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Greig Fraser is an Australian cinematographer.
Key Information
He received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Dune (2021) and two other nominations for Lion (2016) and Dune: Part Two (2024). He is also known for Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Rogue One (2016), The Batman (2022), and The Creator (2023).
Early life and education
[edit]Greig Fraser graduated from Luther College in Croydon Hills in 1993.[1] He studied at the RMIT University in Melbourne. Despite forming an interest in photography at an early age, Fraser discovered that videography was perhaps a medium he felt more passion for as he started harnessing his skills along with his first feature documentary as Cinematographer, P.I.N.S., which released in 2000.[2][3]
Career
[edit]For his short film Cracker Bag he was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2003 AFI Awards.[4]
For his work on Lion,[5] he won the American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases and AACTA Award for Best Cinematography and received Academy Award and BAFTA Award nominations.
Fraser shot Rogue One on the Arri Alexa 65 large format digital camera and Panavision lenses from the 1970s, making it the first feature film shot entirely with the Alexa 65. Fraser said of working with the Alexa 65, "The images are sharper and have more resolution, and those things are an advantage, but for me it is about the depth of the image -- there is a three-dimensionality to it. Often the beauty came from the texture; we found that the camera excelled when we were filming something with texture; it really enhanced the quality of picture."[6]
Fraser returned to the Star Wars franchise with the 2019 television series The Mandalorian. In 2020, for his work on the series, Fraser won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour).
For his work on Dune he won his first Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 2022. Fraser said a feature of his work in that film was intentionally using simple compositions, "We tried to simplify the frames as much as we could. By doing that, we've been able to give the viewers that absorption of story and experience" and colour palette: "We tried quite hard to make sure that it all sat within a certain tone."[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Fraser met costume designer Jodie Fried in Sydney in 2004, while they were working on a short film. After moving to the United States in 2008, they were married in a helicopter above Las Vegas. They live in Los Angeles with their three children.[9]
Critical reception
[edit]Film critic Glenn Kenny has praised Fraser's work in The Batman and Dune, saying they were a "sort of stunning magic trick": "There's both a gauziness and a heft to his imagery. His use of shadow and silhouette is masterful, and does so much to convey a sense of foreboding and tension."[10] Fellow cinematographer and Academy Award winner Roger Deakins praised Fraser's work on The Batman as "extraordinary", and called Fraser's and the film's omission from being nominated in the category at the 95th Academy Awards due to the Academy's tendency to avoid superhero films "snobbery."[11]
Critic Susan Wloszczyna praised his work on Lion, saying it was "visually poetic".[12]
Filmography
[edit]Feature film
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jewboy | Tony Krawitz | |
| 2006 | The Caterpillar Wish | Sandra Sciberras | |
| Out of the Blue | Robert Sarkies | ||
| 2009 | Bright Star | Jane Campion | |
| Last Ride | Glendyn Ivin | ||
| The Boys Are Back | Scott Hicks | ||
| 2010 | Let Me In | Matt Reeves | |
| 2012 | Killing Them Softly | Andrew Dominik | |
| Snow White and the Huntsman | Rupert Sanders | ||
| Zero Dark Thirty | Kathryn Bigelow | ||
| 2014 | Foxcatcher | Bennett Miller | |
| The Gambler | Rupert Wyatt | ||
| 2016 | Lion | Garth Davis | |
| Rogue One | Gareth Edwards | ||
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | Garth Davis | |
| Vice | Adam McKay | ||
| 2021 | Dune | Denis Villeneuve | |
| 2022 | The Batman | Matt Reeves | |
| 2023 | The Creator | Gareth Edwards | With Oren Soffer; Also credited as co-producer |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Denis Villeneuve | |
| 2026 | Project Hail Mary † | Phil Lord Christopher Miller |
Post-production |
Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lucky | Nash Edgerton | |
| Stranded | Stuart McDonald | ||
| 2006 | Love This Time | Rhys Graham | |
| The Water Diary | Jane Campion | Segment of 8 | |
| 2007 | The Lady Bug | Segment of To Each His Own Cinema | |
| Crossbow | David Michôd | ||
| Spider | Nash Edgerton | ||
| 2008 | Netherland Dwarf | David Michôd | |
| Theo huong den ma di (The Fading Light) | Thien Do | ||
| 2009 | The Life | Rupert Sanders | |
| 2011 | Scenes from the Suburbs | Spike Jonze | |
| 2013 | Greatness Awaits | Rupert Sanders |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Episodes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Mandalorian | Dave Filoni Deborah Chow |
"Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" "Chapter 3: The Sin" "Chapter 7: The Reckoning" (With Baz Idoine); Also credited as co-producer on season 1 |
[13] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | Lion | Nominated | [14] |
| 2021 | Dune | Won | [15] | ||
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Nominated | [16] | ||
| 2016 | BAFTA Awards | Best Cinematography | Lion | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Dune | Won | |||
| 2022 | The Batman | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Lion | Won | |
| 2021 | Dune | Won | |||
| 2022 | The Batman | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Nominated |
Other awards
References
[edit]- ^ Delibasic, Suzan (27 February 2017). "Oscars 2017: Former Melbourne man Greig Fraser nominated for Best Cinematography for Lion". Herald Sun. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Truth in the Image: Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (28 March 2022). "The 'Dune' cinematographer had a very Aussie reaction to getting an Oscar". The Brag. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees".
