Camera Operator Fall 2025

SOC.ORG VOL. 34, NO. 4

FALL 2025

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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER • F1 KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN • HIM 1

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DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

2 Letter from the President

12 ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

8 ITS Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

Insights, Tips & Stories

10 Insight Meet the Members

30 Framing the Vision

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15 Years of the Association of Camera Operators

32 SOC Membership Roster As of November 1, 2025

ON THE COVER: Courtesy of Scott Dropkin

Camera/Steadicam operator Colin Anderson, SOC, and Sean Penn on the set of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Photo by Merrick Morton / Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

16 KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Classical Framing, Modern Techniques A Conversation with John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC

By David Daut

20 HIM Getting into Character A Conversation with Scott Dropkin, SOC Hosted by David Daut

24 F1 Prepared for Anything A Conversation with Lukasz Bielan

By David Daut Strapping Cameras to a Rocket

By Dan Ming

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Battle-Ready Operating A Conversation with Colin Anderson, SOC & Sergius Nafa

By David Daut

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Letter from the President Dear Members: It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of a true legend in our business, Otto Nemenz. His storied shop on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood was for decades a “who’s who” of camera notables. The quality of Otto’s equipment was matched only by the care with which he stewarded the company through strikes and slowdowns, through changing tastes and changing times.

Otto was a beloved partner to the SOC and while we will miss him dearly, we know his creation—Otto Nemenz International—will live on, making him proud every time the camera rolls.

Matthew Moriarty SOC President

Please take a moment to remember Otto as you flip through another outstanding issue of Camera Operator magazine.

Fraternally,

Matthew Moriarty

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BEST PICTURE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY DAN LAUSTSEN, ASC, DFF

“A momentous

technical achievement.” n ew yo r k m ag a z in e

A film by

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Society of Camera Operators Board of Governors OFFICERS President Matthew Moriarty 1st Vice President Dave Emmerichs 2nd Vice President Simon Jayes Secretary Dan Gold Treasurer John “Buzz” Moyer Sergeant-at-Arms Gretchen Warthen

BOARD MEMBERS Shanele Alvarez George Billinger Scott Dropkin Mitch Dubin David Emmerichs Dan Gold Geoffrey Haley Simon Jayes Rachael Levine Sarah Levy Jim McConkey Matthew Moriarty John “Buzz” Moyer Lisa Sene Gretchen Warthen

COMMITTEES Education Mitch Dubin (Co-chair), Geoff Haley (Co-chair), Jan Ruona (Co-chair), Colin Anderson, Francois Archambault, Craig Bauer, Lukasz Bielan, Deborah Brozina, Dave Chameides, Gilles Corbeil, Don Devine, Sam Ellison, Dave Emmerichs, Ian Fox, Mick Froelich, Chris Haarhoff, Daryl Hartwell, Simon Jayes, Sarah Levy, Megan Masur, Jim McConkey, Larry McConkey, Andrew Mitchell, Matt Moriarty, John "Buzz" Moyer, Jeff Muhlstock, Brian Osmond, Ari Robbins, Peter Rosenfeld, Scott Sakamoto, Paul Sanchez, Dave Thompson, Chris Wittenborn

Inclusion Shanele Alvarez (Chair), Yves Arispe, Nikku Hearn-Sutton, Allen Ho, Megan Masur, Jack Messitt, Max Miles,Tania Romero, Angelia Sciulli, Jennifer Schnieder, Mahadi Shawon, Michael Sharpe, Lisa Stacilauskas, Paige Thomas, Mande Whitaker, Jen White, Brenda Zuniga

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Features Writer & Producer David Daut

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CONTRIBUTORS Colin Anderson, SOC Lukasz Bielan David Daut Scott Dropkin, SOC Leonardo "Lenny" Gonzales Katherine Kallergis, SOC Dan Ming John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC Sergius Nafa Ashlie Sotelo

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BEST PICTURE

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“PRECISION-TOOLED. PURELY AS A FEAT OF

ADRENALINE-PUMPING CINEMATOGRAPHY, the movie is a knockout. Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd is a master of nerve-shredding visual language.”

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The Society offers different levels of membership for individuals and manufacturers in the production community – Active, Associate, Educator, Student and Corporate.

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ITS: Insights,Tips & Stories Video excerpts from SOC Active members sharing personal insights into camera operating, tips learned during their careers, and stories from the set.

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Tips for ACs Preparing to Operate

Behind the Camera on MINORITY REPORT

Camera operator John Densmore, SOC, gives tips for camera assistants in both scripted and live/sports environments—offering insight on how each can prepare for camera operating.

Camera operator Mitch Dubin, SOC, recalls one of the most complex shots he’s executed for Steven Spielberg while working on 2002's Minority Report.

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From Dance to Camera Operating

Teaching Women to Operate Cameras Around the World

Camera operator Lisa Stacilauskas, SOC, explores how her background as a dancer has supported her work behind the camera—bringing body awareness, rhythm, and practiced movement into her approach to operating.

Camera operator Gretchen Warthen, SOC, shares how teaching women to operate cameras around the world creates powerful breakthroughs—especially for those who never thought they could carry the camera.

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BEST PICTURE (FEATURE FILM)

CA ME R A O PE R ATO R OF THE YEAR R ENA R D CHER EN

B ES T CI N EM ATO G R APH Y AU T U M N DU R A L D A R K A PAW, a s c

“ ‘S I N N E R S ’ I S ATM O S P H E R I C , R I C H LY T E X T U R E D A N D G O RG E O U S TO WATC H .”

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Insight KATHERINE KALLERGIS, SOC I've been a Steadicam operator for 16 years.

What was one of your most challenging days in the industry?

Saturday Night Live Season 42, Episode 2. We spent a couple of hours rehearsing the Lin Manuel Miranda monologue on Thursday. On the day of shooting, everything we had rehearsed changed. We rehearsed once more and then we were live. No pressure,right?

What was your most memorable day?

Zach Solomon

At the Video Music Awards, there are many performances and only so much rehearsal time per performance. Tate McRae’s team wanted intricate Steadicam shots and had the insight to spend a few extra hours with me on their soundstage. Her team and the dancers were incredible to work with. I'm very proud of the work that was delivered for the live show.

What is the most important improvement you would like to see in our industry?

