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Australian Cinematographers Society

Locality: South Melbourne, Victoria

Address: PO Box 2023 3205 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Just a reminder about the Roger Horrocks OTAB Zoom Webinar this Thursday the 29th at 7pm. Please sign up at the link below so you don't miss out. The Victorian Branch is excited to have international guest Roger Horrocks joining us for a talk on underwater cinematography. Roger is an underwater cinematographer specialising in wildlife imagery for documentaries and features.... Since working with Didier Noirot on BBC’s Nature’s Great Events series in 2007, Roger has gone on to become arguably one of the most renowned underwater cinematographers in the world. In the past few years, he has worked with Netflix, BBC, Disney and National Geographic, shooting sequences for Our Planet, Blue Planet II, and most recently, My Octopus Teacher. In 2018, he won a BAFTA for his contribution to Blue Planet II, and in 2019, he was nominated for Outstanding Cinematography at the PrimeTime Emmys. In 2019 he was one of two cinematographers selected to shoot Apple’s screensavers for Apple TV. He is currently working on Planet Earth 3 and an ocean series for Netflix. He is a master of his craft, and we are delighted to welcome Roger to the ACS for a truly special event. Please send any questions for Roger to [email protected] To check out some of Roger's work visit his website https://www.rogerhorrocks.com/ Sign up for the webinar at the link below https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_sS0-obXtTu-UeZM00aVXrQ

25.01.2022 A diverse crew is the way we represent a multitude of voices in storytelling and filmmaking. People always say to me well it should be a meritocracy" and I alw...ays agree and point out that the big problem is that right now it is far from a meritocracy. As a Head of Department you have a responsibility. Everyone can do their part to enact change. It's time to think about these issues. So let's all work together to make the film and TV industry just that; a place where numerous diverse voices can be heard. Nicola Daley ACS @nicdaleydp Bonnie Elliott ACS @bonnieelliottdp Meg White @the_other_meg_white Jules Wurm Ray Martin @raymondgmartin #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 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

25.01.2022 "I cast a crew like a director might cast an actor, I want the best person for the job. What Im 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

24.01.2022 This NAIDOC week the ACS wishes to celebrate our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cinematographers and to acknowledge their invaluable and ongoing contribu...tion to Australian storytelling. Over the following seven days we will be sharing links to current viewing material on NITV/SBS On Demand. Please take the time to tune in and appreciate the great work. If you also wish to know more about NAIDOC week please head to www.naidoc.org.au/ NAIDOC stands for the National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We recognise that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Always Was, Always Will Be.

24.01.2022 I always sit in the cinema at the end of a film to watch the credits, to see how many women were part of the camera team. Most times it is not as many as it sho...uld be. I want us to all think about how we can change this, and not just for women, but also for people of colour, for those who identify as LGBTQ+, for people working with a disability, to make our camera departments more inclusive, and more like the world we live in. I believe that part of my role as cinematographer is creating a place on set for open-hearted collaboration. Consciously choosing a diverse and balanced crew helps build a creative space that can listen to many perspectives. We can all do something concrete towards making change in our industry. Bonnie Elliott ACS @bonnieelliottdp Nillis Finne @nillis.finne Carolina Izquierdo Duarte @caro_left Juntra Donovan-Santitharangkun @mad_dreamer_juntra Danielle Payne @dpaynefilms Claudia Butters @claudiabutters Tom Rolfe @tommyrolfe Kitty May Allwood @kittymayallwood Claire Bishop @thevideoclaire Murray Johnson @muzzaj Christine Anderson @hello_christine_anderson Maxx Corkindale @schmaxximus Chris Daniels @chrisdanielscam Stills photography: Lisa Tomasetti @lisatomasetti Gunter Hang #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 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

23.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/austcine/posts/3850390818323481

23.01.2022 How the landscape of whos in the crew has changed from last century! Its 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

22.01.2022 Due to the uncertainty of restrictions in Victoria, we've made the unfortunate decision to move the Vic & Tas 55th Annual Awards for Cinematography online. While we wish we could see each other in person, we can't wait to have you join us via live stream. It's sure to be a fun evening! Catch the awards on November 13th 2021 at 6:30PM. More details to follow soon so stay tuned!

