Rodrigo Prieto has earned his first American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Music Video Award for his work on Taylor Swift'sThe Fate of Ophelia, recognising his exceptional cinematography on the visual for Swift's chart‑topping track.
Rodrigo Prieto has won the ASC Music Video Award for Taylor Swift’s “THE FATE OF OPHELIA”pic.twitter.com/VtrdY1SL0w
The ASC Awards are highly respected in global film and visual media circles, honouring outstanding achievement in cinematography across feature films, television, and music videos.
At the ceremony, held on 8 March 2026, Prieto stood out among nominees to claim the music video category. The win adds to a remarkable career that has spanned decades and includes collaborations with some of the most celebrated filmmakers and artists in the world.
Prieto's achievement is notable not only for the accolade itself, but because it recognises excellence in a medium that bridges pop culture, storytelling, and cinematic craft. His work onThe Fate of Opheliahelped bring Swift's artistic vision to life.
The Fate of Opheliais a visually rich music video directed and co‑created by Taylor Swift, which premiered alongside her albumThe Life of a Showgirl.
In the video, Swift plays showgirls from different periods in history. Prieto, as the cinematographer, shaped how the video looks, using camera angles, movement, and lighting to bring out the story Swift wanted to tell.
He worked closely with choreographer Mandy Moore and production designer Ethan Tobman to build a rich visual style that matches Swift's artistic vision.
The ASC award recognises Prieto's skill, showing that fellow cinematographers value how he combined cinematic techniques with the fast-paced, creative demands of a modern music video.
Rodrigo Prieto, a Mexican cinematographer with a distinguished international reputation, has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for films includingBrokeback Mountain,Silence,The Irishman,andKillers of the Flower Moon.
Source: International Business Times UK
