'Cold War' & 'The Crown' Among Top Cinematography Awards Winners

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- The Polish period drama ``Cold War" took home the top prize for best cinematography in a motion picture, and Netflix series "The Crown" was among the winners for television during the 33rd annual American Society of Cinematographers awards ceremony, which took place Saturday night.

Actor Jeff Bridges received the group's Board of Governors Award "for his significant and
indelible contributions to cinema." It's the only award ASC gives to a person who isn't a cinematographer, but who has been "a champion for directors of photography and the visual art form."

The awards were handed out Saturday during a ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies was the host.

The complete list of winners:

• Theatrical Release Category: Lukasz Zal, ``Cold War"

• Spotlight Award Category: Giorgi Shvelidze for ``Namme"

• Episode of a Series for Non-Commercial Television: Adriano Goldman, ``The Crown"

• Episode of a Series for Commercial Television: Jon Joffin, ``Beyond"

• Motion Picture, Miniseries, or Pilot Made for Television: James Friend, ``Patrick Melrose"

In addition, honorary awards included:

• Actor Jeff Bridges, Board of Governors Award, for his contributions to cinema.
• Cinematographer Robert Richardson, Lifetime Achievement Award
• Cinematographer Jeffrey Jur, Career Achievement in Television Award
• Franz Kraus, ARRI Group managing director, Bud Stone Award of Distinction

City News Service contributed to this report/Photo by Chris Murray on Unsplash