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25.01.2022 Watching the awards? Follow along from home with the awards booklet: https://mcusercontent.com//b52ac/2020_QLD_AwardBooklet.pdf

25.01.2022 #Repost @austcine 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

25.01.2022 MEET THE POWERFUL COLLABORATORS BEHIND DISNEY’S MULAN: DIRECTOR NIKI CARO (MNZM) AND CINEMATOGRAPHER MANDY WALKER (ACS, ASC) at WIFT Virtual’s Excellence in Craft Episode 3 WHEN: Australia: 12.00pm 1.00pm AEST, Saturday 12th September 2020 New Zealand: 2.00pm 3.00pm NZST, Saturday 12th September 2020... Los Angeles: 7.00pm 8.00pm PT, Friday 11th September 2020 HOW: To attend this event registration is required. Free for WIFT Australia members and by donation for non-members. Register with Eventbrite HERE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/championing-female-storytel WIFT Australia is proud to present these two outstanding filmmakers in conversation online to share their unique insight into the creative process of Disney’s live-action production Mulan.

25.01.2022 #Repost @joel.lawrence.acs Notting Hill Backyard studios pty ltd #lockdownlife @todayshow @nbcnews @hunternbcnews #socialdistancing #nottinghill... . . . #theshowgoeson #litepanels #lighting #mulitcam #cinesnaps #cinesnapsqld #tv #production #nbc #msnbc #panasonic #eva1 #p2 #garden #studio #london #spring #stayhome See more

25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 Meet your 2021 QLD ACS committee (Part 1): President: Erika Addis Vice President: Tim Jordin / Julian Panetta... Secretary: Alexander Shingles Treasurer: Mick Fanning Memberships: Rio Zouzoulas-Cabelllo Newsletter: Kevin Nguyen Digital News: Lucas Tomoana Social Media: Mark Broadbent / Justin Hartwell / Rachel Sieger / Audra Murray General: Ron Johanson OAM ACS / Jerry Mutagubya / Shing Fung Cheung / Joanne Kenny / Brendan Williams ACS / Brian Loewe / Jake Koning / Tony O’Loughlan ACS SOC

24.01.2022 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 s...tronger 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

23.01.2022 Meet your 2021 QLD ACS committee (Part 2): President: Erika Addis Vice President: Tim Jordin / Julian Panetta... Secretary: Alexander Shingles Treasurer: Mick Fanning Memberships: Rio Zouzoulas-Cabelllo Newsletter: Kevin Nguyen Digital News: Lucas Tomoana Social Media: Mark Broadbent / Justin Hartwell / Rachel Sieger / Audra Murray General: Ron Johanson OAM ACS / Jerry Mutagubya / Shing Fung Cheung / Joanne Kenny / Brendan Williams ACS / Brian Loewe / Jake Koning / Tony O’Loughlan ACS SOC

23.01.2022 #Repost @liam_edward_brennan Happy to be shooting on God’s Rig - -... - - - #cinematography #cinematographylife #arri #minilf #alexamini #cooke #dp #cinematographer #s7i #fullframe #cinesnaps #cinesnapsqld @arri @arriaustralia @cookeoptics @smallhd @shapewlb @lemac_australia #cinemarigs #cinerig #camera #cameragear #camerabag #camerabuild See more

22.01.2022 #Repost @austcine When I started out there were very few women in the camera department. But every female DP I met proved to me that one day I too could head up a camera department. My thanks to Sally Bongers, Erika Addis, Ellen Kuras ASC and Sandy Sissell ASC for paving the way and to all the fabulous DPs who gave me a break such as Joe Pickering ACS, Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC, Lou Irving ACS and Gary Philips ACS. A 50/50 camera team gives an opportunity for every...one to learn and show what they can do and ensures diversity in our film crews. If you can’t see it, you can't be it. Carolyn Constantine ACS @carolynconstantineacs Carolina Izquierdo Duarte @caro_left Hannak Klassek @ hannahklassek Adrien Seffrin @adrien_q_seffrin Sian Bates @sian_rowena_bates 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

22.01.2022 REGISTER NOW so you don't miss out!!! Mark Toia is one of the most sought after commercial directors in the world. On December 8th Mark debuts his science fiction feature film Monsters of Man. Join the ACS QLD branch for a webinar on November 12th as Mark discusses his approach to directing + shooting, the incredible effort that went into post production and how he plans to distribute. Hit the zoom link below to register now. ... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_4Orb9RrxSyOiP7Nh9UvvrQ

