The 18th American Society of Cinematographers Awards were held on February 8, 2004, honoring the best cinematographers of film and television in 2003.

Winners Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Seabiscuit – John Schwartzman Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Mini-Series/Pilot for Network or Basic Broadcast TV Hitler: The Rise of Evil – Pierre Gill Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Episodic TV Series Carnivàle (Episode: "Pick a Number") – Jeffrey Jur Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Mini-Series/Pilot for Basic or Pay TV Carnivàle (Episode: "Milfay") – Tami Reiker Special Achievement Award Kevin Brownlow Lifetime Achievement Award Michael Chapman Board of the Governors Award Irwin Winkler International Award Miroslav Ondříček President's Award Howard A. Anderson, Jr.

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