The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) has announced the nominees for the Camera Operator of the Year awards for the Film and Television categories. Recipients will be presented and honored during the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 14 and 15 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
“This year’s awards take on even greater meaning as Los Angeles faces the challenges of recent wildfires,” shared Matthew Moriarty, SOC president. “The SOC has decided to continue with the awards show as a way to celebrate and honor the incredible work of camera operators and crews during this difficult time. Thanks to the generous support of Fujifilm, the Friday reception will also be open to all members at no cost, providing an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect, and celebrate the resilience and dedication of our industry.”
Here’s a rundown of nominees:
Camera Operator of the Year – Film Nominees:
Bianca Butti – Challengers, with Terrence Hayes, “B” Camera Operator and Patrick Quinn, “C” Camera Operator
Michael Fuchs, SOC – Wolfs, with Rebecca Rajadnya, “B” Camera Operator (NY), and Keith Dunkerley, “B” Camera Operator (LA)
Karsten Bloch Jacobsen, DFF – Wicked, with Simon Finney, GBCT, ACO, “B” Camera Operator
P. Scott Sakamoto, SOC – A Complete Unknown
David J. Thompson, SOC – Civil War, with Hugh Braselton, “B” Camera Operator
Camera Operator of the Year – Television Nominees:
Scott Dropkin, SOC – Yellowstone, S5E14 “Life is a Promise” with Abby Linne, SOC, “B” Camera Operator, and Jed Seus, “C” Camera Operator
Sam Ellison, SOC – The Penguin, S1E4 “Cent’Anni” with Eli Aronoff, SOC, “B” Camera Operator
Michael Fuchs, SOC – Mr. & Mrs. Smith, S1E1 “First Date” with Rebecca Rajadnya, “B” Camera Operator
Chris Haarhoff, SOC – Fallout, S1E1 “The End” with Robert Campbell, “B” Camera Operator
Gary Malouf – The Bear, S3E1 “Tomorrow” with Chris Dame, “B” Camera Operator
