Savides also won a "Best Cinematographer" New York Film Critics Circle award in 2003 for his cinematography work in "Gerry" and "Elephant". Savides was also nominated five times for Best Cinematographer in the Independent Spirit Awards for his cinematography in "Gerry", "Elephant", "Last Days", "Milk" and "Greenberg". In 2007, Savides was nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Cinematography for "Zodiac". In 2008, Savides was nominated for a BAFTA award for Best Cinematographer in "American Gangster". In 2011, Savides was nominated for a Best Cinematography National Society of Film Critics Award for his cinematography work in "Somewhere".