22.01.2022 If we are going to continue to grow as a culture with any meaning, everyone has to be an equal contributor. Creativity is beyond gender, race and disability. Fi...lmmaking is now a massive part of a culture that we share globally. We have been afforded a voice, and wouldnt it be a wonderful thing if we were able to share that voice with everyone regardless of race, gender, disability or religious persuasion? Of course it would. For me this is the key. I see cinematographers as active participants in the content of the films we make. We are not unfeeling technicians. Our culture grows slowly, its in us, and it infuses our world with all we hold dear. It will live longer than us. So lets get a grip on the wider picture, humanity demands we share the opportunity around. Now. Martin McGrath ACS @martymeme Juntra Donovan-Santitharangkun @mad_dreamer_juntra Sarah Hadley @sarah.com.au 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 https://www.facebook.com/austcine/posts/3850414414987788

22.01.2022 After my nearly 60 years as a cinematographer both in Australia and overseas, I have worked with crews on movies and commercials that for the most part consiste...d mainly of men. I feel strongly that in todays world the cinematographer has the golden opportunity to make the gender numbers more equal around the camera. Of course this should extend to minorities of any race or persuasion. Its a no brainer really and it is an important issue to be addressed by the cinematographer who is putting a crew together nowadays and in the future. A more inclusive diversity amongst not only camera crew, but all crew, should lead to diversity in social and cultural expression. Russell Boyd ACS ASC #russellboyd #russellboydacs Anna Howard ACS @annahowarddop Carolina Izquierdo Duarte @caro_left Heliguy @heliguy.tv Sally Eccleston 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

21.01.2022 The 54th Annual Victorian & Tasmanian ACS Awards for Cinematography 2020 will be coming to you live tomorrow, Saturday the 14th of November. With the always 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 Victor...ia 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/.../reg.../WN_PZLnbW3uQ5qm6gTfmp7qgg

20.01.2022 A Balanced Crew "Diversity in a crew is fundamental to achieve balance. For me the equality of relationships and the quality of work go hand in hand." - Kim Bat...terham ACS @kim.batt "Part of my role as a cinematographer is to create a place on set for open-hearted collaboration. Consciously choosing a diverse and balanced crew helps build a creative space that can listen to many perspectives." - Bonnie Elliott ACS @bonnieelliottdp "I believe in giving anyone a chance, no matter what sex or background. A balanced crew creates an environment in which everyone feels comfortable, both cast and crew." - Michael Latham @_michael_latham_ "I've always tried to surround myself with people that have ambition, persistence, and a love for movies and cinematography. The women in my camera teams have always possessed these qualities." - Roger Lanser ACS @roger_lanser "We work in a unique industry that should have equal opportunity for all. Let's keep that in mind when it's time to crew our next project." - Geoffrey Hall ACS #geoffreyhall #geoffreyhallacs We can all make a difference. Share images of your diverse crew. Stills photography: John Platt @johnplattphotos Ben King @benkingphotographer Elise Lockwood @eliselockwoodphoto Sarah Enticknap @sarahenticknap Music: Caitlin Yeo @caitlinyeo2000 Edit: Sissy Reyes @sissy_reyes Other camera crew featured: Sky Davies @msskybird Nillis Finne @nillis.finne Kitty May Allwood @kittymayallwood Lisa Cushing @lisa.cushing Carolina Izquierdo Duarte @caro_left Heliguy @heliguy.tv Danielle Payne @dpaynefilms Juntra Donovan-Santitharangkun @mad_dreamer_juntra Claudia Butters @claudiabutters Karin Christensen @antlersonanne Sam Newman @newmans88 Katie Milwright ACS @katie_milwright_acs Trish Keating Emma Moroney Carolyn Constantine ACS @carolynconstantineacs Adrien Seffrin @adrien_q_seffrin Rebecca Crowe @rebeeez #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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18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 Join us in 1 hour for a Zoom Webinar Q&A with the cinematographer Charlie Sarroff and Director Natalie Erika James about their feature film Relic. Relic is a 2020 horror drama film directed by Natalie Erika James in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by James and Christian White. It stars Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote.

