SUKI MEDENCEVIC, ASC

Cinematographer

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​Born in Derventa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Suki’s early curiosity for arts and science led him to still photography. His high school research paper on the use of high-frequency electric current in Kirlian photography was published in Galaksija, Yugoslavia’s most prestigious scientific journal.
Suki launched his filmmaking journey at The National Film School for Dramatic Arts (FDU) in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. He continued his education at the renowned National Film School (FAMU) in Prague, Czech Republic, where he earned a Master’s Degree with Honors in cinematography. Shortly thereafter, he was invited to the USA as a Visiting Scholar at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.
Following his studies, he launched his professional career as a cinematographer in the motion picture industry. Since his first feature film shoot in 1994, Suki has worked steadily in film and television productions, collaborating with major studios such as WB, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Disney Studios, Amazon, Apple, Pixar, ILM, and many other independent production companies.
In recognition of his artistic achievements, Suki was inducted into the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) in 2010, a globally recognized organization for cinematographers. He recently also became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). He currently serves as the Chair of the ASC International Committee, which oversees collaboration between the ASC and the global cinematography community.
Suki has balanced his career in cinematography with a deep commitment to education, conducting workshops, lectures, master classes, and seminars at prestigious U.S. and international educational institutions, including Art Center College of Design, UCLA, USC, AFI, NYFA, FAMU (Prague), and FDU (Belgrade). He was a head lecturer and creator of a very successful Film Training Program at St. Croix, USVA in 2024. In the same year, he earned a Telly Award for Best Live Interview Program as the host of the ASC's "Clubhouse Conversations," a series of interviews with the world's most distinguished cinematographers.

In recognition of his educational efforts, he was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) by Logos University.
Suki’s cinematography has garnered numerous international awards, including a prestigious nomination for The Golden Frog at Camerimage, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography. His other accolades include the "Jan Award" from ASBH for Best Cinematography in TV Programming and "The Best Photography Award" at the Mostra di Valencia International Film Festival in Spain.
Suki is also a passionate still photographer with several solo and group exhibits to his credit. In his free time, he enjoys playing music, cooking, and traveling with his family.

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