One union. There are too many different unions for the East Coast broadcast world; it's difficult to make enough hours in a single union to get health coverage.

Who has helped you most in your career?

I would say all of the trusted assistants I work every job with. Without them keeping me safe, I wouldn't be able to focus on my camerawork.

They are essential and deserve the utmost respect and appreciation.

Credits: Tony Awards; MTV Video Music Awards; Saturday Night Live Homecoming Concert; Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

LEONARDO “LENNY” GONZALEZ I have worked professionally for over 30 years as DP, camera operator, and owner-operator.

What was one of your most challenging days in the industry?

High-speed car-to-car action in Miami with stabilized arm and remote head—vehicles, safety crews, precision, and teamwork tested every skill.

Who has helped you most in your career?

My parents. My father, a photography enthusiast, inspired my passion, and my family’s belief gave me confidence to pursue this career.

What is the job you have yet to do but most want to do?

Marilyn Dimayo

Lens a studio-backed feature filmed entirely in Miami, showcasing its culture, energy, and cinematic beauty on the highest level.

What is the most important improvement you would like to see in our industry?

More opportunities for new talent, stronger state arts incentives, and preserving cinema’s artistry—it takes a village; faster, cheaper work often lacks soul.

Credits: Camera operator and DP for the official exhibition video for Miami Movie Posters Exhibition (1941–2024), recreating some of the city’s most iconic cinematic locations and scenes, celebrating over seven decades of motion pictures filmed in and surrounding Miami.

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BEST PICTURE A DAM S OMNER SARA MURPHY PAUL T HOMAS ANDERSON

CAMERA OPERATOR OF THE YEAR COLIN ANDERSON, SOC

“Propulsive, hilarious, and overwhelmingly tender… a generational home run.”

– INDIEWIRE

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One Battle After Another Battle-Ready Operating

 WATCH THE TRAILER Camera/Steadicam Operator Colin Anderson, SOC, shooting ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

As members of the radical revolutionary group, the French 75, Pat Calhoun and Perfidia Beverly Hills are no strangers to danger. Raiding immigrant detention centers, robbing banks, and planting bombs is all in a day’s work. But after Col. Steven J. Lockjaw develops a fetishistic fascination with Perfidia during a French 75 raid he begins relentlessly pursuing the group, ultimately capturing Perfidia and forcing Pat and his newborn daughter into hiding.

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Michael Bauman / Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

A Conversation with Colin Anderson, SOC & Sergius Nafa

By David Daut

Sixteen years later, Pat—now living under the alias Bob Ferguson— has put his revolutionary days behind him to focus on raising his daughter, Willa. Unfortunately the past catches up with him as Lockjaw returns, intent on capturing Willa with a full battalion of United States immigration officers at his disposal. One Battle After Another is written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti.

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One Battle After Another is Paul Thomas Anderson’s tenth feature film, and it also represents the largest canvas he’s yet worked on. With a reported budget over $130 million, Anderson has crafted an epic about what it takes to fight against oppression and the way that struggle becomes a relay race that spans generations. Yet even given its weighty subject matter, the film still manages to feel breezy and fun, never for a moment overstaying its welcome even with a 160-minute run time.

To find out what went into crafting this film—from its large-scale set pieces to the unusual film format—Camera Operator reached out to Paul Thomas Anderson’s longtime collaborator, camera and Steadicam operator Colin Anderson, SOC, as well as 1st AC Sergius Nafa. ...

Read the story here on SOC.org

READ THE STORY FOR COLIN & SERGIUS' BIOS AND THEN LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR CAREERS & PROJECTS AT IMDB.COM COLIN ANDERSON, SOC

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1st AC Sergius Nafa & Camera/Steadicam Operator Colin Anderson, SOC

Leonardo Di Caprio & Benicio Del Toro in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

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Camera/Steadicam Operator Colin Anderson, SOC

Teyana Taylor as Perfida & Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

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Kiss of the Spider Woman Classical Framing, Modern Techniques

 WATCH THE TRAILER Jennifer Lopez in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Based on the stage musical adapted from Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally, Kiss of the Spider Woman contrasts the bleak reality of its principal characters against the romantic, Technicolor fantasy and spectacle of a movie musical from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Courtesy of ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

A Conversation with John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC

By David Daut

Bill Condon’s film adaptation draws a starker line between these two TECH ONe SHEeTad on a emot modes by having the film’s musical numbers almost entirely contained • Libra R I ALEXA ne • ARR ra C io rp ENICE Sco in the film-within-a-film of Molina’s fantasies. Camera Operator spoke • Sony V ra e m a C Mini LF NA LF with A camera operator John “Buzz” Moyer, SOC, about his work • ARRI D ra e m a C 2 hro/i oke Panc o C • s on the musical sequences for the film, what it was like evoking this e Lens nses ssic FF Le la C classic style of filmmaking, and the challenges—both creatively and technically—that came with making a film in 2025 that feels like a lost relic of the 1940s.

Set against the backdrop of political revolution in Argentina, political prisoner Valentin Arregui is made to share a cell with Luis Molina, a queer window dresser arrested for public indecency. Unbeknownst to Arregui, Molina is being pressured by the prison warden to gather information about the revolutionary and his associates in exchange for a reduced sentence. As Molina weighs his loyalties, he escapes into a world of fantasy by recounting the story of his favorite movie musical, “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Kiss of the Spider Woman is written and directed by Bill Condon and stars Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez. ...

Read the story here on SOC.org

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John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC, on the set of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Diego Luna & Jennifer Lopez in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

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Tonatiuh & Diego Luna in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC, on the set of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

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 WATCH THE TRAILER Scott Dropkin, SOC, on the set of HIM. Courtesy of Universal Pictures

HIM

Getting into Character A Conversation with Scott Dropkin, SOC Hosted by David Daut What does it cost to be the greatest? That’s the question at the heart of HIM, the twisty new sports-horror film that dives into the dark heart of ruthless ambition and the parallels between America’s fascination with sports and religious practices.

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Multimedia Feature To get inside the psyche of Cam, the young pro-football hopeful at the center of this story, the film employs a striking and unique visual style filled with POV, tight close-ups, and moments of surrealistic nightmare imagery.

