrmann on the King of Rock and Roll also earned Walker an Oscar nomination for the best success in cinematography.

“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. ”

Aside from his nominated work in the Oscars, Walker has lent his talents to features, in particular Snow White, Mulan, the mountain between us, hidden figures, the truth, Jane had a pistol, traces, broken glass, And Lantanaamong others. She has been a member of the ASC since 2011.

The ASC announced the news on Saturday, while revealing the new vice-presidents Eric Steelberg, John Simmons and Patrick Cady; The treasurer Charles Minksy; Secretary Dejan Georgevich; And the sergeant of arms Charlie Lieberman. Walker succeeds Shelly Johnson, who goes along the presidency with “a warm heart”.

“I intend to make sure that our members have space to grow, the opportunities to educate and learn from each other, and the support of their filmmakers to cut the best possible career,” she added. “We will continue to make efforts to raise awareness of the importance of representation behind the camera.”

The members of the ASC board of directors, elected by active members, include Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, Mr. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck and Amon Vincent. The alternative members of the board of directors include Chris Chomyn, Ernest Dickerson, Polly Morgan and Wally Pfister