- ^ O'Falt, Chris (14 December 2016). "How 'Rogue One' and 'Lion' DP Greig Fraser Found Realism In the Earth and Stars". IndieWire. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Greig Fraser on "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"". Arri. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Cinematographer Greig Fraser Looks Back on His Love for 'Dune'". 26 March 2022.
- ^ March 27, Christian Holub; EDT, 2022 at 11:18 PM. "Oscar-winning 'Dune' cinematographer teases sequel: 'It's bigger and better'". EW.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Idato, Michael (27 October 2017). "Greig Fraser and Jodie Fried on life after marrying in a Las Vegas helicopter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Lemire, Christy. "The Batman movie review & film summary (2023) | Roger Ebert". rogerebert.com/.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (11 March 2023). "Breaking Baz: Oscar Winner Sir Roger Deakins Says, "The Best Cinematography Hasn't Been Nominated" This Year, Thinks Oscars Are "Snobby" About Cinematographers Of Popular Movies". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Lion movie review & film summary (2016) | Roger Ebert".
- ^ Sarkisian, Jacob. "'The Mandalorian' cinematographer said shooting baby Yoda was similar to shooting Christian Bale in 'Vice'". Insider. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "The 89th Academy Awards". Oscars.org. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "The 94th Academy Awards". Oscars.org. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Oscar Nominations 2025 List: Nominees by Category". ABC. 23 January 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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Greig Fraser
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Early years
Early life
Greig Fraser was born on 3 October 1975 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[1] Fraser developed an early interest in photography during his high school years, where he studied photography and media, fostering a passion for storytelling through images.[3] He attended Luther College in Croydon Hills, graduating in 1993.[6] This formative period laid the groundwork for his later pursuit of formal training in film.[3]Education
Fraser enrolled at RMIT University in Melbourne, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Photography, honing his foundational skills in visual storytelling.[7] After struggling in his first year and failing classes due to missing attendance, he took a year off before resuming his studies.[3] During his time at RMIT, he developed expertise in both still photography and videography through hands-on university projects, often borrowing 16mm and 35mm film equipment to collaborate with emerging directors on short films.[3] This practical experience allowed him to transition from solo photographic work to the collaborative demands of filmmaking, building a portfolio that bridged his academic training with professional aspirations.[8] Building on an early personal interest in photography from high school, Fraser's university projects emphasized experimental techniques in lighting and composition, preparing him for documentary-style cinematography.[3] Fraser graduated from RMIT in 1999.[7]Professional career
Early career
After establishing himself as a still photographer, Greig Fraser transitioned to cinematography in the early 2000s by joining the Melbourne-based production company Exit Films, where he contributed to commercials and began exploring motion picture work. This shift allowed him to apply his photographic skills to collaborative filmmaking environments, marking the start of his professional career in the Australian industry.[9][4][10] Fraser's initial projects focused on documentaries and short films, building his technical foundation. His debut in feature-length documentary cinematography came with P.I.N.S. (2000), directed by Garth Davis, which profiled the personal lives of three Melbourne parking inspectors and premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival. This work highlighted his ability to capture intimate, observational narratives on a modest budget using mini-DV format.[11][12][10] In 2003, Fraser received his first Australian Film Institute (AFI) nomination for Best Cinematography in a Non-Feature Film for the short Cracker Bag, a coming-of-age story about a girl's anticipation of a fireworks celebration, directed by Glendyn Ivin. Building on this recognition, he won the AFI Award for Best Cinematography in 2005 for Jewboy, a drama examining cultural identity within Sydney's Hasidic Jewish community, directed by Tony Krawitz; the film's stark, introspective visuals earned praise for their emotional depth.[13][14][4] Fraser solidified his standing in the Australian independent scene through contributions to features like Last Ride (2009), a tense father-son road drama set in the Outback and directed by Glendyn Ivin, where his cinematography emphasized the harsh, expansive landscapes to underscore themes of isolation and redemption. These projects, often low-budget and character-driven, honed his reputation for naturalistic lighting and composition, paving the way for international opportunities while remaining rooted in Australian storytelling.[15][16]Breakthrough works