Camera Operator got to speak with A camera and Steadicam operator Scott Dropkin, SOC, about what went into capturing this subjective style as well as some of the unconventional tricks they used to shoot it.

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For as long as he can remember, Cam has wanted to be the G.O.A.T.— the greatest of all time—watching football players put their bodies on the line for a fleeting moment of glory. On the cusp of getting his shot at the big leagues an injury takes him out of commission, threatening to undo everything he’s worked for. Fortunately, an invitation comes from Isaiah White, Cam’s idol, to train under him at White’s remote compound. Once there, Cam finds himself confronting the true cost of greatness. HIM is directed by Justin Tipping from a screenplay by Tipping, Skip Bronkie, and Zack Akers and stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker. ...

Watch the conversation here on SOC.org

 WATCH NOW WATCH THE CONVERSATION WITH SCOTT DROPKIN, SOC,

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Tyriq Withers is Cam in HIM

Julia Fox as Elsie in HIM

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Marlon Wayans is Isaiah in HIM

Scott Dropkin, SOC, shooting a scene for HIM

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F1

Prepared for Anything

 WATCH THE TRAILER Lukasz Bielan shooting a scene for F1

Fresh off the historic success of Top Gun: Maverick, director Joseph Kosinski took the approach to shooting vehicles in motion at incredibly fast speeds that was pioneered for that film and adapted it to a new form. F1 launches like a rocket from its very first moments, putting audiences in the driver’s seat of cars that can travel more than 200 miles per hour.

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Courtesy of Apple

A Conversation with Lukasz Bielan

By David Daut With "Strapping Cameras to a Rocket" by Dan Ming

Immersing audiences in the high-speed world of Formula One racing was no easy feat—it meant developing new technologies and new techniques for filming these races at extraordinary speeds.

To learn more about what went into shooting this film, Camera Operator sat down with Lukasz Bielan to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected curveballs that made working on the movie so memorable. We also reached out to 1st AC Dan Ming to get a detailed look at what went into building the unique camera systems developed for this film.

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Decades after a catastrophic crash knocked the young Formula One driver off his path to success, Sonny Hayes is left with an itch he can’t quite scratch. Sure, he still races in Daytona, but after coming so close to achieving a dream, living in the shadow of his own potential has become a burden. When he’s approached with an offer from friend and former teammate—now owner of the last-place APXGP racing team—Hayes joins only to find himself butting heads with the team’s young rookie, Joshua Pearce. F1 is directed

by Joseph Kosinski from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger and stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. ...

Read the story here on SOC.org READ THE STORY FOR LUKASZ & DAN'S BIOS AND THEN LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR CAREERS & PROJECTS AT IMDB.COM

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Lukasz Bielan shooting a scene for F1

Scene from F1

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Scene from F1

Lukasz Bielan on set with director Joseph Kosinski (left) & Javier Bardem

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SOC AWARDS 2026 MARCH 7, 2026 LIVE STREAM • LOS ANGELES • NEW YORK • ATLANTA

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Awards will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, honoring Camera Operator of the Year in both Film and Television, as well as the

Technical Achievement Award. Camera Operator of the Year submissions are now open at SOCAwards.com.

In recognition of the challenges faced by both our members and our sponsors due to the prolonged and devastating slowdown in US production, the 2026 SOC Awards will be held virtually. Our traditional black-tie event with lavish tributes to Lifetime

Achievers in all categories will resume when the American industry has recovered to the extent that our sponsors can once again afford to support us, and our members can once again afford tickets.

The in-person component of the 2026 SOC Awards will be found at Watch Parties in

Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. Be on the lookout for details about your nearest Watch Party via email and at SOCAwards.com.

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THE 2026 SOC AWARDS TIMELINE IS AS FOLLOWS: November 2025

• Wednesday, November 5 - Technical Achievement Award submissions open

December 2025

• Wednesday, December 31 (11:59pm PST) - Camera Operator of the Year submissions close • Wednesday, December 31 (11:59pm PST) – Technical Achievement submissions close

January 2026

• Thursday, January 8 - Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees open • Sunday, January 11 – Demo Day, Los Angeles & Virtual

• Friday, January 16 - Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees closes (11:59pm PST) • Tuesday, January 20 - Camera Operator of the Year Nominees and Technical Achievement Award (s) announced

February 2026

• Thursday, February 5 - Camera Operator of the Year Nominees voting opens to membership

March 2026

• Sunday, March 1 (11:59pm PST) - Camera Operator of the Year voting closes

• Saturday, March 7 - SOC Awards Show broadcast live 4:30pm PST/ 7:30pm EST

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Industry Memories Framing the Vision: 15 Years of the Association of Camera Operators

by Zoe Goodwin ACO, Associate BSC, SOC, GBCT President of the ACO

The Association of Camera Operators was born 15 years ago from a simple yet powerful idea: that the role of the camera operator is unique and vital, deserving of recognition, advocacy, and a community of its own.

Our founding members, with foresight and passion, created a professional home for operators at a time when the importance of the craft was often overshadowed by other aspects of production. They understood that behind every frame is a human eye, creative instinct paired with technical knowledge. The Operator.

Pete Cavaciuti ACO, Associate BSC, GBCT, Founder Member and Ex-President recalls, “The impetus for starting the ACO had its genesis in the realisation that there was a declining appreciation for the role and value of the Camera Operator and indeed Operators were not regarded as essential crew in the USA after a renegotiation of the IATSE agreement with the Producers in 2006. We began to feel undervalued as Operators whilst at the same time understanding how

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essential we are to the smooth running and visual quality of a film."

“An initial meeting was held in a pub in Harrow on the 20th October 2009,” Cavaciuti continues. “Myself, Paul Edwards, Rodrigo Gutierrez, Martin Hume, Chris Plevin, Peter Robertson and Peter Taylor attended the meeting, and the ACO came into existence, we decided on a plan of action and a role to assume. Rodrigo heroically scribed our rules and regulations becoming our first President; much help was had from Dee Edwards at the GBCT and sincere advice received from Francis Russell at the BSC.” We have a proud and vibrant history, one built by dedicated operators who cared deeply about doing things the right way:

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The ACO has always been about more than credits, the job you’re on, or the equipment you use. It’s about the operators. The ones who move with the story, frame each moment, capture emotion, and help create the magic that unfolds behind the lens. This is translatable across the world.

