Australian Cinematographers Society in North Sydney | Non-profit organisation

Australian Cinematographers Society

Locality: North Sydney

Phone: +61 2 8920 2930

Address: Lvl 2, 26 Ridge St 2060 North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cinematographer.org.au/

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24.01.2022 The issue of diversity has always been in the back of all our minds. We can decide to make it front of mind. Tony Luu ACS @tonyluudop Riki Byrne @riki_byrne ... Sandy McLennan @sandy.mclennan Stills photography: Matt Floyd @mattfloyd #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

24.01.2022 Ari Wegner ACS - Zoom Q&A - Tuesday 8th Sept 7:30pm AEST The Victorian ACS is proud to present this online Q&A event with esteemed cinematography Ari Wegner ACS, who has recently returned to our shores after shooting Jane Campion's latest feature film The Power of The Dog. Hosted by Victorian Vice president Cara Hurley, you're invited to join us while we chat with Ari about her career, her diverse body of work and anything else you're interested in hearing about!... If you'd like to do a little viewing homework before the event, you can catch some of Ari's captivating work on Stan, including The True History of The Kelly Gang (2019), Stray (2018), The Girlfriend Experience (8 eps in Season 2)(2017), and Lady Macbeth (2016). More of Ari's recent work includes The Kettering Incident (2016), In Fabric (2018) and the yet to be released Sundance Film Festival favourite, Zola (2020). We'll be answering questions on the night, but would also love to receive your questions before the event, so please email them in to [email protected] https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_JL2JRyCKQ_y_iYdbmXG47A

23.01.2022 Join ACS NSW and Director of Photography Ben Jasper as he gives us an insight into living and working out of Asia as well as his experience shooting in Bollywood. Ben will be in conversation with the new NSW committee member and cinematographer Simeon Bryan.

23.01.2022 #InMemoriam: Remembering Michael Chapman, ASC (1935-2020), his life and expert camerawork in such memorable films as The Last Detail, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull a...nd The Fugitive. Full story: bit.ly/ChapmanASC Portrait by Owen Roizman, ASC #TheASC theasc.com

23.01.2022 When I was an assistant I often worked with female focus pullers and DPs. Now that I am a cinematographer it seems natural my own teams be diverse and inclusive. Putting together a great team means finding the people who are the best at their job and have a good working dynamic, which always seems to be well represented by a diverse crew. This is the way it always comes out for me. Katie Milwright ACS @katie_milwright_acs Roger Lanser ACS @roger_lanser ... Trish Keating Emma Moroney Cara Hurley @carahurls #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

21.01.2022 Join us for the 2020 NSW ACS awards to be streamed LIVE on 31st October from 6:30pm. Hosted by Ray Martin AM To be eligible for the lucky door prize make sure you register by 28th October! Register now via our link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/acs-nsw-branch-awards-2020-... Proudly sponsored by Fujinon-Fujifilm and Rotor Head . #cinematographer #australiancinematographer #directorofphotography #filmmaker #awardsnight #acsawards2020 #film #video #storytelling

20.01.2022 For our last day of NAIDOC week, we encourage you to continue on this wonderful journey and pick your own story from NITV. Watch the news, current affairs, art specials and footy programs. Some recommended shows include: Our Stories ... https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/our-stories Living Black https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/living-black NITV News https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/nitv-news

19.01.2022 We are very proud to introduce the ACS Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation Panel :)

18.01.2022 How the landscape of who’s in the crew has changed from last century! It’s been a long time coming keep going! The more inclusive and diverse your team, the stronger you become because everyone is invested, heart and soul. And that matters. The way we frame the story makes a difference for the audience, and part of our story is who we choose to have on the ground with us. I always tell my students this quote:... Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does William James, American 19th century philosopher Erika Addis @erika_addis Martha Ansara #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

17.01.2022 Life is full of diversity. This should always be reflected in our choice of camera teams. As Heads of Department it’s part of our responsibility. Kathy Chambers ACS @kathmchambers... Kitty May Allwood @kittymayallwood Stills photography: Ben King @benkingphotographer #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

14.01.2022 Authentic Representation DPs featured: Kathy Chambers ACS @ kathmchambers John Brawley @johnbrawley... Tony Luu ACS @tonyluudop Dylan River @riverdylans Erika Addis @erika_addis Anna Howard ACS @annahowarddop Andrew Commis ACS @andrewcommis Stills photography: John Platt @johnplattphotos Ben King @benkingphotographer Mark Rogers @markrogers_photo Music: Caitlin Yeo @caitlinyeo2000 Edit: Sissy Reyes @sissy_reyes Other camera crew featured: John Stokes ACS @johndstokes Rebecca Crowe @rebeeez Rebekah Hawkey @bekhawkey Gerard Maher @gerardamaher Riki Byrne @riki_byrne Sandy McLennan @sandy.mclennan Warwick Thornton Miriana Marusic Bonnie Paku @bonniepaku Claire Bishop @thevideoclaire Kitty May Allwood @kittymayallwood Juliet Young Irene Seeto #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

14.01.2022 ACS NSW November Drop-In Thu 19th, at 7pm. Join ACS NSW and Kieran Fowler ACS NZCS who was the winner of the Ross Wood Snr Judges Awards for Best In Entry at the recent ACS NSW 2020 cinematography awards. In conversation with Carolyn Constantine ACS, find out more about Kieran's approach to his work and what drives this award-winning cinematographer.

