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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Greetings ACS members, colleagues and friends,
This is the final edition of our National e news for 2018.
November saw us celebrating our various ACS Awards for Cinematography presentations. Some links to the results and photos from those presentations can be found below. More to follow.
I have said it before and say it again, that our ACS Awards are unique in that they recognise a broad cross section of genres, something we should be very proud of. This gives all cinematographers the opportunity to have their work viewed by their peers, not only during the judging process but by the audience at our Awards presentations, something appreciated by entrants and guests alike.
Speaking of Awards, the 2nd IMAGO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS for CINEMATOGRAPHY will be held in Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday 16th March 2019.
With as many as 53 countries nominating films in Feature films, Student, TV Drama and Documentary it promises to be a busy period for the various judging panels, of which a number of our ACS members are included.
Let's keep our fingers crossed for our ACS nominated cinematographers and their excellent work. Read more about the IMAGO Awards below.
In recent times the Society has been in discussion with the Branches regarding two very important issues:
1. The potential changes to our Articles of Association and 2.The ACS support of the SPA Code of Conduct. Two very important subjects that the Branches are working through with their members and I should be in a position to report the outcomes during December.
Your ACS continues to grow and to foster opportunities for our members, but we must all remain mindful of the fact that we are all individuals, and as such, we all need to respect each other as individuals. The ACS has a strong Policy in place regarding any harassment and bullying which occurs due to a lack of respect, and we will continue to monitor and deal with any infringement of this Policy. We are also well aware that there are some of our members who deal with depression and anxiety on a daily basis. I urge everyone to be prepared to offer support to any colleague who you think may need some assistance. This gesture could well be the greatest gift that you will ever give.
We have come a long way, and as your National President I will continue to ensure the lines of communication are always open, and we take every measure to enable the Society to continue to strengthen and to grow. We must remain diligent and committed to the principles and ideology of the Society, but we must move with the times, and we must listen and be prepared to change if the need arises.
I would like to thank all the Branch Presidents and committees, along with the ACS Board members and our National and Branch sponsors for all their valuable input and support and I take this moment to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a holiday season rich with the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.
Until next time…
Ron Johanson OAM ACS
RAISING FILMS AUSTRALIA INDUSTRY FORUM
Event Details:
Time/Date: Thursday 6 December 12pm-5pm (AEDT)
Location: AFTRS, Entertainment Quarter, Building 130 The, Bent St, Moore Park NSW 2021
Tickets: This is a free event, tickets available via Eventbrite
Women in Film and Television (WIFT) Australia will present the Raising Films Australia Screen Industry Forum on Thursday 6 December 12pm-5pm (AEDT) with support from our key partners Create NSW and the Australian Film Television & Radio School.
In response to the Raising Films Australia Screen Industry Survey report...Honey, I Hid the Kids: Experiences of parents and carers in the Australian Screen Industry, WIFT Australia is hosting an industry forum to identify workable actions to address the needs of and issues faced by, parents and carers working in the Australian screen sector.
The keynote address will be given by Writer, Director and Producer Jocelyn Moorhouse whose new memoir, Unconditonal Love: A Memoir of Filmmaking and Motherhood is due to be released in early 2019.
The forum will include the lead researchers of the report Prof. Deb Verhoeven and Dr Sheree Gregory as well as experts on workplace and industry matters, including Parents at Work. The day will be facilitated by Monica Davidson from Creative Plus Business and will also be live-streamed nationally.
Thanks to Create NSW, a limited number of free child minding spots for children aged 0-6 will be available on the day. Places will be allocated on a first in first served basis. If you would like to access the crèche, please email raisingfilmsaustralia@wiftnsw.org.au.
For those wanting to access the live-stream rather than attend in person - click link below :
The Livestream is proudly sponsored by Screenwest with captions by AI Media
Satellite events will also be held in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. Head to WIFT website for more info: www.wiftaustralia.org.au/raisingfilmsforum
The Raising Films Australia Screen Industry Survey can be down loaded at www.wiftaustralia.org.au/surveyreport
The Raising Films Australia Screen Industry Forum would not be possible without the support of the following key sponsors: Create NSW, AFTRS, Screenwest and AI Media.
Further support has been received from University of Technology Sydney, Western Sydney University, Australian Cinematographers Society, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, Australian Guild of Screen Composers, Casting Guild of Australia, Griffith University, Screen Queensland, Film Victoria, The Orchard, Screen ACT and South Australian Film Corporation.
How Marvel-Netflix Created New York City On Set With Rosco SoftDrops®
The Marvel-Netflix shows Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist all have two things in common – they’re all set in New York City, and they all used Rosco SoftDrops® to create the cityscape backgrounds of their interior sets. Cinematographer Manuel Billeter, Production Designer Loren Weeks and Art Director Toni Barton, share how they collaborated with Rosco and explain why they chose SoftDrop to create the realistic background scenery required to capture the essence of New York City on screen.
