Instagram/Autumn Durald Arkapaw Movie Historic Oscar win: Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win Best Cinematography, breaking a 98-year Academy Awards barrier. March 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - At the 98th Academy Awards, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history not once, but twice. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color to ever receive a nomination for Best Cinematography, and then, in a landmark moment, she became the first woman to ever win the award.