David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck, Stepen Pizzello and Kodak to be Celebrated at 40^th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 3, 2025) – The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will hold its 40th Annual Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala on March 8, 2026, honoring a distinguished slate of recipients. Robert Yeoman, ASC will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his enduring impact and visionary contributions. M. David Mullen, ASC will be honored with the Career Achievement in Television Award, celebrating a legacy of excellence across the medium. Cynthia Pusheck, ASC will be presented with the President’s Award for her outstanding leadership and service. Stephen Pizzello, editor-in-chief of American Cinematographer Magazine, will receive an Award of Distinction for editorial innovation and influence. Kodak will be recognized with the Curtis Clark Technology Award, spotlighting its creative excellence and cultural impact. The ASC Awards Gala will be held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and will be livestreamed globally, allowing cinema fans and industry professionals alike to join in the celebration of excellence in cinematography.

Renowned for his meticulous composition and distinctive use of color and symmetry, Yeoman has helped define the visual language of contemporary cinema. His breakthrough came with Gus Van Sant’s “Drugstore Cowboy,” which earned him an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography. Yeoman’s long-standing collaboration with director Wes Anderson began with “Bottle Rocket” and includes “Rushmore,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” “The Darjeeling Limited,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “The French Dispatch,” “Asteroid City,” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” which earned Yeoman an Oscar® nomination, as well as BAFTA and ASC Award nods.

“Bob’s work is instantly recognizable — his frames are crafted with precision, warmth and a deep understanding of story,” said ASC President Mandy Walker. “He has elevated the art of cinematography through his enduring collaborations and distinctive visual style, inspiring generations of filmmakers.”

A few of Yeoman’s additional credits include “Bridesmaids,” “Spy,” “The Heat,” “Love & Mercy,” “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “The Squid and the Whale.”

Widely recognized for his cinematography on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” M. David Mullen, ASC earned five Emmy nominations and three wins for outstanding cinematography on the Amazon series, as well as five ASC Award nominations and two wins. His credits span a wide range of genres and include the series “Étoile,” “Westworld,” “Get Shorty,” “Designated Survivor,” “Extant,” “Smash,” “Big Love,” “The Good Wife,” “United States of Tara,” “Hindsight,” “Mad Men” and “The Chicago Code.”

Mullen’s early collaborations with the Polish brothers (Michael and Mark) earned him two Independent Spirit Award nominations for Best Cinematography, for “Twin Falls Idaho” and “Northfork.” His feature credits also include  “The Astronaut Farmer,” “Akeelah and the Bee,” “Jennifer’s Body,” “The Love Witch,” “Big Sur,” “90 Minutes in Heaven,” “Stay Cool” and “Seven Days in Utopia.”

A co-author of the third edition of Cinematography, a widely used guidebook on film production techniques, Mullen was also co-editor of the 11th edition of the American Cinematographer Manual.

Pusheck will receive the Presidents Award in recognition of her extraordinary dedication and service to the organization and the cinematography community. A trailblazer in industry leadership and advocacy, Pusheck became the first woman elected vice president of the ASC. She is the co-founder and co-chair of the ASC Vision Committee, which works to advance inclusion and support underrepresented cinematographers across the industry.

Her television credits include “Brothers and Sisters,” “Revenge,” “Good Girls Revolt,” “The Bold Type,” “Sacred Lies,” “Strange Angel,” “Beacon 23,” “Our Flag Means Death,” and “Ballard.” Pusheck’s feature credits include “Loving Annabelle” and  “Three Days of Rain.” In 2019, she was honored by Women in Media. In 2010, she was the recipient of the 2010 Kodak Vision Award at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards, recognizing her creative achievements and commitment to mentoring.

ASC Award of Distinction recipient Pizzello is editor-in-chief of American Cinematographer magazine, where he has held leadership roles for more than three decades. During his tenure, he has shaped the magazine’s coverage of cinematographic craft, technology and artistry. Under his direction, the publication has earned multiple Eddie Awards for editorial excellence from Folio and many Maggie Awards, as well as recognition from IMAGO for its contributions to the field. In 2017, the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) and Technicolor honored Pizzello with the William A. Fraker Award for “outstanding journalistic contributions to the art and craft of cinematography.”

Kodak will receive the Curtis Clark Technology Award in recognition of its seminal contributions to the motion picture industry. For more than a century, Kodak has supported filmmakers with innovations in imaging science and film stock development, helping shape the visual language of cinema. Its commitment to high-quality film materials has also been essential to archival preservation, ensuring that generations of cinematic works remain accessible and intact for future audiences.

“We’re honored to celebrate these visionary artists and innovators whose work has shaped the language of cinema,” said ASC Awards Committee Chairperson Chuck Minsky. “Their contributions—across storytelling, technology, preservation and education—remind us of the enduring power of the moving image to inspire, connect and illuminate the human experience.”

For information regarding the 40th ASC Awards, visit www.theasc.com or call 323-969-4333.