The art of camera operating has never stood still. Over the decades, technology has transformed the tools we use, from the earliest film cameras through the rise of digital, the explosion of high-end television, and the arrival of remote and virtual production. Today, we find ourselves in a landscape where operators might move seamlessly between large-scale feature films, immersive television dramas, commercials, online content—all while navigating new tools like drones, gimbals, stabilizers, and LED volumes. passionately, precisely, and creatively. Our 15th Anniversary celebration in September marked a truly significant milestone.

The event was a wonderful occasion, well attended and a genuine celebration of our past, our present, and the bright future ahead. We have an amazing website populated with great articles, informative videos of our Q&A sessions and many interesting photographs of our members at work, and we have our quarterly magazine In the Frame, which celebrates our members incredible work and the support of our wonderful Patrons. We continue to work closely with the BSC and GBCT on the Operators Awards through our common Awards Committee. Over the years we have established a great working relationship with BAFTA and ScreenSkills, and we are firm partners with the SOC in LA. Our committees include Patron Liaison, Membership, Events, Editorial, Diversity, Merchandise, Website Content, Instagram and Facebook, and our indispensable and integral Training Committee.

Yet amid all this change, one truth has remained constant: the irreplaceable need for the human operator. Machines can capture images, but only operators can bring them to life. It is our intuition, our ability to interpret a director’s vision, to capture the cinematographer’s tone, to anticipate performance, and to feel the rhythm of a scene that gives meaning to the frame. Technology may evolve, but the operator’s role as storyteller, artist, and collaborator endures.

Zoe Goodwin ACO, Associate BSC, SOC, GBCT; President of the ACO

As the new President of this amazing Association, I will continue to advocate for recognition of this artistry both within and beyond the industry. Too often, the operator’s work is invisible to the wider audience, yet every audience member feels its impact. By sharing our stories, celebrating our members’ achievements, and mentoring the next generation, we ensure that the art of camera operating is never underestimated.

We all have a voice, and everyone has a chance to be heard. With so much uncertainty and struggle within our industry we can be stronger by working together and grow stronger as a community.

To those founding members, I extend my heartfelt gratitude. Without their commitment, we would not have grown into the association that exists and thrives today. They fought for recognition, for standards, and for the celebration of our craft. Every member of the ACO who has walked onto a set owes something to their vision and dedication.

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The ACO will always at our core keep championing the craft, in the same way the SOC does. We lift each other up, and pass down everything we know whether it be our industry-leading training courses or discussion groups and Q&As. After all, this isn’t just a job, it’s an art form—a creative one—that deserves to be celebrated and preserved.

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SOC MEMBERSHIP AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 CHARTER ACTIVE MEMBERS Parker Bartlett Paul Basta Michael Benson* Rupert Benson Jr Bob Bergdahl David Calloway Jerry Calloway Steve Conant Jim Connell Rick Cosko Jack Courtland Elliot Davis Sam Drummy Ron Francis William Gahret Ray Gonzales Jack Green Gil Haimson Peter Hapke Jim Hoover John Huneck Wayne Kennan Bob Keyes Norm Langley Thomas Laughridge* Steve Lydecker Brice Mack III Bob McBride Ed Morey Tom Munshower Al Myers Lee Nakahara Rick Neff Rik Nervik Dan Norris Skip Norton David Nowell Wayne Orr Richard Price Ernie Reed Arnold Rich Randall Robinson* Sam Rosen Michael Scott Bob Seaman Hal Shiffman Fred Smith Roger Smith Michael St. Hilaire Ray Stella Joe Steuben John Stevens Carol Sunflower Joseph Valentine Ronald Vidor

ACTIVE MEMBERS Jonathan Abrams Christine Adams Grant Adams Christian Adkins II Mira Ainbinder Colin Akoon Daniel Alaniz Michael Alba Shanele Alvarez Craig Anderl Colin Anderson Nathan Anderson Philip Anderson

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Dave Anglin Zefred Ansaldo Andrew Ansnick Mariana Antunano Christopher Aran Christopher Arata Greg Arch Francois Archambault Joseph Arena Joshua Argue John Armstrong Rebecca Arndt Jay Mack Arnette II Wayne Arnold Eli Aronoff Ted Ashton Jr. Steve Atkin Sébastien Audinelle Mark August* Grayson Austin Andrei Austin Armando Avallone Jacob Avignone Daniel Ayers Lonn Bailey Blaine Baker Scott Baker James Baldanza James Ball Steven Ballou Kenton Barber Jeff Barklage Peter Barta Dominic Bartolone Craig Bauer Jonathan Beattie Jonathan Beck Stefano Ben Adam Berman Justin Besser George Bianchini George Billinger* Daniel Bishop Bonnie Blake Joe Blodgett Simon Blouin Jeff Bollman John Boyd Manuel Branaa Chels Briseño Hilaire Brosio Garrett Brown Scott Browner Neal Bryant Stephen Buckingham Barret Burlage Jake Butler Quaid C de Baca Justin Cameron Stephen Campanelli Jeffrey Canfield Stewart Cantrell Jake Capistron Jose Cardenas Michael Cardenas Jeffrey Carolan Gaston Carrizo Michael Carstensen Eric Catelan Vincent Cerone Chad Chamberlain Frederic Chamberland

Dave Chameides Benjamin Chaves Charles Chen Joe Chess Jr. Reed Choinski William Christensen Damian Church Jessica Clarke-Nash Craig Cockerill C. Scott Coleman Nathan Conant Kris Conde Andrew Conder Robin Darius Conz Brown Cooper Fares Corbani Gilles Corbeil Luke Cormack Ross Coscia Javier Costa Daniel Cotroneo Richard Cottrell Donnie Crawford Rod Crombie Bradley Crosbie Jeff Crumbley Chris Cuevas John Christopher "Chris" Cuthbert John Dabrowski Dani Dagher Joshua Dallera Nicholas Davidoff Brian Davis Richard Davis Collin Davis Andrew Dean Thomas Dean Michael Deitch Ang Delgado William Demeritt John Densmore Caleb des Cognets Joel Deutsch Don Devine Vincent DeVries Kenny Dezendorf Troy Dick Matt Dobson Scott Dolan Timothy Dolan Matthew Doll Tim Dowling Rick Drapkin Megan Drew Scott Dropkin David Drzewiecki Mitch Dubin Orlando Duguay James Duhon Barry Eager Daniel Eckler Doriane Ede Pauline Edwards Benjamin Eeley Jason Ellis Sam Ellison Chris Ellison Jason Ellson David Emmerichs Kevin Emmons Daniel Erbeck

