Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history, becoming the first woman to clinch the Oscar for Best Cinematography. The 46-year-old American was recognised for her groundbreaking work on Ryan Coogler’s film, Sinners.
Her win underscores a remarkable journey in a profession historically underrepresented. Arkapaw, whose diverse credits include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Last Showgirl and a Rihanna music video, once struggled to find many women in the field beyond Ellen Kuras (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).
