2024 ASC Student Heritage Awards Announced
The ceremony held at the Clubhouse in Hollywood honored three winners for their outstanding cinematography.
Event photos by Danyael M. Alcaraz
On Sunday, Oct. 13, the ASC Student Heritage Awards were announced and presented at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, with three young cinematographers recognized for their outstanding camerawork. The Awards — sponsored by Sony — also celebrate the lasting memory of three legendary ASC members whose work has inspired many.
The ceremony was presided over by ASC President Shelly Johnson, who made opening remarks to the assembled crowd, and Student Awards Committee Co-Chair Craig Kief, ASC. The presenters were Society members Patrick Cady, Michael Goi and Ellen Kuras.
And the winners are:
Haskell Wexler ASC Student Documentary Award
Meg Weck for Danceable
University of Southern California
This award category is enduringly dedicated to Haskell Wexler, ASC, a luminary in cinematography. Wexler won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 1966 and Bound for Glory in 1976. He also earned additional nominations for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (shared with Bill Butler, ASC), Matewan, and Blaze. Wexler wrote, directed, and shot Medium Cool, a seminal film celebrated for its pioneering cinéma vérité style and widely studied by film students around the globe. His career began with documentary filmmaking, and he remained a passionate advocate for the genre throughout his life. Wexler was honored with the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992.
George Spiro Dibie ASC Student Undergraduate Award
Isabelle Leonard for Amos' Bride
University of Southern California
This award celebrates George Spiro Dibie, ASC, whose innovative cinematography earned him five Emmy Awards and seven additional nominations for multi-camera, episodic television series. Dibie’s remarkable work on series such as Mr. Belvedere (1985), Growing Pains (1987 and 1991), Just the Ten of Us (1990), and Sister, Sister (1995) distinguished him as a pioneering force in television cinematography. His creative contributions were further recognized with nominations for Night Court (1986 and 1988), Growing Pains (1992), Dudley (1993), and Sister, Sister (1996, 1997 and 1998). Beyond his groundbreaking work behind the camera, Dibie was a dedicated union leader and a passionate educator, advocating for the advancement of the cinematography profession and mentoring the next generation of talent.
John Bailey ASC Student Graduate Award
Joewi Verhoeven for Taha
American Film Institute
This award honors the distinguished John Bailey, ASC, whose career spanned over 35 years and boasts a diverse and impactful list of credits. Bailey's filmography includes iconic titles such as American Gigolo, Ordinary People, The Big Chill, As Good as It Gets and In the Line of Fire. His exceptional contributions to cinematography have earned him widespread acclaim and deep respect within the filmmaking community. In addition to serving on the ASC Board of Governors for many years, Bailey was president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 2017 to 2019. He was awarded the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, further acknowledging his remarkable influence and dedication to the art of cinematography.
AC will soon publish detailed production reports on each of the winning projects.
You’ll find a complete list of all of this year’s nominees here.
