In 2013, Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s work on Gia Coppola’s “Palo Alto” earned her praise, and a slot on Variety’s 2014 10 Cinematographers to Watch list.
Fast forward to 2026, and she’s earned an Oscar nomination for her work on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” — making history, too, as the first woman of color to be nominated in the cinematography category.
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