2024 CSC Award winners revealed

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers announce the recipients of the 67^th Annual CSC Awards, held on May 4^th at the Carlu in Toronto.

The CSC Awards recognise the world class work being created at home and abroad by Canadian cinematographers. Among the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the President’s Award, sponsored by Creamsource, to Philip Lanyon CSC for his exceptional service to the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. Lanyon’s dedication and commitment have been instrumental in advancing the society’s mission and fostering a vibrant community of cinematographers across Canada.

Another notable honouree was Kim Derko CSC, who received The Masters Award, sponsored by ZEISS, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of cinematography. Derko’s visionary work has set a high standard for excellence in the industry and inspired countless aspiring cinematographers.

The Bill Hilson Award, sponsored by Walter Klassen FX, was presented to Brian and David Dwight of LRX for their remarkable service contributing to the development of the motion picture industry in Canada. Their innovative contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Canadian filmmaking.

Additionally, Mathieu Nadon was honoured with the Camera Assistant Award of Merit, sponsored by IATSE 667, for his excellence and outstanding professionalism in the performance of AC duties and responsibilities. Lastly, Vickie-Lynn Roy was recognised with the Craftsperson Technical Award of Merit sponsored by Grandé Camera, for her excellence and outstanding professionalism in the collaborative art of cinematography.

The CSC extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees and expresses gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support in honouring excellence in cinematography.

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THEATRICAL FEATURE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by SESLER

Nicolas Bolduc CSC
The Three Musketeers: Part 1: D’Artagnan

Karim Hussain CSC
Infinity Pool

Jordan Kennington
Sweetland

Paul Sarossy CSC ASC BSC
Irena’s Vow

Chris Stacey
The Blind

NON-THEATRICAL FEATURE/ANTHOLOGY EPISODE/PILOT CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by Keslow Camera

Jeremy Benning CSC ASC
Accused, “Esme’s Story”

Pierre Gill CSC
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher”

James Klopko CSC
Essex County, “S1.E1”

Catherine Lutes CSC
Black Mirror, “Joan is Awful”

Craig Wrobleski CSC ASC
Fubar, “Take Your Daughter to Work Day”

FRITZ SPIESS AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by SP Studios / Ontario Camera

Kristofer Bonnell
Chevrolet Silverado – “Go Beyond”

Diego Guijarro CSC
VISA – “Women’s World Cup”

Devin Karringten
Tempête – “Storm of Love”

Christopher Lew CSC
Apple – “Another Birthday”

Mark Zibert & Eric Kaskens
Kruger – “Love is Messy”

MUSIC VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by Astera…brought to you by Lumenayre

Jeremy Cox
Leaning Into Your Palms – performed by Austyn Gillette

Ben Dawson
Feral Canadian Scaredy Cat – performed by Young Friend

Jon Joffin ASC
At Home – performed by Jon Bryant

Liam Mitchell
So Hard to Tell – performed by Debby Friday

Bobby Shore CSC
You Broke My Heart – performed by Drake

DRAMATIC SHORT CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by Godox

Farhad Ghaderi
Moeder

Farhad Ghaderi
Motherland

Cole Graham
Let This Feeling Go

Christopher Lew CSC
Closing Dynasty

Nicolas Poitras-Gamache
Katshinau – Les mains sales

STUDENT CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by Panavision Canada

Laura King
Desync, Sheridan College

Calvin Liu
Cement – The Pressure of Concrete, Concordia University

Alexandra Nicolov
Kayla and the Sea, Université du Québec à Montréal

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FORMAT CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by Aputure

Martin Buzora
The Story of Mayanai

Farhad Ghaderi
Our Grandmother the Inlet

Christopher Lew CSC
The Diver

Quan Luong
Tailor Made

ROBERT BROOKS AWARD FOR DOCUMENTARY LONG FORMAT CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sponsored by Cinelease | LRX

Nance Ackerman
In the Quiet and the Dark

Blake Davey
Satan Wants You

Mrinal Desai
To Kill a Tiger

Tess Girard & Shady Hanna
Swan Song

Liam Mitchell
Union Street

Chris Romeike CSC
Black Ice

HALF HOUR SCRIPTED SERIES
Sponsored by ARRI

Daniel Grant CSC
Slip “The Wife”

Jon Joffin ASC
Schmigadoon! “Something Real”

Jordan Kennington
Something Undone “Coming Up for Air”

David A. Makin CSC
What We Do in the Shadows “Urgent Care”

Robert Scarborough CSC
The Lake “Two Become Run”

DRAMATIC SERIES CINEMATOGRAPHY – COMMERCIAL
Sponsored by Sunbelt Rentals Film & TV/ William F. White Int’l Inc

Mark Berlet
Riverdale “Tales in a Jugular Vein”

Justin Black
The Hardy Boys “The Crash”

James Liston
Riverdale “Archie the Musical”

Stephen Maier CSC
Superman & Lois “In Cold Blood”

Gordon Verheul CSC
Superman & Lois “Injustice”

DRAMATIC SERIES CINEMATOGRAPHY – NON-COMMERCIAL
Sponsored by Sony

Guy Godfree CSC
Little Bird “So Put Together”

Diego Guijarro CSC
Love After Music “S1.E3″

Tico Poulakakis CSC
Foundation “A Necessary Death”

Brendan Steacy CSC ASC
Painkiller “Hot! Hot! Hot!”

Brendan Steacy CSC ASC
Rabbit Hole “The Algorithms of Control”

SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS:

THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Sponsored by Creamsource

Philip Lanyon CSC

THE MASTERS AWARD
Sponsored by ZEISS

Kim Derko CSC

THE BILL HILSON AWARD
Sponsored by Walter Klassen FX

LRX

Brian Dwight and David Dwight

THE CAMERA ASSISTANT AWARD OF MERIT
Sponsored by IATSE 667

Mathieu Nadon

THE CRAFTSPERSON TECHNICAL AWARD OF MERIT
Sponsored by Grandé Camera

Vickie-Lynn Roy