By Jim Thompson

Isidore “Izzy” Mankofsky, ASC is not a tall man by any stretch of the imagination. But for a few moments last Sunday evening, he was the biggest man in Hollywood. He was invited to stand up on the stage of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel ballroom to accept the ASC Presidents Award at the 23rd Annual American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Awards Gala.

Mankofsky eagerly took the stage, graciously accepted the award from Director Larry Yust and thanked the many people who helped him along the way. He spoke over a room packed with people who came to honor him, including many of the world’s top cinematographers and Hollywood celebrities such as Director Christopher Nolan, Director/Producer/Actor Clint Eastwood and Director Paul Mazursky.

I was particularly gratified to see Izzy receive this award because he was instrumental in helping me launch my career in Hollywood. In fact, when I first trekked to Hollywood some 30 years ago, Izzy opened up those first doors and helped me kick-start my career.

Congratulations to Izzy and the many outstanding cinematographers who received awards at this prestigious event.

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