The American Society of Cinematographers is training its career-honor lens on Andrzej Bartkowiak, who will receive the group’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. The longtime Sidney Lumet collaborator will be feted February 23 during 39th annual ASC Awards at the Beverly Hilton.
ASC also said today that Michael Goi, Joan Churchill, John Simmons and Pete Romano are set for other career honors.
Known for his evocative visual style, Bartkowiak’s taut camera work drove Jan de Bont’s smash 1994 actioner Speed starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. His breakthrough film was the gritty 1981 thriller Prince of the City, which marked his first teaming with Lumet. Bartkowiak shot 11 of Lumet’s films over the next dozen years, including Deathtrap, The Verdict, Daniel, Family Business and A Stranger Among Us.
His lensing credits also include Best Picture Oscar nominees Terms of Endearment and Prizzi’s Honor, along with The Mirror Has Two Faces, Dante’s Peak, U.S. Marshals, Twins, Lethal Weapon 4 and music videos for Rod Stewart, Aerosmith and Bette Midler.
“Throughout Andrzej’s illustrious career, he has crafted unforgettable visual narratives that have resonated with audiences and inspired countless filmmakers,” ASC President Shelly Johnson said in a statement. “His remarkable body of work stands as a testament to the power of visual storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinematography.”
From left: Michael Goi, Joan Churchill, John Simmons and Pete Romano
Courtesy/Douglas Kirkland/ASC
ASC also will fete Goi (American Horror Story, Glee) with the Career Achievement in Television Award. Churchill (Gimme Shelter, An American Family) will be celebrated with the Lifetime Documentary Award. Former ASC VP and Board of Governors member Simmons will be honored with the Presidents Award. And Romano (Titanic, Saving Private Ryan) will receive the Curtis Clark Technology Award.
“We are excited to honor these visionary cinematographers whose artistry and innovation have transformed the landscape of film,” ASC Awards Committee Chairman Chuck Minsky said in a statement. “Their lens has not only captured extraordinary images but also illuminated stories that resonate deeply within our community. Their contributions remind us of the profound impact that cinema can have on our world.”