IF Awards - Jules O'Loughlin wins for September

Newly ACS accredited NSW cinematographer Jules O'Loughlin wins the The Sony IF Award for Best Cinematography for the film "September"

ACS now on facebook

The Australian Cinematographers Society has joined the facebook revolution... If you're a facebook member, add 'Australian Cinematographers Society' to your groups list

2007 AFI Awards

Australian Cinematographer Society members Malcolm Ludgate ACS, Joel Peterson and Mark Lapwood ACS received awards at this years AFI Industry awards

2007 Walkley Awards

NSW Australian Cinematographers Society member and ABC Cinematographer Andrew Taylor ACS was awarded this years TV News and Current Affairs Camera at the Walkley Awards

ACS becomes IMAGO Associate Member

ACS Federal President Ted Rayment ACS attended the recent IMAGO General assembly in The Netherlands, where the ACS was accepted in as an Associate Member. Ted's report is a must read for all members as some of the topics under discussion at the meeting are as relevant here in Australia as they are in Europe

2008 IF Award nominations announced

The 10th annual Inside Film Awards kicked off today, with the announcement of the 2008 IF Award nominees including ACS Members Denson Baker ACS, Robert Humphreys ACS and the recently accredited Jules O'Loughlin.

Mandy Walker is Hollywood DOP of the Year

Australian cinematographer Mandy Walker ACS will be one of the honourees at the 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards. She will receive the "Hollywood Cinematographer of the Year Award" during a gala ceremony on October 27 in Los Angeles.

ACS Welcomes new Federal President Ron Johanson ACS

Ron Johanson ACS was elected as the new Federal President of the ACS at the Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Sunday 21 September.

Peter Levy ACS ASC wins Emmy

NSW member Peter Levy ACS ASC is the latest Australian and ACS Cinematographer to be recognised on the world stage for his work, being awarded an Emmy for the Pilot of Californication

Six Accreditations in 2008

Six Cinematographers were this year accredited by the Society at the Accreditation Screenings held on September 20

ACS to become IMAGO Associate Member

IMAGO the European Federation of Cinematographers has invited ACS to join as an associate member, which will be ratified at their council meeting in early 2008.

Panavision's Martin Cayzer to chair Ausfilm

Ausfilm has appointed Panavision Australia Managing Director Martin Cayzer as Chairman of Ausfilm for a two-year term. Ausfilm's elected Board, which comprises senior representatives of the screen-services sector in Australia, chooses the Chairman, in addition to two Deputy Chairs.

Film greats launch 50th year for ACS

300 members and industry luminaries gathered at the Transport Room of Sydney's Powerhouse Museum to celebrate the Launch of the Australian Cinematographers Society's 50th Anniversary...

AFTRS Graduates

Andrew McLeod (left) was awarded the High Achievement in Cinematography Awards at the recent AFTRS 2006 Graduation Ceremony Held in Sydney. Also Graduating with Masters in Cinematography were Bonnie Elliott, Devris Hasan and Craig Jackson

John Stokes wins ASC Award

Queensland Cinematographer John Stokes ACS has picked up an ASC award for his work on Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (Umney's Last Case) on February 18 at a lavish ceremony in Hollywood

Ben Nott ACS wins coveted Hollywood Award

Australian Cinematographer Ben Nott ACS has won top honours in the the coveted American Society of Cinematographers award for excellence for Best Mini Series for his work on The Company for producers Ridley & Tony Scott.

Carl Robertson Triumphs In Kodak Filmschool Competition

Australian Film Television & Radio School graduate, Carl Robertson has taken out first prize in the Australian national competition of the 2006 Kodak Filmschool Competition.

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RED Workshop Day

Sydney - 15 October 2007

RED WORKSHOP DAY CREDITS

The ACS would like to thank the many people & organisations who gave their time and services for a very successful and informative day, Monday 15th October. ACS members from as far away as Perth & Victoria made the trip, which goes to show the interest the RED phenomenon has created.

THANKS TO:

Zareh Nalbandian, Maureen Squillace & Chris Swinbanks  for the fabulous Facilities & Catering @ ANIMAL LOGIC.

The amazing Mike Seymour, with  David Edgar, Pat Trivuncevic & Jimmy Shen  for the help, facilities & of course,  the only RED camera in the country  @ FXPHD & FUTURE REALITY.

James Bramley for access & the shooting location  @ FOX STUDIOS

The wonderful shooting crew including:

Director:	Antonio Orlena Barlin
DoP:	Roger Lanser ACS
Steadicam:	Richard Narramore
Focus:	Rupert Brown
Gaffer:	Ken Pettigrew
Sound:	Nigel Fox
Actors	Winston Cooper
	Galvin Scott-Davis
Pa/Runners:	Several very high profile persons

Lighting equipment from MATT BOLIN LIGHTING

Martin Cayser, team & gear from PANAVISION.

Lenses from CAMERA COLLECTIVE.

Warren Lynch with the best excuse of the day – baby arriving!

And, of course, our own TOM GLEESON Who put it all together, with the best (and only ever), ACS Call Sheet!!

Thank you all...

Workshop Photos

David Wakeley ACS
NSW Branch President

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