Women In Media was proud to host the 2025 Altitude Awards Ceremony. It was an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the artistry and impact of women and gender non-conforming cinematographers, gaffers, and camera operators. Ten remarkable semi-finalists were honored, four standout winners were celebrated, and one emerging talent received special recognition. All earned valuable prizes and well-deserved peer respect across the industry. Photo gallery of the ceremony and party below.

Congratulations To The 2025 Winners!

Congratulations To The Finalists And Semi-Finalists!

First Place: Sarah Whelden
Second Place: Audrey Biche
Third Place: Luisa Madrid
Fourth Place: Jasmine Karcey
Emerging Filmmaker: Paloma Ronquillo

Semi-Finalists
Genevieve Agar
Sara Garth
Kate Ketcham
Jo Jo Lam
Caitlin Machak
Angelica Perez-Castro
Rayana Rasamee
Lucia Rinaldi
Sharra Romany
Tara Sanders Brooks

Altitude Awards Program

Download the Program (PDF) or view slideshow below.

Thank you to our Featured Presenters

Sandra Valde Hansen, ASC – Cinematographer: The Summer I Turned Pretty, The L-Word: Generation Q, Clean Slate
Johanna Coelho – Cinematographer: The Pitt, The Rookie, Seance
Daniel Band – President, Bandpro
Nancy Schreiber, ASC – Cinematographer: P-Valley, The Comeback, Better Things
Deborah Pratt – Creator/Director: Quantum Leap (original and reboot)
Steven Poster – Cinematographer: Hemlock Grove, Close Encounters Of the Third Kind, Daddy Daycare
Daniela Mileykovsky ~ Cinematographer/Camera Operator, Voice of America, BET HER Presents, and Altitude Awards 2024 1st Place Winner.

Photos by Erin Neumeyer

Photos by Claudia Hoag

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