The Society of Camera Operators revealed the recipients of Camera Operator of the Year in Film and Television during the 2025 SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

P. Scott Sakamoto took Camera Operator of the Year in Film for A Complete Unknown. Camera Operator of the Year in Television recipients were Scott Dropkin for the Yellowstone episode “Life is a Promise” with Abby Linne as “B” Camera Operator and Jed Seus as “C” Camera Operator.

The SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize outstanding achievements by individuals in film and television production. The evening wrapped a two-day celebration that began Friday with the inaugural Honoree & Nominee Reception on February 14, a casual event celebrating nominees and recipients.

“On behalf of all of us at the SOC, congratulations to our Camera Operators of the Year and all of tonight’s honorees. Your artistry and dedication to the craft are truly inspiring,” SOC President Matthew Moriarty said in a statement. “This year’s awards not only celebrate excellence in our field, but also recognize the courage of our first responders and the dedication of visual storytellers who document history as it unfolds.”