National Awards for Cinematography

The National Awards for Cinematography are held annually in May. The highest achievement "the Milli Award"

International Award for Cinematography

Award FAQ's

Explanations & FAQ's about the National & State Awards for Cinematography

Hall of Fame

The Australian Cinematographers Society Hall of Fame is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a cinematographer.

AFTRS Student Cinematographer

The ACS is a co-sponsor of the annual AFTRS award for "High Achievement in Cinematography", which is presented at AFTRS Graduation.

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State Awards

The ACS State awards are held annually by each branch (some in conjunction with others).

• NSW & ACT
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland & Northern Territory
• South Australia & Western Australia
  

Entry in to the awards is for members only. Gold winners progress through to the National Awards held in May the following year.

Awards categories include:

• Student Cinematography
• Experimental & Specialised
• TVStation Breaks/Promos
• Music Clips
• News - Local/Regional
• Neil Davis International News
• Current Affairs
• TV Magazine, Lifestyle & Reality
• Corporate & Educational
• Documentaries, Cinema & TV
• Wildlife/Nature
• Commercials - Local/Regional
• Commercials - National/International
• Dramatised Documentaries
• Fictional Drama Shorts
• Telefeatures, TV Drama & Mini Series
• Features – Cinema
• News Directors Award

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