Fraser's breakthrough into high-profile international cinema began with his collaboration with director Jane Campion on Bright Star (2009), a biographical romantic drama depicting the love affair between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. His cinematography captured the Regency-era setting through painterly visuals, emphasizing natural light, sun-dappled landscapes, and intimate close-ups that evoked sensory longing and emotional intimacy, aligning with Campion's vision of a film experienced through the senses.[17][18] This work led to further opportunities in U.S. productions, notably his role on Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty (2012), a thriller chronicling the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Fraser handled the film's intense action sequences, particularly the climactic night raid, by employing night-vision aesthetics with infrared lighting and low-output sources to mimic a moonless night, while adopting a documentary-style realism in interiors through practical lighting and scaled sets that constrained artificial illumination. His approach supported Bigelow's procedural narrative, blending storyboard precision with on-set adaptability to heighten tension and authenticity.[19][20] Fraser's growing international profile culminated in his cinematography for Lion (2016), directed by Garth Davis, which followed an Indian man's search for his family after being adopted in Australia. The film earned Fraser his first Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography at the 89th Oscars, recognizing his evocative portrayal of contrasting environments—from the vibrant chaos of Kolkata to the subdued Australian suburbs—using subtle color grading and child-level perspectives to convey emotional displacement.[21] In the mid-2010s, Fraser continued building credits across U.S. and U.K. productions, including Foxcatcher (2014) and The Gambler (2014) in the U.S., and Lion co-produced with the U.K. His work on Adam McKay's Vice (2018) marked early experiments with digital lighting tools, such as LED fixtures from Digital Sputnik and LiteGear, to achieve flexible color control and soft ambient effects across the film's satirical span of decades, complementing a mix of film formats for varied period tones. These projects solidified his transition from Australian roots to a versatile presence in Anglo-American cinema during the 2010s.[9][8]Major collaborations and recent projects
Fraser's collaboration with director Gareth Edwards on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) marked a significant milestone in his career, as he pioneered the use of the Arri Alexa 65 large-format camera system for the entire production, delivering an epic scale that captured the film's vast interstellar battles and gritty realism. This choice allowed for a digital equivalent to 65mm film, enhancing the visual depth and immersion in a way that influenced subsequent science fiction cinematography.[22] His partnership with Denis Villeneuve began with Dune (2021), where Fraser crafted a desaturated, monumental visual language using a mix of IMAX and anamorphic formats to evoke the harsh, otherworldly dunes of Arrakis, blending practical desert shoots with innovative LED volume stages for seamless integration of environments. This collaboration continued into Dune: Part Two (2024), expanding the epic's scope with broader landscapes filmed in locations like Jordan's Wadi Rum, employing Arri Alexa LF cameras to heighten the narrative's tension through dynamic compositions and controlled lighting that emphasized the story's themes of destiny and conflict.[23][24] In 2022, Fraser teamed with Matt Reeves for The Batman, infusing the film with a noir aesthetic through high-contrast lighting, desaturated colors, and practical effects that evoked 1970s crime thrillers, while utilizing digital "emulsification" techniques to mimic film grain and create a tactile, shadowy Gotham. This approach underscored the detective-driven narrative, with strategic use of shadows and rain-slicked streets to amplify Batman's brooding isolation.