Miranda Earns First Oscar for “Life of Pi”…

The second time proved to be the charm for Claudio Miranda

The Chilean cinematographer, who has had a successful awards season, won his first Oscar at Sunday night’s 85th Academy Awards.

Claudio Miranda

Miranda, who was previously nominated for 2009’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, earned the award for Best Cinematography for his work on Ang Lee’s Life of Pi.

During his acceptance speech, Miranda thanked his team and his family for the support and recalled the creative process that earned him the honor.

“This movie was quit a beast to make… Everyone was just totally there and supportive. It was like a challenge,” said Miranda. “When you are a cinematographer and when you have your eyes and go up and up, and reach this thing, you get excited. But it was really great. I’d like to thank everyone that made this thing totally possible. The Academy, I can’t speak, my wife, my daughters, everyone, thank you so much.”

Miranda’s next project: Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion. Starring Tom Cruise, the sci-fi film centers on Commander Jack Harper, one of the last remaining men on Earth; he repairs the drones which patrol the skies and protect the planet from warring aliens.

Oblivion will be released exclusively in IMAX on April 12, 2013, one week ahead of its nationwide release.

Miranda Earns American Society of Cinematographers Award Nod

The American Society of Cinematographers is showing its love for Claudio Miranda

The Chilean cinematographer earned a Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography nomination from the group for his ethereal work on Ang Lee’s Life of Pi.

Claudio Miranda

It’s Miranda’s second nomination from the group, following his nod for serving as the Director of Photography on 2008’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the first entirely digitally filmed movie nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and an American Society of Cinematographers Award.

The 27th annual ASC Awards will be doled out on February 10.

Here’s a look at this year’s feature film nominees:

Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BSC (Anna Karenina),
Danny Cohen, BSC (Les Miserables),
Claudio Miranda, ASC (Life of Pi),
Janusz Kaminski (Lincoln)
Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC (Skyfall)

Miranda Wins Best Cinematography Award from the New York Film Critics Online

He’s already received one Academy Award nomination… But Claudio Miranda is making a serious case for a second.

Claudio Miranda

The Chilean cinematographer –best known for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the first entirely digitally filmed movie nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography – has picked up the Best Cinematography award from the New York Film Critics Online for his visually stunning work on Ang Lee’s Life of Pi.

It’s the latest recognition of a job well done for Miranda, who received a Satellite Award nomination for Life of Pi’s cinematography last week from the International Press Academy.

Miranda’s credits include Tron: Legacy, Zodiac and Failure to Launch.