June 17, 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Alumni in Focus
Autumn Durald Arkapaw Alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009) was recognized at the 98th Academy Awards® as the first woman to win the Oscar® for Best Cinematography for her visionary work on SINNERS. Over her acclaimed career, Durald Arkapaw has built a visually distinctive body of work spanning film, television and music videos,...
February 3, 2026
Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw to Receive American Film Institute’s 32nd Annual Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
AFI is pleased to announce that Academy Award®-winning Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC (AFI Class of 2009) will receive the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal, which will be presented at the upcoming AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Eddie Murphy on April 18, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Schaffner Alumni Medal...
June 1, 2025
Spotlight on SINNERS Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
With the highly anticipated release of SINNERS this month, acclaimed cinematographer and AFI Alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009), ASC, took us behind the scenes of her new project with director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan. Known for her luminous visuals and signature use of anamorphic lenses, Autumn has built a...
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