[25] Fraser's work on The Creator (2023), directed by Gareth Edwards, adopted an indie-style methodology for a large-scale sci-fi epic, co-cinematographing with Oren Soffer using compact Sony FX3 cameras and iPhone rigs for guerrilla shoots across Southeast Asia, resulting in a visually intimate portrayal of a future war between humans and AI. The film's innovative post-production workflow, including AI-assisted VFX, allowed for a $80 million budget to achieve blockbuster visuals focused on emotional human-AI interactions.[26] Looking ahead, Fraser is set to lens Project Hail Mary (2026), a sci-fi adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with production emphasizing practical sets and IMAX filming to capture the novel's high-stakes space mission. In 2025, while no new releases emerged, Fraser's influence persisted in sci-fi and action genres through announcements of his role as cinematographer on Sam Mendes' four interconnected Beatles biopics, a project exploring the band's story from each member's perspective, further diversifying his portfolio beyond speculative fiction.[27][28]Personal life
Family
Fraser married producer and costume designer Jodie Fried in 2008 during a brief helicopter ceremony over Las Vegas, which lasted approximately 12 minutes and was officiated by the pilot and a minister.[29] The couple first met in Sydney in 2004 while collaborating on a short film project.[29] Fraser and Fried have three children: Felix, Leo, and Poppy.[30] The family maintains a transient lifestyle to accommodate professional commitments, with Fraser expressing a deep appreciation for fatherhood and actively supporting his wife's ethical rug business while prioritizing family time during breaks from work.[9] He has publicly acknowledged the challenges of balancing demanding shoots, such as extended periods away filming in remote locations, by thanking his family for their support in allowing him to pursue these opportunities.[31] The family's relocation to the United States in 2008, where they currently reside in Los Angeles, was motivated in part by career advancement, reflecting how familial considerations shape Fraser's professional decisions.[29]Residence
Greig Fraser has resided primarily in Los Angeles, California, since 2008, relocating there to facilitate access to Hollywood opportunities and major film productions.[32][9] As an Australian citizen, Fraser maintains strong ties to his home country and makes occasional returns to Melbourne to visit family.[9][33] His adaptation to life in the United States has involved navigating the demands of a high-pressure industry while prioritizing work-life balance, supported by his wife and their three children, all of whom are settled in their Venice Beach home.[34][35][33] Fraser has not undertaken any major relocations since 2020, continuing to base his professional and personal life in Los Angeles as of 2025.[33][36]Artistic approach and reception
Cinematographic techniques
Greig Fraser has demonstrated a strong preference for large-format digital cameras to capture the expansive scale of epic narratives, notably employing the ARRI Alexa 65 for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), where its 65mm-equivalent sensor allowed for immersive wide shots that mimicked the depth of traditional film formats.[22] In the Dune series, Fraser combined the Alexa 65 with the ARRI Alexa Mini LF for sequences formatted to IMAX specifications, enabling high-resolution detail in vast desert landscapes while maintaining flexibility for both IMAX and standard aspect ratios.[37] This choice emphasizes his focus on texture and grandeur, bridging the visual fidelity of analog film with digital precision to enhance storytelling in science fiction epics.[24] In The Batman (2022), Fraser prioritized practical effects and natural lighting to achieve immersive realism, simulating available light sources like streetlamps and rain reflections through non-traditional fixtures, including LED panels and controlled silicone raindrops on camera filters during the film's iconic car chase.[38] He aimed to evoke a gritty, documentary-like authenticity by minimizing artificial enhancements, using the ARRI Alexa LF with anamorphic lenses to soften edges and allow light to fall off naturally, thereby grounding the superhero narrative in a tangible, shadowy Gotham.[3] This approach extended to precise key lighting for the Batsuit, where subtle highlights on the eyes were achieved without overexposure, reinforcing the character's emergence from darkness.[39] Fraser's color grading often involves desaturation to evoke alien, unforgiving sci-fi environments, as seen in Dune (2021), where he and colorist Dave Cole developed a look-up table (LUT) that muted skies to a hazy white and subdued sands and rocks, avoiding vibrant hues to convey Arrakis's harsh desolation.