Erdem Ertal Alex Escarpanter Steve Essig Timothy Fabrizio Calvin Falk Kelli Falls Timothy Farmer Gregory Faysash Jesse Feldman Jeffrey Feller George Feucht Yvonne Feucht Chu Montgomery Fisher Andrew Fisher Caragh Fitzsimmons Sean Flannery Dawn Fleischman Matt Fleischmann Michael Flueck Dave Forrest Felix Forrest Ian Forsyth Justin Foster Tammy Fouts Ian Fox Keith Francis James Frater David Frederick* Michael Frediani* Brian Freesh Steven French Guido Frenzel Mick Froehlich Jeff Fry Michael Fuchs Hiroyuki Fukuda Michael Fylyshtan Les Gaddis Carlos Gajardo Aaron Gantt Paul Gardner David Gasperik Eric Gerber William Spencer Gillis Christopher Glasgow Harvey Glen Alexander Glucina Daniel Godar Jason Goebel Mark Goellnicht Daniel Gold Jonathan Goldfisher Zoe Goodwin-Stuart Robert Gorelick Roger Grange Afton Grant Billy Green Chad Griepentrog Ric Griffith James Gucciardo Robert Guernsey Robert Guertin Adam Gulbol Jeremy Guy Craig Haagensen Chris Haarhoff Badra Haidra Geoffrey Haley Ryan Hannah Trevor Hansford Simon Harding Timothy Harland

Matt Harshbarger Kent Harvey Zack Haskell Russell Hawkes Jason Hawkins Nikku Hearn-Sutton Mike Heathcote David Heide Werner Juergen Heinemann Erin Mathew Henning Dawn Henry Charles Henry Xavier Henselmann Chris Herr Orlando Herrera Channin Hesapene Steven Heuer Brandon Hickman David Hirschmann Jamie Hitchcock Allen E. Ho Bradley Hodson Scott Hoffman Jeffrey Holland Abraham Holtz Paul Horn Casey Hotchkiss Bradley Hruboska Ashley Hughes Brett Hurd Christian Hurley Matthew Hutchens Spencer Hutchins Jake Iesu Alexa Ihrt Dave Isern Christopher Ivins Alexxiss Jackson Alec Jarnagin Simon Jayes Geoffrey Jean-Baptiste Jennie Jeddry Andrew "AJ" Johnson Quenell Jones Steven Jones Sven Joukes Henry Joy IV John Joyce David Judy Mark Jungjohann Stefanos Kafatos Katherine Kallergis David Kanehann Mark Karavite Dan Kavanaugh Jason Kay Deke Keener Adam Keith April Kelley Cushing Brian Kelly Alan G. Kelly Kent Kennicutt Meg Kettell Junhee Kim Taro Kimura Damien King Aaron King Martin Kitchen Christian Kitscha David Knox Tarık Han Koç Beth Kochendorfer

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Julius Koivistoinen Denny Kortze Robert Kositchek Bryan Koss Steve Krasznai Bud Kremp Michael Krizaj Jay Kulick Philippe Labaky Andrew Laboy Robert LaLonde Axel Langmaack Thomas Lappin Frank Larson Kristian Lawing Tung Thanh Le Ferdinand le Grange Sergio Leandro da Silva Tom Lebaric Jason Leeds Alan Lennox Alexandre "Kapax" Lesmes Ilan Levin Mikael Levin Rachael Levine Sarah Levy Ryan Lewis Jun Li David Liebling Matthew Lingerfelt Abigail Linne Hugh Litfin Nicole Lobell Chris Loh Hal Long Jessica Lopez Steve Lopez Benjamin Lowell Junior Lucano Gregory Lundsgaard Guido Lux Erin Lynch Colin MacDonnell Ian MacDougall Fabio Macedo Jill MacLauchlan Paul Magee Hanafi Malik Giuseppe Malpasso James Marin Tomas Marshall Jared Marshall Philip Martinez Justin Marx Megan Masur J. Steven Matzinger Nathan Maulorico Brennan Maxwell Ben McBurnett Peter McCaffrey Bill McClelland Jim McConkey BJ McDonnell Calum McFarlane Jim McGibbon Patrick McGinley Ian McGlocklin Christopher McGuire James McKinney Ossie McLean Nathan Meade Rocker Meadows

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Josh Medak Aaron Medick Alan Mehlbrech Luisa Mendoza Olivier Merckx Matias Mesa Jack Messitt John Paul Meyer Michael Mickens Thomas Miller Janice Min Diego Miranda John Ross Misa Andrew Mitchell William "Bill" Mitchell William Molina Michel "Mitch" Mommaerts Christopher Moone Mark Moore K. Neil Moore Leon Moralić Denis Moran Jarrett Morgan Matthew Moriarty* Josh Morton John "Buzz" Moyer Jeff Muhlstock Sarah Mulholland Nick Muller Scott Mumford P. K. Munson, Jr Keith Murphy Reid Murphy Sean Murray Nicholas Musco Saade Mustafa Yoshinobu Nagamori Sam Naiman Sarah Natoli Carl Nenzen Loven Julye Newlin William Nielsen Kenny Niernberg Kurt Nolen Randy Nolen Austin Nordell Connor O'Brien William O'Drobinak Tony O'Loughlan, ACS Mick O'Rourke Osman Oksuz Andrew Oliver David Olivera Brian Osmond Brian Outland Carlos "Kako" Oyarzun Georgia Packard* Mario Page Marios Panagiotopoulos Noah Pankow Andrew Parke Micah Pastore Eva Marie Paz Paul Peddinghaus Emmanuel Perez Angelica Perez-Castro Andre Perron John Perry Matthew A Petrosky Jeff Phillips Alan Pierce John Pingry

