Photography Awards and Recognition
AFP photographer wins top prize for Madagascar protest coverage (France24)
Summary: AFP photographer Luis Tato won the Visa d’Or prize for news photography at the Visa Pour l’Image festival in Perpignan for his coverage of Generation Z protests in Madagascar. His work on the story had already been recognized at the World Press Photo Awards in April. Accepting the award, Tato paid tribute to festival founder Jean-Francois Leroy, who died on Monday. The exhibitions are on display in Perpignan until September 13.
Why it matters: The award recognizes Tato’s coverage of the Madagascar protests, which had already been honored at the World Press Photo Awards, reinforcing the visibility of this story within the photojournalism community.
Date: September 04, 2026 08:00 PM ET
URL: https://france24.com/en/live-news/20260905-afp-photographer-wins-top-prize-for-madagascar-protest-coverage
Generated Analysis Tone: Neutral (50%)
Source Registry Score: 10.0/10 — High
Generated text and tone describe the analysis; the source registry score is not a factual truth rating.BAFTA Cymru reveals 2026 Photography & Lighting: Fiction nominees (Britishcinematographer.Co.Uk)
Summary: BAFTA Cymru has announced the four nominees for Photography & Lighting: Fiction at the 2026 BAFTA Cymru Awards, including BSC member Laurie Rose for Madfabulous. The other nominees are Matthew Flannery for Havoc, Richard Stoddard for The Guest, and Adam Scarth for Under Salt Marsh. Madfabulous leads with six total nominations, while The Guest and Under Salt Marsh also received additional nods. The awards ceremony will take place on 4 October at ICC Wales in Newport.
Why it matters: The nominations recognize craft excellence in cinematography within Wales’ screen industries, as stated by BAFTA Cymru chairman Lee Walters, who called each nomination a testament to the creativity, skill, and dedication of people working across the sector.
Date: September 03, 2026 05:18 AM ET
URL: https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/bafta-cymru-reveals-2026-photography-lighting-fiction-nominees/
Generated Analysis Tone: Negative (66%)
Source Registry Score: 10.0/10 — High
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