[40] For Dune: Part Two (2024), he rejected pure digital desaturation to preserve skin tones, instead opting for a skip-bleach chemical process on the film-out print, which naturally dulled colors while adding organic grain and contrast.[41] In The Creator (2023), where Fraser served as co-cinematographer, this philosophy influenced the post-production grading at FotoKem, emphasizing muted palettes to heighten the dystopian tension through available light and practical sets.[42] Fraser's transition from film to digital workflows underscores his emphasis on texture and scale in epic narratives, as seen in his shift from earlier film projects to digital for works like Lion (2016) and larger productions.[43] For Dune, he captured footage on the ARRI Alexa LF digitally, then transferred it to 35mm film stock using a film recorder for added grain and organic imperfections, before scanning back to digital for final editing and VFX integration.[44] This hybrid method allows precise control over the "film look" without the logistical constraints of full analog shoots, enabling seamless scaling for IMAX distribution while preserving narrative immersion.[45] Central to Fraser's philosophy in 2020s projects is the concept of "truth in the image," which prioritizes honest representation through light, lenses, and composition to make fantastical elements believable.[3] In a 2022 American Cinematographer interview, he stated, "I’m a firm believer in the fact that we, as humans, have evolved to understand light," advocating for setups that mimic natural perception rather than stylized artifice.[3] This ethos guided his work on The Batman, where he avoided over-polished visuals in favor of "dirty" blacks and practical illumination, and on Dune: Part Two, where fabric extensions on sets diffused light organically to reflect the desert's unforgiving reality.[46] Fraser elaborated in a 2024 discussion that this approach fosters audience empathy, ensuring images convey emotional truth amid spectacle.[47]Critical reception
Critics have lauded Greig Fraser's cinematography in Lion (2016) for its emotional resonance and visual poetry, which effectively captures the protagonist's displacement and cultural overlaps through symbolic framing and intimate perspectives. Mark Hughes of Forbes described it as the best work of Fraser's career to that point, surpassing his contributions to Zero Dark Thirty and Foxcatcher, by mining universal emotional depths from a simple narrative.[48] This approach earned Fraser an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography, highlighting his ability to evoke profound sentiment in an Oscar-contested drama.[49] Fraser's visuals in Dune (2021) received widespread acclaim for their magnificent scale and atmospheric immersion, transforming Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic into a visually stunning spectacle. In his Roger Ebert review, Glenn Kenny praised the film's team, including Fraser, for balancing grandeur with restraint, noting how the cinematography visualizes vast desert scenes with a sense of depth and cinematic allure.[50] Kenny further highlighted Fraser's "gauziness and sharpness" across Dune and subsequent works as a "stunning magic trick" that enhances atmospheric texture. For The Batman (2022), Fraser's noir-infused style drew comparisons to legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins, with critics emphasizing its gritty, rain-slicked Gotham aesthetic and meticulous texture. Deakins himself called Fraser's work "extraordinary" and the best cinematography of the year, underscoring its innovative urban noir portrayal.[51] Reviews, such as Alex Billington's at First Showing, commended the "spectacular" visuals for their dingy, immersive quality, redefining the superhero genre through desaturated colors and dynamic lighting.[52] Throughout the 2020s, Fraser has built a reputation as a versatile cinematographer adept at bridging indie sensibilities with blockbuster demands, innovating across genres from intimate dramas to epic sci-fi. IndieWire profiled his transition from indie roots in films like Lion to pioneering LED volume technology in The Mandalorian and Rogue One, positioning him as a leader in practical-yet-digital filmmaking.[53] By 2025, post-Dune: Part Two (2024), critics continued to laud his bold innovations, such as infrared filters for eerie black-and-white sequences and Unreal Engine pre-vis for realistic lighting, which expanded the franchise's visual vocabulary while maintaining artistic continuity.[54]Filmography
Feature films
Fraser's feature film credits as cinematographer are presented below in chronological order by release year. This includes only theatrical and streaming releases exceeding 60 minutes in length.
