Ante Cheng is a Taiwanese-Canadian cinematographer, based in Los Angeles. He is best known for his work on Ms. Purple, Blue Bayou and Pachinko.
Career Ante received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California. He is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG). He collaborated with director Justin Chon on Gook, Ms. Purple, Blue Bayou and Pachinko. In 2021, he was listed as one of Varietys "10 Cinematographers to Watch".
Selected filmography As cinematographer 2026 - By Any Means 2025 - Preparation for the Next Life 2025 - Ironheart 2023 - Jamojaya 2022 - Darby and the Dead 2022 – Pachinko 2021 – Blue Bayou 2020 – Death of Nintendo 2019 – The Echo Worlds 2019 – Samir 2019 – Ms. Purple 2018 – Where Dreams Rest 2017 – Gook
Awards and nominations YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2022 NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Main Title DesignPachinko NominatedIndependent Spirit AwardsBest CinematographyBlue Bayou2021 WonYoung Critics CircleBest Achievement in Cinematography and Visual DesignDeath of Nintendo2019 WonLos Angeles Asian Pacific Film FestivalBest CinematographyMs. Purple
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External links
Ante Cheng at Rotten Tomatoes