We're in the heat of the awards season, so studios are releasing all those movies they think could be in contention for Oscars. And we're getting PR campaigns dropping for movies that came out earlier this year, caught on, and are making the push now, too. We've already talked about the frontrunners for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars, but today, I want to go over the titles I think will be in the mix for cinematography. I've seen buzz around all the titles and read through the trades to try and find a consensus mix. Let's dive in. Oscar Predictions for Best CinematographyThe FrontrunnersThese are the films I'm confident will be in the conversation until the very last ballot is cast.???? The Likely Winner: SinnersDP: Autumn Durald ArkapawWhy it's a lock: Arkapaw (who shot Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) teams up with Ryan Coogler for a 1930s Southern vampire gangster musical that has a oner heard around the world. The buzz around her use of IMAX 65mm film to capture the expansive, gothic Delta landscape, combined with intimate, moody interiors, makes this feel like the technical front-runner. ✨ The Auteur's Epic: One Battle After AnotherDP: Michael Bauman & Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA)Why it's a lock: PTA is a visual master, and for this epic (shot on the incredibly high-resolution Beaumont VistaVision camera and 65mm film), he has officially shared the DP credit with his frequent collaborator, Michael Bauman. It's an automatic prestige contender and the only title that can probably...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 12 November