18.01.2022 A committed individual can make a profound impact towards equity. DP Geoff Burton made a conscious decision to hire and mentor women in his camera team, and lau...nched the careers of several female cinematographers, including my own. We all need to continue this for the upcoming generation of female DPs. Being a woman in a camera team is just normal to me. Thats what a camera team looks like. The people on set that have remarked about my gender have mostly been actresses saying: Thank God there are women behind the camera. It changes everything about the culture of a set. 34 years after Jan Kenny was the first Australian woman to shoot a feature film Im gobsmacked that gender equity is still an issue in camera departments. Cinematography is a role that women have proven again and again they can perform creatively, technically, and physically at the highest levels of excellence. Kathryn Milliss @kathrynmilliss Geoff Burton ACS #geoffburtonacs #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 CLIPPED Music Video Festival is on again!! cinematography/editing/directing/student categories and more. Panavision rental prize packs and only $30US to enter. ACS members enter the code 1ndustr33 for a discount... Entries close 30th Sept. http://filmfreeway.com/clippedfestival

16.01.2022 No one wants to be hired simply because of their gender or race. The crew I know want to be hired because of our work ethic and for what we can bring to the pro...duction. All we want is the opportunity to show our worth. Matthew Chuang ACS @mattscope #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 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

16.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #1: Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky Presenter, co-writer and slam poet Steven Oliver takes the audience on an incredible and scenic journey a...cross Australia from the cliffs of Kurnell to the Torres Strait. As he travels the land interrogating Cook’s legacy, he poses the question - in 2020, does Australia have a blurred history of Cook? Indigenous viewers are advised that the following films may have images of deceased persons. DP: Eric Murray Lui DP: Leuke Marriott Dir: Steven McGregor Link: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1773167683939/looky looky-here-comes- cook

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14.01.2022 Sh*t ACs Say! Thank you to everyone who submitted lines!

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 NAIDOC Week film pick #3: Robbie Hood

12.01.2022 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. Among...st 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

11.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4758188600861704

11.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 If you missed last night's award stream you can catch up at the link below! https://vimeo.com/479112573/

08.01.2022 Diversity in a crew is fundamental to achieving balance. Filmmaking has been traditionally organised on military models efficiency first, but what is lost? T...his is a difficult thing to express, but for me the quality of relationships and the quality of work go hand in hand. Kim Batterham ACS @kim.batt Bonnie Elliott ACS @bonnieelliottdp Sky Davies @msskybird #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

06.01.2022 Thanks to Simon Chapman ACS, Amy Dellar, Sidat de Silva, Emma Paine, Craig Barden ACS, Nina Renee, John Brawley, Anthony Littlechild, Anna Howard ACS and all th...e others who posted images this week to #whoisinyourcrew. Its wonderful to see DPs posting, but everyone can post about their crew, focus pullers, camera assistants, other HODs, directors, producers dont be shy :) We are reposting images every Sunday so please have a look through your archives, or take one on set this week! @chappydop @indoorfountains @nahyeonleee @sdsimage @hannahklassek @chiari.francesco @natperez__ @joseandrade7 @steph.cine @emmapainedp @joanne_brechin @_k.r.i.s.t.i_._ @cragbard @shoey.93 @bonitarenataa @beachsophiebeach @sassblanch @johnbrawley @cn_jess @anthonylittlechild @arabianshampoo @cinepope @annahowarddop @dabbs_the_original @thevideoclaire @bonniepaku @catalinaamoller @schmaxximus @chrisdanielscam #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #acs #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

06.01.2022 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 DPs 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. Ive grown up with so many incredible artists who have covered all walks of life. Its ingrained in us to give all people a chance and nurture their creativity. Its 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. ACs 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 theres 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- its where I got my start. Heres 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. Its been so great seeing the incredibly diverse crews working all over Aus. Ive always thrived on the perspective brought to set by a diverse crew and Im 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

