The American Society of Cinematographers is proud to introduce a dedicated international category honoring Henner Hofmann, ASC, welcoming submissions from students around the world.
The ASC International Student Heritage Award is open to graduating (2026) or recently graduated (2025) cinematography students.
Each college or university may submit up to 3 qualified students for the international category honoring Henner Hofmann, ASC.
This Submission Form is for International-Based Colleges or Universities Only.
Entry Deadline is June 4, 2026
Rules of Entry
- The ASC International Student Heritage Award is for graduating (2026) or recently graduated (2025), cinematography students from International Colleges or Universities.
- Schools may submit up to 3 qualified students for this category.
- Project can originate on film or video.
- The applicant must have been the sole cinematographer.
- Submission Deadline is June 4, 2026
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Submission MUST include:
1. Completed student application.
2. A brief letter of verification by a cinema faculty member. This letter MUST include a personal verification by the faculty member attesting to the student’s authorship of the submitted work.
3. Resume listing the applicant’s education and work experience.
4. Downloadable link to complete film
a. Film file must not include title sequences featuring the director of photography’s name or school name.
b. Entries must be submitted with their original sound accompaniment.
5. Changes to submissions after the June 4th deadline is not permitted.
Project File Specs:
- Downloadable (Vimeo Link or Google Drive) to Complete Film: file H264 or H265 1920x1080 at 23.98 or 24 fps
- Label File SchoolName_YourLastName_TitleofProject
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FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
NOTE: U.S. schools will be competing in their own separate categories. Please email Sal@theasc.com for U.S. Schools Submission Form.
For additional information please contact Sal Maldonado at Sal@theasc.com
Entry Deadline is June 4, 2026