Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history by winning the Academy Award for best cinematography for her work on Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners,” becoming the first Black woman to receive this honor. During her acceptance speech, she acknowledged the support of women in the industry and praised Coogler for his trust in her. The film is notable for being the first shot entirely in both Ultra Panavision 70 and Imax formats, with Arkapaw also marking a milestone as the first woman to shoot a feature in Imax 65 mm.
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