Rodrigo Prieto: 2021 Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking

The 2021 Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking is bestowed upon Rodrigo Prieto, an award-winning cinematographer known for his meticulous setups, unconventional camerawork, rich use of color, and ability to create moving, visceral cinematic experiences. His frequent collaborators include Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, Oliver Stone, and Alejandro González Iñárritu. Nominated for three Academy Awards—for his work on Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2006) and Scorsese’s Silence (2017) and The Irishman (2019)—he has also been recognized by the Independent Spirit Awards, BAFTA, and the American Society of Cinematographers.

The Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking includes a cash award of $100,000 and a commemorative trophy.