TMDb/One Battle After Another Movie Cinematographer Michael Bauman wins ASC top honor for "One Battle After Another," becoming the Oscar frontrunner in a tight race one week before the Academy ... April 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - One Battle After Another's cinematographer Michael Bauman has secured the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) top honor for feature film cinematography. This victory positions Bauman as a leading contender for the Academy Award, which will be decided in exactly one week. The race for best cinematography this year has been notably close.