2017 Oscar Predictions: Best Cinematography

READ MORE: 2017 Oscar Predictions

Four newcomers have broken into the ranks of nominated cinematographers this year: “Arrival” DP Bradford Young, the first African-American to land an Oscar nomination in this category, Swedish Linus Sandgren (“La La Land”), James Laxton  (“Moonlight”), and Australian Greig Fraser (“Lion”). All are vying against veteran and two-time-nominee Rodrigo Prieto (Martin Scorsese’s “Silence”).

The favorite is Sandgren for his innovative and fluidly choreographed 35 mm camera work on “La La Land.”

READ MORE: How the Election Could Impact Oscar Craft Nominations 

Contenders (in order of likelihood to win)

1. Linus Sandgren (“La La Land”)
2. Bradford Young (“Arrival”)
3. Greig Fraser (“Lion”)
4. James Laxton (“Moonlight”)
5. Rodrigo Prieto (“Silence”)

Stay on top of the latest breaking Oscar news! Sign up for our Awards newsletters here.