05.01.2022 As a DP working almost exclusively in television drama, I am committed to a gender balance in the camera department. Equally important, is to think about the c...areer advancement and development of skills for female technicians who are interested in a career as a director of photography. The goal, as I see it, should be to have women better represented beyond the assistant level. Across the film and television industry there are many different career opportunities available, however in television drama it is possible to consider a persons career beyond a single job and I believe it is incumbent on DPs in this part of the sector to promote women into senior roles in the camera department. We need to support the career advancement of women while delivering exceptional television. Bruce Young ACS @bruceyoungcinematography Cara Hurley @carahurls Rebekah Hawkey @bekhawkey Juliet Young 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

05.01.2022 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. Its 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

05.01.2022 1 hour to go before our awards kick off. Register now if you want to tune in! https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_PZLnbW3uQ5qm6gTfmp7qgg

05.01.2022 Life is full of diversity. This should always be reflected in our choice of camera teams. As Heads of Department its 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 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

04.01.2022 Join ACS NSW for our AGM followed directly by Carolyn Constantine ACS in conversation with cinematographers Murray Lui, Lucas Tomoana, Bonnie Elliott ACS, and camera operator Jules Wurm. They will be talking all things cine as they share experiences of their varied careers and their personal reflections on how we can foster diversity in our camera department On today at 6:30pm AEST... https://www.facebook.com/events/1139649373100957/

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02.01.2022 For the last 16 years Jules has been the focus puller on everything Ive done and right from the start of us working together she has chosen all of the camera d...epartment. She is the rock star not me, I follow her lead. Warwick Thornton #warwickthornton Jules Wurm Stills photography: Ben King @benkingphotographer Mark Rogers @markrogers_photo #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

02.01.2022 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

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02.01.2022 The AWG is inviting ACS members to attend this webinar next Tuesday. SPOTLIGHT ON DIVERSITY CONSULTANCY Benjamin Law discusses diversity and inclusion in the sc...reen 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

02.01.2022 Ive always thought of filmmaking as like having a microphone in a room. And for so long that mic has been in the hands of a few. Imagine what will happen when ...we put the mic in the hands of those who havent yet spoken? Imagine the adventures theyll tell, the laughs well have, the scares well get and the inspiration well gain from hearing from them. Isnt that exciting? So its up to us now, the ones whove had the mic, to make sure we hand it around the room. To work with people on how to use their voice and encourage them to get on stage. Our lives, our work places and our stories will be better for it and I cant bloody wait. Lucas Tomoana @lucastomoana #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

01.01.2022 A culture of equality: Nicola Daley ACS - "People always say to me 'well it should be a meritocracy' and I always agree and point out that right now it is far f...rom it." Matthey Chuang ACS - "No one wants to be hired simply because of their gener or race. We want to be hired for our work ethic and what we bring to the production. All we want is the opportunity to show our worth." Lucas Tomoana - "I've always thought of filmmaking like having a microphone in a room. Imagine what will happen when we put the mic in the hands of those who haven't yet spoken?" Tania Lambert ACS - "Don't underestimate your power as a Head of Department. Actively leveling the playing field moves us closer to equality." Martin McGrath ACS - "If we are going to continue to grow as a culture with any meaning, everyone has to be an equal contributor." We can all make a difference. Share images of your diverse crew. DPs featured: Nicola Daley ACS @nicdaleydp Matthew Chuang ACS @mattscope Lucas Tomoana @lucastomoana Tania Lambert ACS @tania_lambert Martin McGrath ACS @martymeme Stills photography: John Platt @johnplattphotos Lisa Tomasetti @lisatomasetti Music: Caitlin Yeo @caitlinyeo2000 Edit: Sissy Reyes @sissy_reyes Other camera crew featured in this video: Juntra Donovan-Santitharangkun @mad_dreamer_juntra Hannak Klassek @ hannahklassek Madison Heinze @madi_movement Carolina Izquierdo Duarte @caro_left Sarah Hadley @sarah.com.au Nicholas Owens @nitrous_o #whoisinyourcrew #australiancinematographer #austcine #australiancinematographerssociety #cinematography #cinematographers #cine #australianfilmmaker #indigenousfilmmaker #indigenouscinematographer #femalecinematographer #camerawomen #femalefilmmaker #diversecrew #cameracrew #cameraassistant #focuspuller #cameradepartment #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #wecanallmakeadifference

01.01.2022 A reminder for this Saturday the 14th! Don't miss our big night (in)! 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 always 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