cinematographer.org.au wins award

The new ACS Web site cinematographer.org.au has been awarded site of the day by Australian Webdesigners.net

John Radel Claims Top Honours

John Radel, a cinematography student from the Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS) in New South Wales, has taken top honours in the Australian judging of the annual Kodak Filmschool Competition for his work on the film "Out On The Tiles”.

INDUSTRY FOCUS on Cinematography

This months inside film magazine (#61 – december 2003 january 2004) features an industry focus on Cinematography and includes interviews with the Lord of the Rings Andrew Lesnie ACS, Russell Boyd ACS and Don McAlpine ACS

2003 Walkley Winners Announced

Richard Moran from Canberra is awarded the 2003 Walkley Award for NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS CAMERA WORK

2003 AFI Award Winners Announced

Japanese Story wins eight gongs including Best Cinematography to Ian Baker, at the 45th AFI Awards 2003 in Melbourne

Miller will soon celebrate its 50 Anniversary and they need your help!

It’s time to share our stories... Miller want to talk to you and discuss experiences with cinematographers and videographers using Miller tripods from 1954 to the present.

2003 Walkley Finalists

ACS Members John Bean and Richard Moran have been named as finalists in the Television News And Current Affairs Camera category of the 2003 Walkley Awards

cinematographer.org.au launched

The Australian Cinematographers Society today launched a new web presence www.cinematographer.org.au

AFTRS: Jan Kenny ACS Reappointed as Head of Cinematography

The Australian Film Television and Radio School [AFTRS] is pleased to announce the reappointment of Jan Kenny ACS as Head of Cinematography.

2003 AFI Award Nominations

The nominations in the non-feature categories for the 2003 AFI awards have been announced. In the Cinematography Category, three ACS members Calvin Gardiner(NSW), Anthony Jennings (NSW) and Klaus Toft(VIC) have received nominations for their work.

New President for the Australian Cinematographers Society

Ted Rayment ACS was elected to the role of Federal President at the Annual General Meeting of the Federal Executive held in Sydney. Ted replaces Milton Ingerson ACS OAM who stood down after twelve and a half years in the position.

AFTRS Cinematography Department Introduces Volunteer Trainee Scheme

Butch Calderwood ACS awarded OAM

Congratulations to Butch Calderwood ACS who was presented with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for services to Cinematography in 2003 Queens Birthday Honours List

John Seale ACS visits AFTRS

Martin McGrath ACS named Cinematographer of the Year

NSW Cinematographer Martin McGrath ACS was tonight awarded the Milli Awards for Australian Cinematographer of the year, for 'Swimming Upstream'

Ross Wood Award

Queensland member Geoff Owen was presented with the Ross Wood Memorial Award for continued development of his "Watoosie" Dolly, which was primarily designed to aid in the production of fast turn-around television drama

2003 Hall of Fame Inductees

The late Ron Hagen ACS, Ron Johanson ACS, David Wakeley ACS and the late Frank Hurley; were the 2003 inductees into the Australian Cinematographers Society Hall of Fame. They were chosen for their substantial contribution to the Art of Cinematography, left a legacy of fine work, and pioneered certain areas of cinematography.

War on Iraq - ABC Cameraman Killed

2003 Academy Awards

2003 Academy Awards Nominations

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ACS Accredits Nine Cinematographers

29 September 2003

The Australian Cinematographers Society has announced the names of the 9 cinematographers that were recently accredited at screenings held on Saturday 13 September 2003.

Those accredited were: Sion Michel (NSW), Timothy Laffey (NSW), Russell Bacon (NSW), Gregory Barbera (NSW), Robert Humphreys (NSW), Tim McGahan (QLD), Matt Koopmans (VIC), Allan Collins (NT), Mark Zagar (WA)

These people join over 290 other cinematographers accredited by the Society since the inception of accreditation in 1963. A full list of accredited members

Allan Collins ACS becomes the first indigenous Australian to become accredited by the Society.

ACS Accreditation may be granted to a cinematographer who has been a full member of the society for a minimum of three years whose overall standard of cinematography is consistently high. Equal recognition is given to work produced on film or video tape.

The Accreditation Committee takes into consideration the standard of lighting, both interior and exterior, composition, operating and camera movement. Consideration will also be given to the cinematic approach in relation to content. The work submitted must demonstrate more than just professional competence. Creativity and aesthetic innovation will be qualities sought by the adjudicators.

Accreditation by the Society is deemed an honour and the Accredited Cinematographer shall have the right to use the letters ACS after his or her name.

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