Photography and cinematography awards honored in Italy

Bologna is organizing a series of tributes to celebrate the centenary of renowned photographer Nino Migliori. The city has launched several initiatives, including an urban art installation by CHEAP that will feature posters of Migliori’s work in public spaces between via Indipendenza and surrounding streets. Additionally, the Nino Migliori Photography Award 2025-2026 held a ceremony at the Cappella Farnese to honor the theme ‘Environment as a Quality of Life’.

In the field of cinematography, the 31st edition of the Gianni Di Venanzo International Cinematography Award has announced its 2026 recipients. Danish cinematographer Dan Laustsen has been awarded the ‘Esposimetro d’Oro’ for his lifetime achievement, recognizing a career that includes work on ‘The Shape of Water’ and the ‘John Wick’ saga. Marco Graziaplena received the award for Italian film photography for ‘Duse’, while Dariusz Wolski was honored for foreign film photography for ‘Nuremberg’.