22.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #3: Robbie Hood

22.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4758188600861704

19.01.2022 ACS Queensland - Taking Cinematography To New Heights with Jeff Gaunt With years of experience being Australia's go to drone operators, Jeff Gaunt from Heliguys will be presenting a live Q&A over Zoom. Hosted by Brendan Williams ACS, Jeff will talk about the ever evolving space of aerial cinematography including his beginnings and philosophy. Tune in to learn what's possible and gain invaluable knowledge from an industry leader!... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_3_7U7HkXR5mMQgulOUH5AQ

19.01.2022 #Repost @austcine 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

19.01.2022 #Repost @austcine Role Models DPs featured:... Carolyn Constantine ACS @carolynconstantineacs Craig Barden ACS #craigbarden #craigbardenacs Eric Murray Lui @ericmurraylui John Stokes ACS @johndstokes Katie Milwright ACS @katie_milwright_acs Stills photographers: John Platt @johnplattphotos Ben King @benkingphotographer Music: Caitlin Yeo @caitlinyeo2000 Edit: Sissy Reyes @sissy_reyes Other camera crew featured: Martha Ansara Carolyn Constantine ACS @carolynconstantineacs Adrien Seffrin @adrien_q_seffrin Juntra Donovan-Santitharangkun @mad_dreamer_juntra Sarah Hadley @sarah.com.au Rebecca Crowe @rebeeez Cara Hurley @carahurls Emma Paine @emmapainedp Danielle Payne @dpaynefilms Jo Cameron @joccameron #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

19.01.2022 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 opportunities 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

18.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #2: Sweet Country Sweet Country is set in 1929 in the outback of the Northern Territory. It is the story of a young boy called Philomac, w...ho witnesses Sam, an Aboriginal stockman kill station owner Harry Marsh in self defence. Sam and his pregnant wife Lizzie go on the run and a posse pursues them across the outback. DP: Warwick Thornton Dir: Warwick Thornton Indigenous viewers are advised that the following films may have images of deceased persons https://www.sbs.com.au/ondema//1424798275726/sweet-country

18.01.2022 ACS Queensland is very excited to announce a new, special category of award for 2020. The Outstanding Support Award is designed to shine a light on the many fantastic people that support our projects and the broader industry. If you can think of anyone who you’d like to nominate, we’re now accepting submissions from our membership base, all we require is a short paragraph explaining; who you’re nominating and why! Nominees do not have to be members, it could be your favourite rental house, a focus puller who’s had your back all year, a production designer, or your mum who’s catering saved the day. Submissions will be assessed by the Queensland committee, with the winner announced on the night. Please send your nominations to [email protected] Submissions close October 10

17.01.2022 EVENT REMINDER: EVENT: Post Awards Party! Soapbox Beer Thursday 26th November from 6pm... Registration essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BMIUC Missed seeing your peers in the flesh? Good think there's an after party! We invite you to join us as we celebrate the winners, the nominees and the supporting players behind this past year's incredible work. Spots strictly limited so please book in early. No charge for entry. Limited tab on the bar, kitchen is open.

