The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the upcoming Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards. Recipients will be presented and honored during the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
SOC President Matthew Moriarty shared, “This year’s honorees represent an exceptional level of skill, dedication, and artistry. From broadcast to film, unscripted television to still photography, these individuals have made significant contributions to their craft and helped shape the stories that captivate audiences. We are proud to recognize their talent and celebrate their careers.”
The Lifetime Achievement Awards are given in recognition of outstanding achievement by an established person within the field of film and video production. The honorees of the Lifetime Achievement Awards were nominated in six critically acclaimed categories including: Camera Operator Film and Television, Camera Operator Broadcast & Live, Camera Technician, Mobile Platform Camera Operator, Still Photographer, and (new) Camera Operator Unscripted.
The recipients are:
- Camera Operator Film & Television – Bonnie Blake, SOC
- Camera Operator Broadcast & Live – Larry Heider
- Camera Operator Unscripted – John Armstrong
- Mobile Camera Platform Operator – Tim Christie
- Camera Technician – Jamie Felz
- Still Photographer – Zade Rosenthal
Submissions are now open for the Camera Operator of the Year Award, which honors operators in Feature Film and Television, with a deadline of December 31, 2024. Final nominees will be selected by SOC voting members, with winners announced at the Awards on February 15, 2025. The Technical Achievement Award, recognizing innovative technology in camera operation, is also accepting submissions until November 4, 2024, with a live demo day scheduled for November 17, 2024.
The SOC Awards weekend will be held Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Awards details and past recipients can be found on the Awards site: SOCAwards.com. For further information about the SOC’s Annual Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration, visit SOCAwards.com. More details to be announced.