The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) will recognize two acclaimed professionals at award ceremonies later this year. Mexican cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto will receive the Distinguished Filmmaker Award. M. David Mullen will receive the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Mentor Award.
Prieto has worked on blockbuster films and critically-acclaimed independents. His credits range from Martin Scorsese’s upcoming “Killers of the Flower Moon” to Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” Prieto first found success with director Alejandro González Iñárritu in 2000s films like “Babel,” “21 Grams,” and “Amores Perros.” He has shown versatility across genres with work on movies such as “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Argo,” and “8 Mile.”
Prieto is set to make his directorial debut with an adaptation of Juan Rulfo’s novel “Pedro Paramo.” He also received a 2024 MTV Video Music Award nomination for his cinematography on a Taylor Swift music video. The ICG says Prieto represents excellence in his field.
Mullen brings decades of experience to television and independent films. He has won three Emmy Awards for the series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and received two Independent Spirit Award nominations. Past credits include “Jennifer’s Body,” “The Good Wife,” and “Westworld.” The ASC honors Mullen for mentoring rising talent.
The ICG plans to honor Prieto at an event on September 29. Mullen will receive his award at an August 27 luncheon. Steven Poster, ECA Chair, said these professionals “represent the pinnacle” of their craft. The ceremonies celebrate both established figures and newcomers in cinematography. As the industry changes, events like these highlight the artistry behind visual storytelling.