Mandy Walker Elected First Female President of ASC

Mandy Walker has been elected as the 48th president of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), becoming the first woman to hold this prestigious position in the organization's over 100-year history. Walker is renowned for her work on films including Elvis, Mulan, and Hidden Figures, with her cinematography on Elvis earning her Academy Award and BAFTA nominations as well as making her the first woman to win an ASC Award for feature film cinematography. She expressed humility and pride in leading a society committed to inclusivity, education, and advancing the art and science of cinematography. Walker succeeds Shelly Johnson and joins a newly elected board including vice presidents Eric Steelberg, John Simmons, and Patrick Cady. Her election marks a significant milestone in a traditionally male-dominated field, and she is focused on creating opportunities and support for cinematographers while promoting greater representation behind the camera. Walker has been an ASC member since 2011 and brings decades of experience across various genres and notable films.