The American Society of Cinematographers Board of Governors has elected Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS, AM as president, making her the first woman to lead the organisation.
The Board also voted in Vice Presidents Eric Steelberg, John Simmons, and Patrick Cady; Treasurer Charles Minsky; Secretary Dejan Georgevich; and Sergeant-at-Arms Charlie Lieberman.
The members of the ASC Board, elected by the organisation’s active membership, also include Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, M. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck and Amy Vincent. Alternate Board Members include Chris Chomyn, Ernest Dickerson, Polly Morgan and Wally Pfister.
“It is a great honor to be the president of the ASC, and an even bigger privilege to be the first woman to hold the position,” said Walker. “I am so humbled to take on the responsibility of representing a society that has carved out an inspiring, inclusive space to meet and support other cinematographers. I am proud of our century-old legacy to advance the art and science of cinematography, and I’m excited for the future of our organization.”
Walker is known for her work on acclaimed films such as “Australia” (2008), “Hidden Figures” (2016) and “Elvis”(2022), which earned her Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for Best Cinematography. She made history with “Elvis,” becoming the first woman to receive an ASC Award for feature film cinematography and an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award.
Walker, who earned ASC membership in 2011, has a diverse range of credits including “Snow White” (2025), “Mulan” (2020), “The Mountain Between Us” (2017), “Truth” (2015), “Jane Got a Gun” (2015), “Tracks” (2013), “Shattered Glass” (2003), “Lantana” (2001), “The Well” (1997), and “Parklands” (1996).
Beyond feature films, Walker has worked on high-profile commercial projects, including the iconic Chanel No. 5 campaign directed by Baz Luhrmann and featuring Nicole Kidman and Gisele Bündchen. She is an accredited member of the Australian Cinematographer Society (ACS) and has served as a governor for AMPAS. Walker has been recognised with numerous accolades, including the Cinematographer of the Year Milli Award from the ACS, multiple Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, and the Order of Australia Medal.
“I am intent on making sure our members have the space to grow, the opportunities to educate and learn from one another, and the support of their fellow filmmakers to carve out the best career they can,” added Walker. “We will continue to lead efforts in raising awareness about the importance of representation behind the camera.”
Jon Creamer
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