Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Autumn Durald Arkapaw's Oscar Win: A New Era for Cinematography

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the Oscars, winning best cinematography for Sinners, a film directed by Ryan Coogler. Her win marked the first time a woman and person of color earned an Oscar in this category. Arkapaws stunning work, shot in sixty-five millimeter IMAX format, captured the stars radiance and inspired fans and filmmakers alike. Sinners is now streaming on HBO Max, showcasing her Oscar-winning visuals. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be3b2fcdef514273

This is Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Autumn Dural-Arquipa made history at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th. She became the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Cinematography, and the first person of color to even earn a nomination in that category. Her win came for her stunning work on the film, Sinners. The movie Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, unfolds mostly a night, but Archipa ensured every scene glowed with clarity and beauty. She captured the stars like Michael B. Jordan and others in Radiant Light,

creating a visual style that perfectly matched the story. This marked another collaboration with Coogler after their work on Black Panther, Wakanda, Forever. Fans and filmmakers celebrated the milestone widely. In her acceptance speech, Archipa thanked the cast and crew, highlighting how their energy inspired her. Many called it a long overdue recognition for women and diverse talents behind the camera. Arquapal tackled tough challenges with cutting-edge tech. They shot much of the film in 65-millimeter iMacs format,

using older lenses to give it a textured 1930s feel. She noted early tests with the actor's sparked excitement, confirming the project's magic right from the start. Sinners is now streaming on HBO Max, letting viewers see her Oscar-winning visuals up close. This wind opens doors for more inclusive storytelling in Hollywood. The Daily News Now is powered by, by our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-Solipillow.com.