As of November 2025, Fraser is attached to the upcoming feature Project Hail Mary (2026), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with principal photography completed in 2024. https://www.thewrap.com/greig-fraser-project-hail-mary-ryan-gosling-movie/ He is also attached to the four Beatles biopic feature films (2028), directed by Sam Mendes.[55]
Television
Fraser's foray into television cinematography marked a significant innovation in virtual production techniques, most notably through his contributions to the Disney+ series The Mandalorian (2019–present). As director of photography and co-producer, he collaborated with Industrial Light & Magic to pioneer the StageCraft system, utilizing massive LED walls to create immersive environments in real time, reducing the need for traditional green screens and enhancing on-set performance. This approach debuted in the first season and set a new standard for episodic storytelling in science fiction television.[56] In season 1, Fraser photographed three key episodes, bringing a cinematic scope to the half-hour format with Arri Alexa LF cameras and anamorphic lenses to achieve a wide, immersive field of view that echoed the Star Wars film legacy. These included "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" (directed by Dave Filoni), introducing the titular bounty hunter's world; "Chapter 3: The Sin" (directed by Deborah Chow), exploring moral dilemmas in a remote outpost; and "Chapter 7: The Reckoning" (directed by Deborah Chow, co-photographed with Baz Idoine), a high-stakes assault sequence that highlighted the Volume's capabilities for dynamic action. His work on "Chapter 7: The Reckoning" earned him, alongside Idoine, the 2020 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour), recognizing the seamless integration of practical and digital elements.[57] Fraser's involvement extended to the technological groundwork for season 2, where the refined StageCraft system enabled even more complex sequences, such as those in "Chapter 16: The Rescue," contributing to the series' continued acclaim for visual innovation, though his direct episode photography was limited to season 1. No additional television miniseries, pilots, or specials appear in his credits as of 2025.[58]Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
Greig Fraser has received three Academy Award nominations in the Best Cinematography category, securing one win for his contributions to epic science fiction and drama. His debut nomination came at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017 for Lion (2016), directed by Garth Davis, where Fraser captured the story of a young Indian boy's separation from his family and his later search for them as an adult by shooting the opening sequences from a child's low-angle perspective to convey vulnerability and the overwhelming scale of the world.[59] This approach emphasized the protagonist's disorientation amid India's bustling landscapes, blending handheld intimacy with wider environmental shots to heighten emotional stakes.[60] Fraser earned his first Academy Award at the 94th ceremony in 2022 for Dune (2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve, transforming Frank Herbert's novel into a visually monumental adaptation through large-format Arri Alexa LF cameras that rendered the arid expanse of Arrakis with stark, immersive depth and texture.[61] His cinematography masterfully balanced practical desert locations with controlled lighting to evoke the planet's harsh, otherworldly atmosphere, earning praise for sequences like the ornithopter flights and sandworm encounters that integrated vast scale with intimate character focus.[2] At the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, Fraser received his third nomination for Dune: Part Two (2024), the sequel that advanced Paul Atreides' journey on Arrakis, but did not win the award, which went to Lol Crawley for The Brutalist.[62] He refined the established visual language by employing Alexa 65 for heightened resolution in action set pieces and manipulating light to depict contrasting environments like the stark Giedi Prime.[63] This work highlighted Fraser's role in sustaining the franchise's cohesive aesthetic, using dynamic compositions to underscore themes of destiny and conflict amid expansive dune vistas and intimate Fremen rituals.Other awards
In 2025, Greig Fraser received the AACTA Byron Kennedy Award, honoring his outstanding contribution to the Australian screen industry through innovative cinematography on films such as Dune, The Batman, and Lion.[5] The award, presented at the AACTA Awards ceremony and introduced by director George Miller, recognizes Fraser's pioneering use of technology and distinct visual storytelling that have elevated global perceptions of Australian talent.[64] Earlier that year, at the 55th Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) National Awards, Fraser won the prestigious Milli Award for Australian Cinematographer of the Year for his work on Dune: Part Two, marking his second such honor after a previous win for Bright Star in 2011;[65] he also received a Gold Tripod in the Feature Films category.[66] Fraser's career accolades from cinematography societies span decades, beginning with an early nomination from the Australian Film Institute (AFI). He has earned wins from the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) and Primetime Emmy Awards, alongside nominations from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). These honors highlight his technical mastery and collaborative impact on high-profile projects in film and television.| Year | Award | Category | Project | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards | Best Cinematography in a Non-Feature Film | Cracker Bag | Nomination[67] |
| 2010 | Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards | Best Cinematography | Bright Star | Win[68] |
| 2017 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards | Best Cinematography | Lion | Win |
| 2020 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour) | The Mandalorian (Chapter 7: The Reckoning) | Win (shared with Baz Idoine)[57] |
| 2022 | American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | Dune | Win[69] |
| 2025 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Dune: Part Two | Nomination[70] |
| 2025 | American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | Dune: Part Two | Nomination[71] |
| 2025 | Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) National Awards | Australian Cinematographer of the Year (Milli Award) | Dune: Part Two | Win[72] |
| 2025 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards | Byron Kennedy Award | Career contribution | Win[5] |