13.01.2022 Vale Colin Chase _ Film Industry Gaffer One of the true legends of our industry. A beautiful human who will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP

13.01.2022 For many years I have felt that women have been under-represented in the camera department and I welcomed the chance to do something about it. The DP is responsible for putting a large team of technicians together to work alongside the camera (this includes the male-dominated area of grips and gaffers), so it makes sense to aim for gender equity. There is a large pool of talented and dedicated women ready to use their skills behind the camera. In my experience, a gender-bal...anced department creates a happier and richer work environment. Craig Barden ACS #craigbarden #craigbardenacs Alana Blanch @sassblanch Ben Starr Maggie Eudes Vanessa Cox @vanessanessy7 Shellyce Cameron-Ryan @shoey.93 Stills photography: Sarah Enticknap @sarahenticknap #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

13.01.2022 ACCREDITATION 2020 The ACS Accreditation Panel for 2020, comprising Chair Ernie Clark ACS, David Wakeley ACS, Ellery Ryan ACS, Dave Le May ACS, Carolyn Constantine ACS, Peter James ACS ASC, Susan Stitt ACS, Peter Curtis ACS, Kathy Chambers ACS and myself assessed this years 23 applications for Accreditation via Silvertrak's Media Room 3 over a two week period in October. This is the highest number of applications we have received and it was a huge but enjoyable task to review...Continue reading

13.01.2022 The AWG is inviting ACS members to attend this webinar next Tuesday. SPOTLIGHT ON DIVERSITY CONSULTANCY Benjamin Law discusses diversity and inclusion in the screen sector with Screen Australia’s Head of Indigenous Penny Smallacombe, Screen NSW’s Sector Investment Manager Sofya Gollan, award winning screenwriter Niki Aken (The Hunting, Upright) and screenwriter Mithila Gupta (Bump, Five Bedrooms).... The panel will discuss definitions of diversity and consultancy, how to build successful, inclusive writers’ rooms and the evolving landscape of Australian television. Join us on Tuesday as the Australian Writers’ Guild presents the next in our Spotlight Series. WHEN: Tuesday 27 October 2020, 7pm AEDT / 6.30pm ACDT / 4pm AWST WHERE: Via ZOOM online. RSVP: Essential for all attendees. RSVP via the link below. Attendees will receive a link to the panel one hour before the start time. LINK: https://awg.com.au/events/spotlight-on-diversity-consultancy The AWG Spotlight Series is made possible with support from Screen NSW

13.01.2022 It has been an extraordinary year for scripted Australian television from the latest seasons of Mystery Road and Stateless to Informer 3838 and Hungry Ghosts. Two of Australia’s top producers, Debbie Lee from Matchbox Pictures and Sophia Zachariou from Bunya Productions, join Andrew Garrick to discuss creating, making and delivering scripted comedy and drama for Australian and international audiences at the next Talks @ AFTRS on Tuesday 8 September. Talks @ AFTRS will live stream on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm on AFTRS Facebook.

10.01.2022 STOLEN KIT BELONGING TO JEFF DARLING Jeff Darling’s RED EPIC DRAGON kit SN#: E-W005593, accessories and large collection of lenses, a CANON 5D MK111 and lenses, and his Hasselblad and lenses were stolen from his home at Palm Beach early Thursday morning. Please contact ACS President Ron Johanson ACS OAM at [email protected] and he will let Jeff know of any progress. ... It’s out there somewhere, a substantial bit of kit that won’t be easy to hide.

10.01.2022 1 hour to go before our awards kick off. Register now if you want to tune in! https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_PZLnbW3uQ5qm6gTfmp7qgg

09.01.2022 Some of the finest camera crew in Australia just happen to be female. Tough, with a wonderful work ethic. They got there because they were given a chance by someone most likely a DP. I’m sure there are many more great female crew members out there ready to shine...... given the chance. John Stokes ACS @johndstokes... Rebecca Crowe @rebeeez Juliet Young Rebekah Hawkey @bekhawkey Gerard Maher @gerardamaher Stills photography: John Platt @johnplattphotos #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

08.01.2022 My apologies to newly Accredited NSW Branch member Bruno Kataoka ACS for the mis-spelling of his name in our recent FaceBook posting. Again, sincere apologies Bruno.... Ron Johanson OAM ACS National President

07.01.2022 "I cast a crew like a director might cast an actor, I want the best person for the job. What I’m looking for is a combination of skill, determination, attitude and personality. There are a multitude of richly diverse stories being told and that should be reflected in the people making them. As a head of department but also key storyteller, I have a responsibility to help make those choices." Andrew Commis ACS @andrewcommis... Nillis Finne @nillis.finne Stills photography: Lisa Tomasetti @lisatomasetti Matt Nettheim Directors featured: Rachel Ward @rachelwardofficial Shannon Murphy @shannnnnny #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

