ASC existence award to Dante Spinotti

Italian d.p. Dante Spinotti, most broadly noted for his use Michael Mann on such films as "All the the Mohicans" and "Warmth," can get the American Society of Cinematographers' 2012 lifetime achievement award, following inside the actions of those revered lensers as Conrad Hall, Vilmos Zsigmond and Vittorio Storaro. The kudo is going to be provided within the 26th ASC honours Feb. 12 within the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. Spinotti's "visual style is inserted using the kind of playful experimentation and consummate craft leading to legendary imagery," mentioned Michael Goi, leader in the ASC in the statement. "He's one why great cinematographers are truly timeless." The 68-year-old Spinotti remains nominated for just two Oscars: for Mann's "The Insider" too for Curtis Hanson's "L.A. Private." More youthful crowd labored with Hanson on "Question Boys" which is the d.p. behind recent release "Tower Heist." Additional ASC honors would go to 2-time Emmy nominee William Wages, who'll draw the career achievement in television award, and Francis Kenny (the Presidents Award). Fred Godfrey can get the inaugural ASC Bud Stone Award of Distinction, named carrying out a founding part of the ASC Outstanding Achievement Honours who offered as chairman for 17 years. Stone died in 2008. Contact Steve Chagollan at steve.chagollan@variety.com