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Oscars 2018: Mudbound’s Rachel Morrison becomes first woman nominated for best cinematographer

World first: Morrison's Oscar nod ends a staggering 90 years without a female nominee: Steve Dietl
World first: Morrison's Oscar nod ends a staggering 90 years without a female nominee: Steve Dietl

Mudbound’s Rachel Morrison has made history by becoming the first female director of photography to receive an Oscar nomination.

After a staggering 90 years without a female nominee, Morrison is the first woman to have her work recognised in the Academy's best cinematography category.

Her work on Mudbound is up against Blade Runner 2049, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk and The Shape of Water.

As well as best cinematographer, Mudbound also received nominations for best supporting actress (Mary J Blige), best adapted screenplay and best original song, meaning Blige is up for two awards.

Mudbound is adapted from the Hillary Jordan novel of the same name and follows two WWII veterans returning home to Mississippi.

It's not the first time Morrison has been recognised this year, after she also became the first woman nominated by the American Society of Cinematographers earlier this year.

Morrison first acted as a cinematographer on 2003 documentary Just an American Boy and her major credits include 2015’s Dope and Jennifer Aniston’s 2014 film cake.

She has also worked on Marvel’s Black Panther, which is due for release in the UK on February 12.

The 2018 Academy Awards ceremony takes place on March 4.