SOC AWARDS WEEKEND

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Society of Camera Operators Awards
Saturday, February 15, 2025

Honoree & Nominee Reception
Friday, February 14, 2025

The Society of Camera Operators Awards returns to the Loews Hollywood Hotel for the banquet-style ceremony, including a hosted pre-reception and after-party on Saturday, February 15, 2025. New for 2025 is the Honoree & Nominee Reception, hosted on Friday, February 14. This evening celebration honors the nominees and recipients and the work of our industry in 2025 within a more casual setting. The evening is open to all members in all categories with a guest and is hosted courtesy of FujiFilm.

SOC to Honor Heroes of Los Angeles Wildfires at the 2025 SOC Awards—Including LA County Fire Department’s Air Operations Section and Local TV News Photojournalists

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is proud to announce a transformative focus for this year’s SOC Awards, honoring both the courageous firefighters who battled tirelessly to protect Los Angeles and the dedicated local news videographers who risked their lives to capture and share the story of the LA fires.

This year, the Governors’ Award honoree is the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations Section, whose water drops turned the tide in the effort to contain the fires. The President’s Award honorees are James Ramos, KTLA Senior Staff News Videographer and John Schreiber, CBS Los Angeles Photojournalist, for their exceptional coverage on the front lines. 

Society of Camera Operators Announce the Camera Operator of the Year Film and Television Nominees

The prestigious Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce the nominees for the Camera Operator of the Year awards for the Film and Television categories. Recipients will be presented and honored during the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 14 &15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

The SOC would like to congratulate this year’s nominees:

Camera Operator of the Year – Film Nominees:

Camera Operator of the Year – Television Nominees:

Bianca Butti shooting “Challengers;” Photo credit: Niko Tavernise.

Gary Malouf filming Jeremy Allen White for “The Bear” / 
Photo credit: Chuck Hodes / FX Networks.

SOC Announces 2025 Photography Exhibit during SOC Awards Weekend Featuring Iconic Still Images by Past Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual art exhibition, this year titled Capturing the Spirit: Evocative Moments on Screen. This unique showcase will be featured during the SOC Awards Show weekend, February 14-15, 2025, at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, CA, offering attendees an exclusive opportunity to view and acquire one-of-a-kind works by renowned photographers and past SOC Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees: Phillip V. CarusoMurray Close, Francois Duhamel and Ralph Nelson.

Society of Camera Operators Announces Recipient of the Technical Achievement Awards

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce the recipient of the upcoming Society of Camera Operators Technical Achievement Award is NODO Film Systems – Inertia Wheels MAX.

Society of Camera Operators Announce Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the upcoming Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards. Recipients will be presented and honored during the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

The Lifetime Achievement Awards are given in recognition of outstanding achievement by an established person within the field of film and video production. The honorees of the Lifetime Achievement Awards were nominated in six critically acclaimed categories including: Camera Operator Film and Television, Camera Operator Broadcast & Live, Camera Technician, Mobile Platform Camera Operator, Still Photographer, and (new) Camera Operator Unscripted.

The recipients are:

  • Camera Operator Film & Television – Bonnie Blake, SOC
  • Camera Operator Broadcast & Live – Larry Heider
  • Camera Operator Unscripted – John Armstrong
  • Mobile Camera Platform Operator – Tim Christie
  • Camera Technician – Jamie Felz
  • Still Photographer – Zade Rosenthal

SOC Awards Timeline

January 2025:

  • Friday, January 3, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees (NEW)
  • Friday, January 10, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees closes (11:59 pm PST)
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year Nominees announced
  • Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Camera Operator of the Year Nominees voting opens to membership
February 2025:
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025 (11:59 pm PST) – Camera Operator of the Year voting closes
  • Friday, February 14th, 2025 – SOC Honorees & Nominees Reception and Photo Gallery, Loews Hollywood Hotel
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025 – SOC Awards Show, Loews Hollywood Hotel
For further details, membership@soc.org

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