17.01.2022 Thanks to Dan Maxwell, Justine Kerrigan (Chair of the ACS Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Panel), Damian Wyvill ACS, Susan Stitt ACS, John Platt & Garry P...hillips 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 diversity and inclusion in our own teams and within our industry. Pic 1: Dan Maxwell @doghouse Diversity on set is important now to drive the future. Showing young aspiring talents, trying to reach their goals, that they do belong regardless of gender, race or beliefs. Thank you to @bonnieelliottdp and @austcine for motivating us all to talk about how we can make change. @kittymayallwood @allybarker12 @yangshanglien @camcmorley @jasemorling @sassblanch @muzzaj Pic 2 Justine Kerrigan @justine_kerrigan We all see the world through a different lens based on our life experiences and often strongly influenced by the stories we grow up watching. When we have diversity behind the lens our world is expanded. We learn from each other and help create a better world for it. I am truly grateful for the many directors and DP’s who gave me a break and to the maverick woman I looked up to when starting out in the camera department - @erika_addis ,Martha Ansara, Jane Castle, Jacquie Wolf, Katherine Milliss plus many more. @simonhigginscinematography @mayetaclark @megsriakos @carinaburke @vedranamusic Pic 3: Damian Wyvill ACS @damianwyvill Camera team of Flying Doctors in Broken Hill: @claudiabutters @sian_rowena_bates @the_other_meg_white @kurt.grimes @insta_b1nsta @brendanshawacs @dermotmc Pic 4: Susan Stitt ACS @susan_stitt I have always felt deeply privileged to be in the Camera Department. I’ve grown up with so many incredible artists who have covered all walks of life. It’s ingrained in us to give all people a chance and nurture their creativity. It’s a family. An international one. A fair one. Pic 5: Cinematographer Garry Phillips ACS @gazbob1 and the BUMP Camera Crew by John Platt @johnplattphotos L-R Brett Mathews A cam 1st AC, Nicola Kirby B cam 2nd AC, Anne Sophie Mario. B cam 1st AC, Carolyn Constantine ACS B cam Operator, Danielle Payne A cam 2nd AC, and Top Phillips Video Split Operator @gazbob1 @annesosharpy @carolynconstantineacs @dpaynefilms @nicolakirkby @bampics @shittypicsbytom Pic 6: Joel Froome ACS @jfroome As cinematographers, we have the unique opportunity to have a say in the hiring for the 3 departments that we lead to make sure that they better resemble society and continually improve to make sure everyone gets a shot. Bringing diversity to set is instrumental in creating the best shoot possible and supporting new generations of filmmakers from all backgrounds. AC’s in BTS: Sarah Macdonald @springonionnoodle Karla Marie Wilson @karlamwilson Madelaine Shera-Jones Erin Gaddi @laddin_ Sanjay B Magar Gaffer , Courtney Denk @courtnicorn Our diverse Cast and crew of the feature film Daisy @daisyandsmilingjack Pic 7: Michael Filocamo @michael_filocamo Some of the most influential people in my career have been women. My teachers, mentors and collaborators. They taught me to shoot, and they took a chance on me when I was just starting out. Diversity is about including people who feel there’s no place for them in camera. Everyone should have the right to create culture regardless of sex, gender, sexuality, race, religion, neurodiversity or class. More diversity means more perspectives. As DPs we have the power to make it happen. BTS Photos @alfie_samba @evance_breteuil Pic 8: Nicole Del Prado @nicole_delprado_film Camera is close to my heart- it’s where I got my start. Here’s to celebrating some of the amazing women who have helped bring projects to life over the last few years! @diamond_tat @carmenlsmith Pic 9: Ben Cotgrove @bencotgrove Thank you @bonnieelliottdp @austcine for the incredible #whoisinyourcrew campaign. It’s been so great seeing the incredibly diverse crews working all over Aus. I’ve always thrived on the perspective brought to set by a diverse crew and I’m excited to see representation and diversity continue to grow in the camera department. Pic 10: General Strike Studio The story of FREEMAN was always a celebration of black + girl power. So it felt important to me to crew this film with as many women and indigenous creatives as possible. Was it hard you ask? Not really. It just required the will and desire to make it happen. @general_strike @matchbox_pictures @bonnieelliottdp @bangarradancetheatre @jakenash82 @lillianbanks_ @danielwieckmann @byronscullin #freemanthefilm Still by @daniel.boud #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #acs #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

16.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 #Repost @austcine As a storyteller I feel it essential to create a balanced work environment, which in my mind begins with gender balance. We work in a unique industry that should have equal opportunity for all, so let's keep that in mind when it's time to crew your next project.... Geoffrey Hall ACS #geoffreyhall #geoffreyhallacs Rebecca Crowe @rebeeez Bonnie Paku @bonniepaku Claire Bishop @thevideoclaire 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

16.01.2022 #Repost @austcine 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

16.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 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 see some posts from other parts of the globe soon! Pic 1: Zoe White ACS @zoewhite @lara.aqel Pic 2:@thanalee_@paulinegefin @rachelbatashvili @devon_catucci @meredithbugden Pic 3: Mark Wareham ACS @markbwareham @bekhawkey @johnplattphotos Pic 4: Mystery Road Series 1 Camera crew: @twalshcamera @muzzaj Pic 5 & 6: Sissy Reyes @sissy_reyes @velindawardell @bobby_lieeee Diversity now and always. If storytelling is the way in which we represent ourselves and our world, well it goes without say that we need diverse storytellers to be complete as people. We are all part of the picture. And how much richer will that picture become when we can all share in the making of it, together. Pic 7: Toby Petch @tobypetch @emmaelias__ As department heads we need to influence change in the people we are working with, encouraging the training required to input diversity through the full range of the crew. Training new people is a commitment, it requires time, patience and understanding. The choices made as to who is trained, when and why are in our hands. These are decisions that need to be made carefully if we want change, as change will never come without our conscious devotion towards it. Pic 8: Ben Allan ACS @benallanacs @velindawardell @nicdaleydp Supporting diversity in our industry is more than just hiring diversely. It’s also about giving people opportunities to progress their careers and supporting them as they forge their own path. These are two photos of Velinda Wardell ACS in my crew, 20 years apart. The first is in 1998 testing the new @kodak_shootfilm 800T neg stock and the other is camera operating for me on a job in 2018. In between she earned a Masters degree in #cinematography from @aftrs became National Secretary of @austcine and the 6th woman ever to receive her ACS letters. She is also a friend, mentor and inspiration to countless young female cinematographers around the world. Today you can see her work camera operating in the crew of Academy Award Winner @ddbeebe on @iamwomanmovie shot on the @arri_rental #Alexa65 Nicola Daley @nicdaleydp stood out to me as soon as I met her when she was a rental prep technician at @lemac_australia The first of these photos was taken when a newly freelance Nicola was camera operating for me on the short film la Palabra in 2002. Her sense of composition was then and still is exceptional. The second photo was taken 12 years later, the day after she became the 8th woman in history to ever receive the ACS letters. If people ever question the value of the push for gender equality I would point to Nicola, who in recent years has started to get work more in line with her talent and professionalism. This has included the TV series Harlots The Letdown Paradise Lost and Domina, the feature film Pin Cushion and documentary biopic of Manolo Blahnik The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards. She has been admitted to the illustrious ranks of @bafta and @theacademy - none of which has surprised me but I know that if she had been a man with the same talent, the opportunities would not have taken so long to come around. Very proud to know her and to have occasionally helped her along the way. Pic 9: Arri Australia Service Dept, Mel, Rey & Pat @arriaustralia Pic 10: Fabulous on set pics from Taste Creative & Bus Stop Films @tastecreative @busstopfilms #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #acs #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