Cinematographer Manuel Billeter noted that Rosco SoftDrops
Rosco SoftDrops are digitally-printed, large-format, 100% cotton backdrops that can be customized for your next production. The seamless fabric of a Rosco SoftDrop is not only shine-free, but wrinkle-resistant as well. All these features make SoftDrop easy to ship, rig, light and shoot.
EVOLVE YOUR WORKFLOW with MIX Technology
MIX technology is the first to bring true Rosco color to cutting-edge LED fixtures. The myMIX app allows technicians to MIX, save, and share colors and offers a unique feature to capture a color from an image on their phone or tablet.
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Camera and Sound Fundamentals
Led by experienced cinematographer Paul Warren you will be introduced to techniques and practical skills that will enable you to produce high quality images and sound for documentary and drama – with an eye to great storytelling, the goal of all good filmmaking. (16 – 17 Feb) BOOK NOW
Check out Robb Shaw-Velzen ACS taking one for the team...
Click the Pic to see Robb shooting for Raytheon at Maths Alive. Looks like he's having an absolute blast so do your self a favour and get yourself to Canberra for some Capital Entertainment.
Come along and check it out. Not just for the kids!!!
MathsAlive!
NCA,
Commonwealth Place
East Gallery
Canberra, Australia
1 December 2018 – 17 March, 2019
The IMAGO Masterclass 2019
The IMAGO Masterclass Committee is proud to announce a new edition of its hugely successful international meeting for cinematographers.
The unique 3-day event is dedicated to professional cinematographers and will take place in Vienna between the 25th and 27th January 2019.
To find out more about our next "INSPIRATION" Masterclass click the link below.
The 2nd IMAGO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS for CINEMATOGRAPHY
Belgrade, Serbia in March 2019.
Each IMAGO member Society is invited to nominate a single entry in the Feature film category and 1 each in Student, TV Drama and Documentaries.
In late October, the call for entries into the the 2nd IMAGO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS for CINEMATOGRAPHY, which will be held in Belgrade, Serbia in March 2019 was announced. Each IMAGO member Society is invited to nominate a single entry in the Feature film category and 1 each in Student, TV Drama and Documentaries. I can confirm that our nominations based on our 2018 National Awards results will be:
STUDENT
Nathaniel Kelly (NT)
~ Curriculum
DOCUMENTARIES
Abraham Joffe ACS (NSW)
~ Tales By Light - Life and Death
TV DRAMA
Geoffrey Hall ACS (SA)
~ Wake In Fright 'Episode 2’
FEATURE FILMS
Greig Fraser ACS ASC (VIC)
~ Lion
IMAGO President, Paul Rene Roestad FNF added,
“For the first time ever, at the 2019 IMAGO Awards, we are now including the Student Film Award category, entries for which can be submitted by a member Society after selection from its country’s film schools.
Imago are also introducing the Emerging Young Cinematographer Award and the winner of this exciting new award will be chosen by the Presidents of each Society. IMAGO is very proud to present the 2019 Imago International Awards for Cinematography and we wish all participants the very best of luck.”
The addition of the Emerging Young Cinematographer category is of great importance, and I ask each of our Branch Presidents to contact me should they have someone they would like to include to be nominated.
The basic criteria is that the nomination can be made by the society’s President. The cinematographer must be no older than 32 years of age at the time of entry and the feature film, documentary or TV drama must be his/her first one
IMAGO will be in touch with each National/Country President in the coming weeks with more information, and I will keep the Branch Presidents informed.
Enjoy the Awards presentations in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and support our ACS cinematographers at every opportunity.
AACTA Awards - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!!
Held in Sydney at The Star Event Centre this December, the 2018 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel will celebrate 60 years of AFI | AACTA, Australia’s longest standing national screen culture and industry development organisation.
PLUS, AACTA is offering all members a 10% discount on ticket purchases!
If you’re not a current member, call AACTA on 1300 139 697 to renew your membership and immediately save up to $80 when you purchase tickets to both AACTA Awards events!
ASC Master Class
The ASC Master Class is an intensive five-day seminar taught in Los Angeles by some of the finest directors of photography in the world.
Designed for cinematographers with an intermediate-to-advanced skill set, the ASC Master Class provides practical, hands-on demonstrations of lighting and camera techniques, essential instruction in current workflow practices, and informed analysis of feature films.
Enrolment are now open for the following sessions:
March 18-22, 2019 ~ May 13-17, 2019
Stay-at-Home Animal Dads: Trailer-Stay-at-Home Animal Dads:
Broadcast on CBC's The Nature of Things, Sunday December 2, 2018 at 8pm
Filmed by SA Branch Cinematographer: Malcom Ludgate ACS
Record Australian line-up at Sundance
A record six Australian feature films will screen at the Sundance Film Festival, with Animals, Judy and Punch, Little Monsters, Top End Wedding and I Am Mother having their world premieres in the Utah-based festival, which runs from January 24 – February 3.
