Autumn Durald Arkapaw

Historic: Autumn Durald Arkapaw Becomes First Woman To Win Oscars For Best Cinematography

The 98th Academy Awards, which took place on March 15 2026, marked a historic event when Autumn Durald Arkapaw won the Oscar for Best Cinematography, making her the first woman to achieve this honour. Her work on Ryan Coogler's supernatural thriller Sinners not only amazed viewers and critics but also broke through almost 100 years of racial and gender restrictions in Hollywood's most prestigious category. Arkapaw’s victory is a landmark for the film industry. The Best Cinematography award at the Academy has existed for 98 years, but no woman has ever won this award throughout its  | Click Here...