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 […]
‘Sinners’: Autumn Durald Arkapaw Talks 10 Cinematographers to Watch, Her Historic Oscar Nomination and Working With Ryan Coogler
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
Last updated: April 4, 2026, 3:08 AM
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