5 Career Lessons We Can Learn From Autumn Durald Arkapaw, The Cinematographer Behind ‘Sinners,’ Who Just Made History March 17, 2026 MMN Editor Filed Under: Forbes, SUCCESSAutumn Durald Arkapaw, director of photography for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, and the first Black woman ever recognized in the category, took home an Oscar for her impactful work.