Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:33am on 16 Mar 2026,Monday Entertainment
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history by becoming the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards for her work on Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. The landmark win highlights a significant milestone for women in cinematography, a field historically dominated by men. Only three women had previously been nominated for the category: Rachel Morrison, Ari Wegner, and Mandy Walker. Arkapaw, known for projects such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, used a combination of IMAX film and Ultra Panavision 70 to shoot Sinners, creating a visually striking cinematic experience.