Jens Piotrowski Joseph Piscitelli David Plakos Martin Polach James Poole Miranda Porter Craig Porter Miguel Porto Selene Preston Theodore Dalton Price Carl Prinzi Sasha Proctor Joe Prudente Adrian Pruett Louis Puli James Puli Kelly Pun Ryan Purcell Francisco Quiros Krum Liz Radley David Rakoczy Muhamamad Rifky Akmal Ramadhan Yavir Ramawtar Christian Ramírez-Coll Michael Rathgeber Juan Pablo Reyes Alejandro Reynoso Bradley Richard Luke Rihl Ari Robbins Peter Robertson Brooks Robinson Brent Robinson Gerhard Rodriguez Manolo Rojas Sharra Romany John Romeo Peter Rosenfeld Brian Rosso Jesse Roth Janice Ruona Reid Russell P. Scott Sakamoto Will Sampson Joel San Juan Juanjo Sanchez Joe Sanchez Bry Sanders Milton Santiago Ricardo Sarmiento Christian Satrazemis Gerard Sava Sean Savage Chris Scarafile Joerg Schenten Mark Schmidt Aaron Schuh Vadim Schulz Richard Schutte Ariel Schvartzman Andrew Schwartz Matthew Schween David Jean Schweitzer Fabrizio Sciarra Bob Scott Ian Seabrook Dave Selle Lisa Sene Nick Serabyn Brian Sergott Barry Seybert

Barnaby Shapiro Michael Sharp David Shawl Osvaldo Silvera Mark Skinner Stewart Smith Marques Smith Gregory Smith Kelsey Smith Marty Smith Teddy Smith Vanessa Smith Needham Smith III Dean Smollar Robin Smtih Todd Antonio Somodevilla Andy (Andrew) Sparaco Mark Sparrough David Speck Benjamin Spek Francis Spieldenner Lisa Stacilauskas Charles Stancliff Robert Starling Richard Steele Robert Stenger Jamie Sterba Meagan Stockemer Thomas Stork Aymae Sulick David Svenson David Taicher Ian Takahashi Jaron Tauch Gregory Taylor Brian Taylor Neal Ten Eyck Domae Tetsuyuki Paige Thomas David Thompson Henry Tirl Lucas Tomoana Remi Tournois Neil Toussaint Ryan Toussieng Eric Tramp Alex Traumann Bobb Truax Michael Tsimperopoulos Chris Tufty* Joshua R. Turner Dan Turrett Brian Tweedt Jonathan Tyler Paula Tymchuk Joseph Urbanczyk Jim van Dijk Dale Vance, Jr. Thomas Vannozzi Paul Varrieur Leandro Vaz Da Silva Jimmy Velarde Marisa Velez Benjamin Verhulst Peter Vietro-Hannum Adi Visser Theresa Vitale Blake Waldock Timothy Walker Jian Wang Shaoyun Wang Gareth Ward

Gretchen Warthen Michael "Mic" Waugh Raney "Bo" Webb Brian Weed Jeremy Weiss Aiken Weiss Drew Welker Scott Wellington Alex Wentworth Britt West Des Whelan Derek Whipple Mande Whitaker Robert Whitaker Jen White Parker Whittemore Peter Wilke Jonathan Williams Ken Willinger Tom Wills Chad Wilson Ayrton Winitana David Wittkower David Wolf Ryan Wood Ian Woolston-Smith Watcharawit Ya-Inta Santiago Yniguez Julien Zeitouni Eric Zimmerman Mirko Zlatar Brenda Zuniga

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Rachel Aberly Haffe Acosta Adeshola Adigun Gilbert Aguilar Justin Vincent Aguirre Alex Ajayi Eddie Akaba Michelle Alanis Domini Alcantara Mario "Rio" Allen Corey Allen Tyler Allison Marco Alonso Monedero Consuelo Althouse Alesandro Alvarez Austin Alward Neil Amin Kristiona Arnds Beau Conner Atwood Ruben Avendano Laurence "Lo" Avenet-Bradley Nick Azzaro Carter Bailey Denson Baker Jeffrey Ball Oleksii Bardadym John Barrett Braden Batsford Claudio Bautista Jon Beanlands Bedik Bedikian Trevor Beeler Leo Behrens Jessica Bennett Adam Berland Nicolas Betancurt Sirtaj Bhangu Jordan Biagomala

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SOC MEMBERSHIP AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 Nicholas Bianchi LaRhae Black Masýa Beyond Blackmon Cody Blevins Curtis Boggs Jean-Paul Bonneau Theodore Bonus Blasi Ethan Borsuk Amber Bournett David Boyd Ronald Bracey Sasa Brajovic Roger Branit Michael Bravin Chadwick Brock Danny Brown Rochelle Brown Deborah Brozina Amber Buchanan Bong Buno Sasha Burdett Milana Burdette Michael Burke Martin Peter Bustamante Jake Butters Chip Byrd Enrique Camacho Gabriel Camacho Alex Cameron Dwight O. Campbell Bettina Campomanes Jeffy Can Erick Cancela Michael Candelori Eduardo Capriles Tanner Carlson Trevor Carroll-Coe Anne Carson Marc Casey Teresa Castillo Katherine Castro Brian Castro Ryan Celli Daniel Ceruti Shirley Chan Carmen Chan Mike Chan Jac Cheairs Bo-Yu Chen Shun Man Cheung Jason Chew Joseph Choi Yongmin Choi Chirag Chopra Antonio Cisneros Cheli Clayton Samaras Matt Cohen Ricardo Cohen C.C. Cope Gabriel Copeland Josh Coppenbarger Sean Corbett Bill Cornelius Joshua Cornelius Eric Arnold Cortez Austin Cortina Gareth Cox Michael Crankshaw Richard Crudo, ASC Jack Cruikshank Jack Cummings Chad Daring

