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First Woman Wins Best Cinematography at Oscars in Historic Victory

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At the 98th Academy Awards held Sunday evening March 15 in Los Angeles Filipino-American cinematographer Autumnn Durlad Arkapauw made history by winning her first award. She became only second woman to win an oscar after Ryan Coogler's Sinners was released on Netflix and she is also the first person of color to receive this honor at all times being celebrated for their work as a cinematographer who has been recognized globally since 2019 when they started working with major studios like Warner Bros Pictures Distribution LLC along side other talented individuals including Ryan Coogler himself.

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    Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history by becoming the first person of color and only second overall winner in Best Picture categories at this year's Oscars.
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    Arkapaw won her award as a Filipino-American cinematographer for Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners' during Sunday night ceremonies on March 15, which were reported early morning hours local time.
Mar 16, 03:05 "I really want all the women in the room to stand up," said Autumn Durald Arkapaw during her acceptance speech after becoming the first woman of color and history's first female recipient for Best Cinematography.
Mar 16, 23:05 "I really want all the women in the room to stand up," said Autumn Durald Arkapaw during her acceptance speech after becoming the first woman of color and history's first female recipient for Best Cinematography.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman and, notably, also became a Filipino-American in her acceptance speech.

— [Mar 16, 02:13] Fil-Am Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman to win a cinematography Oscar (Inquirer)

'I really want all the women in the room to stand up,' she said during her heartfelt victory speech.

— [Mar 16, 02:53] [NYTimes]
Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes History as First Woman to Win Best Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw ('Sinners') Becomes the First Woman to Win the Oscar for Best Cinematography | 98th Oscars Speech (2026)
Cinematographer makes Oscar history as first woman to win top award

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman ever awarded an Oscar for Best Cinematography after shooting Ryan Coogler's *Sinners*. Her achievement is significant because she was also recognized by being nominated, making her only one of three women previously in this category and the first person of colour to be considered.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history as first woman to win cinematography Oscar

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Cinematography after her work on Ryan Coogler's *Sinners*. She also became only the fourth female cinematographer ever nominated and was recognized alongside being a nominee of color.

Fil-Am Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman to win a cinematography Oscar

Filipino-American photographer Autumn Duralde Arkapow became history as the first female winner of an Academy Award for Best Cinematography at Sunday's 98th Oscars. She received this honor on March 15, which was her second collaboration with director Ryan Coogler following their work together in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'