Sundance Channel's TOP OF THE LAKE Wins Creative Arts Emmy for 'Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Movie'
Sundance Channel's original miniseries "Top of the Lake" received top honors tonight at the 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy(R) Awards when Adam Arkapaw received the Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Movie. The honors were handed out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles. This marks the first Primetime win for Sundance Channel.
"Sundance Channel attempts to push the boundaries of storytelling with provocative narratives brought to life by exquisite production, and we are extremely honored that the Academy has acknowledged Adam Arkapaw's fine work" said Sarah Barnett, Sundance Channel President and GM.
Additionally, Sundance Channel received a record ten Primetime Emmy(R) nominations for its miniseries "Top of the Lake" and "Restless," including a category nomination for "Top of the Lake" for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie and acting nominations for Elisabeth Moss, Peter Mullan and Charlotte Rampling. Jane Campion and Garth Davis were nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie for "Top of the Lake." Campion and Gerard Lee were nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a movie for "Top of the Lake".