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Jake Davidson Gemini Elisabet Davis Carlos Giovanni De Leon Seth Dean Marc Deckert Farhad Dehlvi Marcus Del Negro Enrique Del Rio Galindo Nicholas Demaree Alan Dembek James DeMello Johnny Derango Kyle Derry Aleksei Derzhavin Sean Devine Duncan deYoung Juan Martin Deza Amorena Chelsea Diaz-Garcia Michael Distefano Bryan Donnell Laisa Dos Santos David Dowell Jichen Duan Katherine Dudley Euan Duff Simon Duggan, ACS Natalie Dundas James Dunham Keith Dunkerley Blaine Dunkley Colin Duran Rachel Dusa Robert Dutton Luke Dyra Brian Dzyak Jesse Eagle Bridger Eberhart Kate Eccarius Sooz Edie Jordan Edwards M. Dean Egan Caleb Einhorn Praveen Elankumaran Richard Eldridge Cassandra Ellis James Elliston Laura Eraud Alexandre Ermel Matthew Ewing Jon Farmer Zane Farmer Carlos Manuel Feliciano Marcus Ferguson Stephanie Rose Figgins Matthew Figueroa Jose Figueroa-Baez Ievgen Filatov Kurt Finney Michael Fischer Derek Fisher Timothy Fitzgerald Andrew Fletcher Michael Floam Rob Flood Marilyn Flores Christopher Flurry Ryan Forte Steven Fracol Donovan Fraser Ben Fredman Josh Friz Brennan Full

Darnell Gadberry Lauren Gadd Daniel Galastro Aimee Galicia Torres Tyson Galland Ryan Galvan Augusto Garcia Morgan Gardiner Danner Gardner Benoît C. Gauthier Morteza Gheidi Jake Giaviano Diego Gilly Shingo Gima Ilya Gittelson Ryan Gladstone Carolyn Glassman Jeremiah Godfrey Mike Gomes Kristel Gomez Paulina Gomez Emily Gonzales Alexandra Gonzalez Al Gonzalez Leonardo Gonzalez Noelia Gonzalez Casiano Edgar Gonzalez-Leon David Gordon Giulia Governo Samuel Grant Cory Green Brian Greenway Hayden Greiwe Henry Grenier Heather Grothues Omar Guinier Grayson Guldenschuh Josef "Joe" Gunawan Shelly Gurzi Gregory Gustafson Loren Hamilton Kira Handel Tobias Harbo Sophia Harbo Moxie Harfeld Connor Hargreaves Bruce William Harper Taylor Harris Brett Harrison Jordan Rae Herron Mike Herrst Corey Hess Jeff Hester Stephen Hicken Steven M Hirohama Emily Hock Karson Holbrook Candy Holguin Alonso Homs Matthew Hoodhood Christopher Horne Ariana Hoshino Benjamin Hoskin Jake Howard Connie Huang Alexander Hufschmid Erin Hughes Adam Hull Kieran Humphries Nicholas Huynh Leandro Imaz Gregory Irwin

Samantha Isom Ali Ivosevich Natalie Izquierdo Justin Jach Devin Jamieson Milan Janicin Austin Jansma Natasha Naoe Jarmon Keith Jefferies Alan Jensen James Jetel Alysa Jette Carlos Jimenez Darren Joe Taylor Johns Megan Johnson Dean Johnson Derek Johnson Jefferson T Jones Lindsey Jones Savanna Jones Bre Jones Timothy Kane Bilal Karaman Ray Karwel Brandon Kelly Ryan Kerr Kate Ketcham Brian Kilborn Mark Killian Dae Hyun Kim Simon King Kevin Kisling Michael Klaric Josh Knepper Jason Knobloch James Knowles Brian Koerber Nick Kolias Adam Kolkman Hannah Kopek Lloyd Kozel Nicholas Kramer Dora Krolikowska Jared Kruger Andrew Kurchinski Michelle Kwong Austen Lane Nicholas Langley Laurence Langton Kate Larose Vivian Lau Yan Shun Douglas Lau Joseph Lavallee Nandan Lawande Connor Lawson Hoang Khang Le Nguyen Jinuk Lee Leeann Leonard Barbie Leung Alan Levi Josh Levi-Rodgers Matthew Levin Jasen Lewis Yixuan Li Jiayu Li Yucong Li Ilya Lie-Nielsen Emily Lien Jon Lile Matthew Lima Niels Eric Lindelien

Julia Liu Gordon Lonsdale Dominic Lopez Jasmine Lord Bob Lord Justin Lovell Zoe Lubeck Christopher Lymberis Daniel Lynn Matt Lyons Danni Ma Grant MacAllister Neil Maciejewski Logan Mack Jeremy Mackie Krisel Magaña Dominik Mainl Bala Santosh Majji Francesco Malandrino Chris Malenfant Charles Mandell Steven Mangurten Dean Maniuszko LaDawn Manuel Gareth Manwaring Max Margolin Matthew Marino Sabrina Marki Ben Marshall Jose Del C Martinez Nicole Martinez Giorgio Martorana Miha Matevzic Fabian Maurilus Brett Mayfield Jack Mayo Matthew McCloskey Brendan Mccool Rob McGrath Larkin McLaughlin Ryan Mclemore Alaina McManus Alexandra Menapace Christopher Metcalf Tomislav Mihaylov Max Miles Logan Miller Jonathan Miller Rod Millington Trent Millspaugh Glen Mitku Bongani Mlambo Colleen Mleziva K. Adriana Modlin-Liebrecht Michael Modrich Madelyn Momano Michael Monar Nick Montalvo Kenneth Montgomery Nikolaus Montroy Jeffrey Moore Autumn Moran Vincent Moretto Brian Morgan Nolan Morice Isaak Morin Dean Morin Zach Morrison Damon Mosier Patrick Moynahan Charlie Muentes David Mun

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Matthew Murnan Galen Murray Hassan Nadji Niklaus Naekel Michael Naify Navid Namazi Osiris Nascimento Rudolf Nayshuler Lasha Nebieridze Colemar Nichols Benjamin Nielsen Riley Nightingale Gerald Nonato Heather Norton Crescenzo Notarile, ASC Tiffany Null Sam O'Melia Scott O'Neil Chris Oeurn Azariah Oldacre Fabio Olgiati Evelyn Onyango Bodie Orman Matt Ornelas Luis Orozco Pascal Orrego Jarrod Oswald Sawyer Oubre Paul Overacker Robin Pabello Lorena Pages Pradas Quincy Paglaro Justin Painter Larry Parker Steven Parker Amanda Parker Weerapat "Art" Parnitudom Evan Parquette David Parrella Andrew Parrotte Raymond Parsons Om Pathak Jeon Patton Melody Peace Lauren Peele Carolyn Pender Florencia Perez Cardenal Darren Perkins Maria Perlifonova Efrem Peter Nicholas Peters Kyle Petitjean Jon Philion Joe Pierce Sarah Anne Pierpont Sienna Pinderhuges Jessica Pinns Christopher Pinto W.S. Pivetta Andrew Plaza Victor Ponce Ino Yang Popper Arvil Prewitt Ernesto Prieto Mike Prior David Quateman Maria Quintana Joshua Ramos Alejandro Ramos Jameson Randall Unnikrishnan Raveendranathen

