'SINNERS' CINEMATOGRAPHER MAKES HISTORY

'SINNERS' CINEMATOGRAPHER MAKES HISTORY

From left, Ryan Coogler, winner of the award for writing (original screenplay); Michael B. Jordan, winner of the best-actor Oscar, and autumn Durald Arkapaw, the first woman to win the award for cinematography — all for their work on "Sinners"…

After the Oscars Win These Women Cinematographers Deserve Your Attention

Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s historic Oscar win has shifted the conversation around who gets to shape the visual language of film. At the 2026 Academy Awards, she became the first woman and first woman of color to win Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners, breaking a nearly century-long barrier in the category. In the days since her historic win, the conversation around who gets to shape the visual language of film has only deepened. Women, esp…

'Sinners' cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw marks multiple firsts with Oscars win

Filipino-American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history and marked several firsts after winning Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards held in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, March 15. Arkapaw is the first woman of Filipino heritage, the first woman of color, the first Asian and the first woman ever to receive the prestigious award in […] The post ‘Sinners’ cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw marks multiple firsts with O…