07.01.2022 As cinematographers we have the power to employ our crews. I believe that we have to be proactive and include at least 50% women in the camera department. On my last production there were 4 women in a crew of 7, and one of the men was indigenous. It makes for a better and more balanced working environment and also a far better representation of the world we live in. The challenge now is to enable these women to move through the camera department and to be given the same oppor...tunities as the men. Anna Howard ACS @annahowarddop Juliet Young Stills photographer: John Platt @johnplattphotos #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

07.01.2022 Join us for the 2020 NSW ACS awards to be streamed LIVE on 31st October from 6:30pm. Hosted by Ray Martin AM To be eligible for the lucky door prize make sure you register by 28th October!... Free Event. Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/acs-nsw-branch-awards-2020- Images from last year's gold winners of the student cinematography category, proudly sponsored by @aftrs: Michael Filocamo - A Bird With No Legs . #cinematographer #australiancinematographer #directorofphotography #filmmaker #awardsnight #acsawards2020 #film #video #storytelling

06.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #5: Dark Place What better way to celebrate Friday 13th than with a good fright! Mystery, terror and fantasy. Celebrating an up and-coming generation of Indigenous Australian Filmmakers. This collection of five gripping indigenous horror tales will take you on a journey through horror, black comedy and Australiana gothic.... Indigenous viewers are advised that the following films may have images of deceased persons https://iview.abc.net.au/show/dark-place

06.01.2022 The 54th Annual Victorian & Tasmanian ACS Awards for Cinematography 2020 will be coming to you live on the evening of Saturday the 14th of November. With the al...ways hilarious and engaging Celia Pacquola as our master of ceremonies and the exceptionally talented Daina Reid as our Guest of Honour you certainly won’t want to miss this online event! So pop a bottle of bubbly on ice, support local by ordering in your favourite cuisine and celebrate the wonderful cinematography from Victoria and Tasmania’s best cinematographers. We’ll be announcing all the winners on the night so be sure to tune in from 7pm AEST. Register at the link below to secure your spot and enjoy our night of nights, it might be different, it might be unusual, but it will certainly be noice. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_PZLnbW3uQ5qm6gTfmp7qgg

05.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #4: Grace Beside Me - Season 1 One for the kids! Grace Beside Me is a 13-Part children's television series adapted from the award-winning novel by Sue McPherson. It tells the charming story of an Indigenous girl, Fuzzy Mac, as she experiences the tears and triumphs of being a 21st Century teenager from a strong Indigenous family.... DP: Eric Murray Lui Dir: Lynn-Maree Danzey Dir: Nicholas Verso Dir: Beck Cole Indigenous viewers are advised that the following films may have images of deceased persons https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/grace-beside-me

03.01.2022 The Australian Film Television and Radio School’s 2021 Master of Arts Screen: Cinematography intake closes Monday 31 August! Apply today and join the ranks of Australia’s most iconic storytellers. https://bit.ly/2EntFS3

03.01.2022 Not even COVID-19 can stop us from celebrating the SA & WA ACS Awards! We're going casual this year, but please join us for dinner on November 7th as the SA & WA awards stream live around the country. 6pm pre-dinner drinks, 6:30pm dinner, Awards about 7:30pm.... We'll have a surprise Guest of Honour on the night too. Food: Yep! 3 courses, alternate drop main meals. Drinks: 2 hour drinks package, then buy your own. Live music: Samantha Edge Dress: Casual with a bit of flair! Cost: $77 inc GST On Saturday 7 November 2020 at 6:00 PM https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=664467&

01.01.2022 Thanks to Dan Maxwell, Justine Kerrigan (Chair of the ACS Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Panel), Damian Wyvill ACS, Susan Stitt ACS, John Platt & Garry Phillips ACS, Joel Froome ACS, Michael Filocamo, Ben Cotgrove, Nicole Delprado & General Strike Studio for posting to #whoisinyourcrew It has been wonderful to see these images of diverse camera teams over the last six weeks. The campaign has come to a close now, but for change to happen we must all keep working towards...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Thanks to Zoe White ACS, Mark Wareham ACS, Sissy Reyes, Toby Petch, Ben Allan ACS, Arri Australia, Taste Creative & Bus Stop Films and all others who posted to #whoisinyourcrew this week. Some very thoughtful words accompanied these images, so sharing those too. The last week of the campaign is coming up so please share more images with us, so we can repost them next Sunday! We are honoured that our friends at Imago featured the campaign on their website, hopefully we might ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #6: The Beach Watch this brilliant recommendation from Allan Collins ACS. Allan was the first Indigenous DOP to receive his letters. Amongst many of his credits are the highly acclaimed Jandamarra's War, Mad Bastards, Dhakiyarr vs the King, 3 Acts of Murder and Beneath Clouds. For this week, Allan recommends "The Beach". Filmmaker Warwick Thornton’s international success has come at a personal cost. He has reached a crossroad in his life and something ...has to change. He has chosen to try giving up life in the fast lane for a while, to go it alone, on an isolated beach in one of the most beautiful yet brutal environments in the world, to see if he can transform and heal his life. DP: Dylan River Dir: Warwick Thornton https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/the-beach