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Matthew Reid Brice Reid Bill Reiter Justin Revis Rey Reyes Lizardo Reyes Jr. Jules Rico Felix J Rios Arce Marco Rivera Chad Rivetti Codi Roberts Sade Robinson Flaminia Romani Tania Romero Ariana Romero Rodriguez Paloma Ronquillo Alissa Rooney Carter Ross Addison Rudicile Nichole Ruiz Sebastian Russell Jordan Sadler Thomas Santangelo George Santo Pietro Hector Santos Michael Sapienza Rebecca Sapp Jodi Savitz Steve Saxon Daniel Scarpati Caden Schuber Ryan Schultz Adam Schwartz Nick Schwyter Angelia Sciulli Kyle Scott Christopher Seehase Alejandro Selman Priscilla Marie Serrano Joseph Setele Gaurav Shah Mahadi Shawon Daniel Sheats Nevo Shirazi Dima Shorin Merlin Showalter Yevgeniy Shrayber Ian Siepmann Baum Pierson Silver Kingkan Siripiriyakul Ryan Skeete John Slade Jan Sluchak Alex Slupski Prentice Smith Joshua Smith Robert Smith Matt Smith Jeremiah Smith Alexander Somarriba Laurent Soriano Cory Spawn James Starr David Steel Kate Steinhebel Owen Stephens Roxanne Stephens Robert Stern Andrew Lane Stevens Chris Stiles Landis Stokes Samuel Stonefield

Joshua Stringer Diego Suarez Keir Suggett Jeremy Sultan Dustin Supencheck Christian Swoboda Andy Sydney John Taggart Tiffany Taira Alena Tam Jovan Tanasijevic Larry Tang Julio Tardaguila Niknaz Tavakolian Gareth Taylor Michael Tebinka John Templeton Thomas Thickett Jason Toledo Joseph Torres Jr. Josh Treadaway Cristian Trova Jessie Turner Wes Turner Thomas "Joe" Tyler Rebecca Ulmo Tim Unger Sandra Valde James Valdez Dioh Valentine Anthony Valerio Ben Van Cleave MacKenzie Vance Zohar Varadi Carolina Vazquez Gustavo Ivan Vazquez Martinez Xavier Velasquez Gina Victoria Marshall Victory Naomi Villanueva Zachariah Vincent Stefan Vino-Figueroa James Wall Neil Watson Evan Weidenkeller Kirk Wells Brian Wennersten Christoph Werner Erin G. Wesley Hunter Whalen Kristopher Wheeler Bryan White Morgan Whitmore Hugo Will John Williams Justin Wilson Jared Wilson Chris Wittenborn Sam Wood Jefferey Wright HaiTao Wu Peiqi "Eric" Wu Zachary Ziyu Wu Jules Wurm Daniel Wurschl Yifan Xiang Hansen Yang Keegan Yang Kevin Yee Tim Yoder Hao Yu

June Zandona Aiden Zanini Lorenzo Zanini Matan Zanzuri Shreyans Zaveri Oleksandr Zemlyanyy Yuanhao Zhang Yiqiao Zhao Haoxiang Zheng Scot Zimmerman Evan Zissimopulos Andriy Zvir Timothy Zwicky Nikolai Zychowicz

EDUCATOR MEMBERS Kathryn Boyd Batstone Cynthia Harrig Erick Hendrickson Erika Houle Jae-mo Koo Rafael Nobre Jennifer Schneider Ralph Watkins

STUDENT MEMBERS Loïse Alter Reynaldo A. Aquino Yves Arispe Jessica Arzate Cerecedo Zakrey Barisione Kaeley Beam Jarriel Bolusan Marco Brochier EmilyFaye C. Sidorovich Raleigh Capozzalo Isabelle Cotney Mario E. Crisostomo Payton Daly Mihika Das Ian Deleón Maria Egorova David Ettedgui Ryan Fajet Thomas Farrenkopf Zhili Feng Jonathan Gelfond Tyriek Gibson Christian Hall Liam Hoole Yujie Jerry Hu Jamison Huang Shi Hyoung Jeon Jamie Jude Kyle Knyazev-Julinski YinYun Lin Uriel Lopez Shang Jui Lu Hanqing Ma Luisa Madrid Maryn McGaw Vedder Michel Fabian Montes Andi Obarski Ivan Oyarzabal Alexis Patton Fryderyk Potoczek Lilliana Rice Kanat Rymtayev Andrew Santos Claudia Sepulveda Timothy Shin

Sika Stanton Carley Ann Steichen Aakash Subramaniam Justin Tamayo Grace Thomas Mads Fridolin Vejlby Lydia Velitis Joewi Verhoeven Sachin Vinay Yijun Wang Shaelyn Welsh Matt Wimbush Eva Wu Haowei Yen Chen Yuan Zhenglong Zhai Jiuxin Zhu

RETIRED MEMBERS Aldo Antonelli Paul Babin Tom Barron James Blanford Bruce Catlin Anthony Cobbs Tom Cox Tom Cox Ivan Craig Richard Cullis David Elkins Randy Feemster Lance Fisher Dick Fisher Eric Fletcher Jerry Fuller Anthony Gaudioz Bob Hagerty Kevin Hewitt Ken Hilmer Gary Holt Robert Horne Philip Hurn Mark LaBonge Heather MacKenzie James Mann Stan McClain* Michael McClary Ron McManus Mike Meinaardus Emmanuel Metaxas Robert Moore Michael Mulvey David Parrish Aaron Pazanti Richard Rawlings, Jr Andy Romanoff Frank Ruttencutter Martin Schaer Carl Schumacher, Sr. Chuck Schuman Philip Schwartz Guy Skinner George Stephenson Joseph Tawil Kit Whitmore

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