Bob Nguyen ACS took home the prestigious Australian Cinematographer of the Year Milli Award at this year’s Australian Cinematographers Society 56th National Awards in Adelaide. Nguyen also won a Gold Tripod in the Feature Films – Budget Under $5m category for Ky Nam Inn. “Nguyen is a critically acclaimed and highly awarded member of the Australian … Read more
For the first time in its 106-year history, the ASC is led by a woman—the new president writes about her dedication to opportunity, inclusivity and supporting future storytellers. The American Society of Cinematographers is a 106-year-old organisation and my presidency this year marks the first time a woman has ever held the role. Throughout my … Read more
At this year’s Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) 55th National Awards held at the spectacular Forum Theatre Melbourne, it was Greig Fraser ACS ASC who won the prestigious Australian Cinematographer of the Year Milli Award. Fraser also won a Gold Tripod in the Feature Films – Budget $3m and over category for Dune 2. On winning the award Fraser said, “It … Read more
At this year’s Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) 54th National Awards held at the iconic and newly restored Ithaca Auditorium in Brisbane City Hall, it was Ben Cotgrove who won the prestigious Australian Cinematographer of the Year Milli Award. Cotgrove also won a Gold Tripod in the Documentary category for his work on A Man’s Man. On winning the award … Read more
SPACE FOR THE IMAGINATION Alien suns to simulate, glowing gadgets to light up, fantastic creatures to frame – science fiction is a genre that takes a DP’s creativity to the outer limits. “I think sci-fi is an extremely creative genre for a filmmaker because it leaves immense space for the imagination,” says Jess Hall ASC … Read more
DIVINE LIGHT In telling a spiritual and personal story that was long in the making, multi-hyphenate filmmaker Warwick Thornton ACS created an atmospheric and absorbing cinematographic piece of work worthy of the Golden Frog in Camerimage’s Main Competition. Echoing the mysterious powers that come to light in The New Boy, Warwick Thornton ACS – the … Read more
Words by Tom Gleeson and Ben Allan ACS CSI – The ACS Technology Committee recently released the results of its detailed investigation into HDR and the associated standards to a packed event at ACS HQ in Sydney. It is easy to form the misconception that HDR or High Dynamic Range is just another in a … Read more
The ACS has welcomed Erika Addis as the next president of the National ACS as Ron Johanson OAM ACS steps down from the role. Over Ron’s time as President, he has made so many important contributions to the ACS and we are excited for Erika to continue that legacy. Erika will assume the Presidency on … Read more
Below is the official statement: As you may be aware in January 2021 the ACS with research partners from Deakin University launched a world leading Camera Workforce Census that examines the quantity, type and quality of work for camera professionals in Australia. The census looked at workforce development, career progression, equity, diversity and inclusion for … Read more
Australian cinematography had a lot to be proud of, as Russell Boyd became an Officer in the Order of Australia, ‘for distinguished service to the visual arts as a cinematographer of Australian feature films and television productions’. Mandy Walker ACS ASC became a Member of the Order ‘for significant service to film as a cinematographer, … Read more
The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) has collaborated with researchers at Deakin University to launch the Camera Workforce Census 2021, a census focused on equity, diversity and career progression of all camera professionals in Australia. As part of the world first for research in cinematography, the Camera Workforce Census 2021 seeks to get a greater snapshot … Read more
Nicola Daley ACS is Australia’s eighth female member of the Australian Cinematographer Society, and is known for her prowess with deeply evocative material. She’s been a member of BAFTA Crew since 2015, after being chosen for the WFTV UK Mentor Scheme in 2015, writes Meredith Emmanuel. Boasting a long career in short films and documentaries, … Read more
At this year’s Fujinon Fujifilm Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) National Awards, the society’s night of nights as ever MC’d by Australian TV celebrity Ray Martin AM, it was Abraham Joffe (Tales By Light – Darren Jew: Submerged) who was awarded the coveted Milli for Australian Cinematographer of the Year. Joffe, an internationally award-winning Australian cinematographer … Read more
Brightest day Dion Beebe ACS ASC / The Green Lantern Brightest day Dion Beebe ACS ASC / The Green Lantern The Green Lantern was first brought to life in the pages of 1940s comic books, published by DC Comics, best known as the home of Superman and Batman. The character was a human test pilot, … Read more