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Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2022) - The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce the honoree of the 2022 Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration Governors Award is the iconic Danny DeVito.

The SOC is honored to present Danny DeVito with the Governors Award as an acknowledgement for his impressive body of work, collaborations, and his commitment to critical social causes within the entertainment industry. A formidable and versatile actor, producer and director that spans the stage, television, and film. DeVito has had a successful career both in front of the camera and behind it. He is most known for his roles in Matilda (1996), Batman Returns (1992), Ruthless People (1986), Twins (1988), The Rainmaker (1997), and Terms of Endearment (1983) to name a few.

"We are honored to present this award to such an iconic, talented, and truly brilliant professional as Danny DeVito," shared George Billinger III, SOC President. "His work has inspired so many of us and we are appreciative for all of his extraordinary contributions - to the business and the creative community at large."

In addition to celebrating the achievements by the exceptional film makers and crews, the SOC Awards proudly supports and salutes the Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles through their annual contribution of fundraising videos that have garnered 18.8M in fundraising and charitable donations to date. The Vision Center is an international referral center for children with complex eye diseases and is the only program of its kind in the United States with expertise in virtually every pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty.

The 2022 Governors Award will be presented during the Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration hosted virtually on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The virtual Awards Celebration is free to attend and seats are available to reserve today. For further information about the SOC's Annual Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration visit SOC.Org.

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SOC Camera Operator of the Year Awards & Creative Vision Celebration

Hosted by the Awards Committee, bringing together the production community to celebrate the industry's triumphs, masterful storytelling, and outstanding creativity, virtually. In years past, the Society hosted the in-person Lifetime Achievement Awards with awards presented to Lifetime Recipients, Camera Operators of the Year, while celebrating the craft and the crew for over 35 years.

About the Society of Camera Operators

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) advances the art, craft, and creative contributions of the Camera Operator. The SOC is an internationally recognized professional honorary society. The core activities of the Society are the annual SOC Awards, publishing the Society's magazine Camera Operator, and our charitable commitment to The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.