Marking the milestone 40th anniversary of its Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala, the ASC is honoring longtime Wes Anderson collaborator, Robert Yeoman.
On Wednesday, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) announced Yeoman will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his enduring impact and visionary contributions, during the event on March 8, 2026 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, which will live-stream globally.
Breaking out with writer/director Gus Van Sant’s Drugstore Cowboy in 1989, Yeoman has since become a frequent collaborator of Wes Anderson, working with him on Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), The French Dispatch (2021) and Asteroid City (2023).
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Yeoman’s other credits include Dogma (1999), Red Eye (2005), Whip It (2009), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Bridesmaids (2011), The Heat (2013), Love & Mercy (2014), Spy (2015), Ghostbusters (2016) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
“Bob’s work is instantly recognizable — his frames are crafted with precision, warmth and a deep understanding of story,” said ASC President Mandy Walker. “He has elevated the art of cinematography through his enduring collaborations and distinctive visual style, inspiring generations of filmmakers.”
In addition to Yeoman’s tribute, M. David Mullen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Westworld, The Good Wife) will be honored with the Career Achievement in Television Award; Cynthia Pusheck (Brothers & Sisters, The Bold Type, Our Flag Means Death) will receive the President’s Award; Stephen Pizzello, editor-in-chief of American Cinematographer Magazine, will receive an Award of Distinction for editorial innovation and influence. Kodak will be recognized with the Curtis Clark Technology Award, spotlighting its creative excellence and cultural impact.