Bianca Butti shooting “Challengers;” Photo credit: Niko Tavernise.
Gary Malouf filming Jeremy Allen White for “The Bear” /
Photo credit: Chuck Hodes / FX Networks.
The prestigious Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce the nominees for the Camera Operator of the Year awards for the Film and Television categories. Recipients will be presented and honored during the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 14 &15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
“This year’s awards take on even greater meaning as Los Angeles faces the challenges of recent wildfires,” shared Matthew Moriarty, SOC President. “The SOC has decided to continue with the Awards show as a way to celebrate and honor the incredible work of camera operators and crews during this difficult time. Thanks to the generous support of Fujifilm, the Friday reception will also be open to all members at no cost, providing an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect, and celebrate the resilience and dedication of our industry.”
The SOC would like to congratulate this year’s nominees:
Camera Operator of the Year – Film Nominees:
- Bianca Butti – Challengers, with Terrence Hayes, “B” Camera Operator and Patrick Quinn, “C” Camera Operator
- Michael Fuchs, SOC – Wolfs, with Rebecca Rajadnya, “B” Camera Operator (NY), and Keith Dunkerley, “B” Camera Operator (LA)
- Karsten Bloch Jacobsen, DFF – Wicked, with Simon Finney, GBCT, ACO, “B” Camera Operator
- P. Scott Sakamoto, SOC – A Complete Unknown
- David J. Thompson, SOC – Civil War, with Hugh Braselton, “B” Camera Operator
Camera Operator of the Year – Television Nominees:
- Scott Dropkin, SOC – Yellowstone, S5E14 “Life is a Promise” with Abby Linne, SOC, “B” Camera Operator, and Jed Seus, “C” Camera Operator
- Sam Ellison, SOC – The Penguin, S1E4 “Cent’Anni” with Eli Aronoff, SOC, “B” Camera Operator
- Michael Fuchs, SOC – Mr. & Mrs. Smith, S1E1 “First Date” with Rebecca Rajadnya, “B” Camera Operator
- Chris Haarhoff, SOC – Fallout, S1E1 “The End” with Robert Campbell, “B” Camera Operator
- Gary Malouf – The Bear, S3E1 “Tomorrow” with Chris Dame, “B” Camera Operator
The SOC remains steadfast in its mission to honor the craft of camera operation and celebrate the vital role camera operators and crews play in storytelling. In the face of these challenging times, the SOC believes it is critical to continue moving forward with the Awards to provide an opportunity for the industry to unite and recognize the exceptional achievements of its members.
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 SOC.org.
For further information: Kristin@soc.org