Finally, history was made at the Dolby Theatre! Seeing Autumn Durald Arkapaw take home the Oscar for Best Cinematography is a watershed moment for the industry. She is the first woman and the first Black person to win this category, breaking a barrier that has stood for nearly a century. Her work, blending the massive scale of IMAX 65mm with the classic texture of Ultra Panavision 70, is a technical masterclass proving she is at the top of her game. It was a win for every woman previously overlooked, from Rachel Morrison to Mandy Walker. Collaborating with Ryan Coogler resulted in something visually transcendent. This is the kind of progress cinema needs to celebrate excellence and inclusion simultaneously. We are finally seeing the lens through a new perspective. #culture #film #history