13.01.2022 #Repost @austcine "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

12.01.2022 Mission control for the 2020 Qld awards. Streaming now!!!

12.01.2022 Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! ACS Queensland - Taking Cinematography To New Heights with Jeff Gaunt With years of experience being Australia's go to drone operators, Jeff Gaunt from Heliguys will be presenting a live Q&A over Zoom. Hosted by Brendan Williams ACS, Jeff will talk about the ever evolving space of aerial cinematography including his beginnings and philosophy.... Tune in to learn what's possible and gain invaluable knowledge from an industry leader! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_3_7U7HkXR5mMQgulOUH5AQ

12.01.2022 Some cool BTS shots from @bengillies888 upcoming new music vid Directed by @lukeandjello and shot by DP @andygough_ on our Sony Venice with P+S TECHNIK Kowa Ev...olution 2x Anamorphic’s Stay tuned! #musicvideo #australianmusic #sony #venice #anamorphics #cinematography @monsterchildrenfilms

11.01.2022 2020 ACS Qld awards presentation

11.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/austcine/posts/3850395551656341

11.01.2022 #Repost @austcine 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-balanced 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

10.01.2022 QLD ACS awards on TONIGHT. Starting very soon online. Get in quick to register so you're good to go once it starts.

09.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/austcine/posts/3850414414987788

09.01.2022 "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

08.01.2022 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

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07.01.2022 #Repost @austcine During my working life in this industry I have always tried to surround myself with people who have unyielding ambition, nervy persistence and an avid love of movies and cinematography. The women in my camera teams have always possessed these qualities. I think everyone should continue to support the need for diversity and equality in the camera department at every opportunity. Roger Lanser ACS @roger_lanser... Katie Milwright ACS @katie_milwright_acs Trish Keating Emma Moroney Carolyn Constantine ACS @carolynconstantineacs Carolina Izquierdo Duarte @caro_left Nillis Finne @nillis.finne Hannak Klassek @ hannahklassek Adrien Seffrin @adrien_q_seffrin Sian Bates @sian_rowena_bates Madison Heinze @madi_movement 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

04.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners from last night's awards. We had more entries than ever before making the challenge of judging even tougher than usual! Our j...udging panel was made up of Ron Johanson ACS OAM, Katie Millwright ACS, Kathy Chambers ACS, Peter Curtis ACS and Bonnie Elliott ACS and their dedication to the judging process needs to be acknowledged and congratulated. I want to thank all our sponsors, both at a national and state level for supporting the ACS. Without them events such as our awards, regardless of what form they take, could not go ahead. Thank you to everyone who entered and we look forward to having a bigger and better awards celebration in 2021! Below is also a link to download a PDF version of this years winners list. https://drive.google.com//106ZSFUlsY2zNpMhU0sUkgeZpK/view

03.01.2022 Check out this great shot of QLD Accredited member Ben Nott ACS on location shooting feature film Bosch & Rockit.

03.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 HAPPENING TONIGHT! ACS Queensland - Taking Cinematography To New Heights with Jeff Gaunt With years of experience being Australia's go to drone operators, Jeff Gaunt from Heliguys will be presenting a live Q&A over Zoom. Hosted by Brendan Williams ACS, Jeff will talk about the ever evolving space of aerial cinematography including his beginnings and philosophy.... Tune in to learn what's possible and gain invaluable knowledge from an industry leader! Link in Bio.

01.01.2022 #Repost @mandywalkerdp Thanks to @american_cinematographer, @benallanacs for the words and @rubybell for the photo.

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