In addition, Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale will have its North American premiere after winning the special jury prize and the Marcello Mastroianni award for best new young performer for Baykali Ganambar at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
That surpasses the previous record of five in 1997. Sundance has been a great launching pad for Australian productions including David Michod’s Animal Kingdom in 2010 (World Cinema Jury Prize), Greg McLean’s Wolf Creek in 2005, Scott Hicks’ Shine in 1996, Kitty Green’s Casting JonBenet (2017) and Nash Edgerton’s Mr Inbetween (2018).
“The six films selected by Sundance display the array of stories Australians now tell and the demand for our screen content internationally,” said Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason.
“The fact that all the films revolve around central female characters, and half of the films are directed by women, is a milestone for the Australian industry. Change is coming – slowly, but surely.”
JZ's new ASC license plate!
Photo courtesy of Joachim Jochen Zell.
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My new ASC license plate makes my Volkswagen look sexy ! Even in the rain! — at ASC Clubhouse.
Joachim Zell, Technical Director and VP, Imaging Science at EFILM/Deluxe was inducted into the exclusive American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) with as an associate member in 2015. This is truly a sign of respect and esteem reserved for non-cinematographers who make significant contributions to the field. Zell has been involved in developing key initiatives, including the ACES workflow, that have significantly helped cinematographers realize their vision in today's complex, digital world.
Joachim Zell is known for his work on X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), The Maze Runner (2014) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
Who's Hosting the National ACS instagram Account @austcine
Currently the ACS Instagram page is being hosted by: Matthew Chuang ACS which is a delight.
If you haven't already logged onto instagram do yourself a favour and click the image! You'll be glad you did! If you're already on instagram we are @austcine see you there!
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ACS SHOP - Christmas Special
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A F T R S ~ AFTRS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATES & Short Courses
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National legends join Media Hall of Fame
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VALE ~ Bernardo Bertolucci (1941–2018)
Bernardo Bertolucci, Oscar-Winning Italian Director of 'Last Tango in Paris,' Dies at 77
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ENTRIES OPEN ~ 2nd IMAGO International Awards for Cinematography - NEW CATEGORIES!!!
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FUJINON LAUNCH CABRIO 20-120MM ZOOM LENS WITHOUT SERVO
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New FUJINON UA 4K Series lens features world's highest zoom & world's longest focal length.
FUJIFILM has announced two new models in their UA Series of 4K broadcast lenses, the FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD (UA46x13.5) and FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM (UA70x... More »
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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2018 AACTA AWARDS PRESENTED BY FOXTEL
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VALE- WITOLD SOBOCIŃSKI
We inform with deepest regret that on Monday, 19th of November, the distinguished Polish cinematographer Witold Sobociński passed away. Not on... More »
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BRYAN BROWN TO RECEIVE AUSTRALIA'S HIGHEST SCREEN ACCOLADE
AACTA have announced that one of Australia’s most admired and respected actors, Bryan Brown, will be honoured with the Australian Academy’s most prest... More »
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B L O O D F E S T FINALISTS 2 0 1 8
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Finalists. 2018
KIDS
NETFLIX & KILL by Adelaide Kennedy
THE GUARDIAN by Taylor Pollett
DON'T by Orlando, Oliver a... More »
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TROPFEST 2019 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
It's that time of year again. We're excited to announce that Tropfest is returning in February 2019, for an incredible week celebrating all things sho... More »
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EQUITY FOUNDATION NOTICE ~ Applications now open for actors, directors, crew & creatives
Perth. November 11-13
Sydney. November 16-18
Brisbane. November 22-24
Melbourne. November 27-29
Adelaide. December 4-6
Auckland. December 10-12... More »
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How To Make A one shot film (No editing Required!)
"Bloodfest - Kids Horror Film Festival"
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Blackmagic RAW The world’s fastest RAW format with better quality and better features!
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OPHELIA ~ Directed by Australia’s own Clare McCarthy with cinematography by Denson Baker ACS NZCS
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'A Star Is Born' DP Matthew Libatique ASC on Lensing With Bradley Cooper - By Will Tizard
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique ASC on collaborating with Bradley Cooper on the star's directorial debut "A Star Is Born."
Matthew Libatique
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Raising Films Australia - including links to the Survey Summary....
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3rd VERTICAL FILM FESTIVAL- We’re excited to announce that the 3rd edition of the Vertical Film Festival will take place on Saturday, 8 December 2018 in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Now calling for entries.
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The Insta360 Pro 2 is a groundbreaking six-lens professional VR camera.
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DAMsmart significantly expands archival film scanning capabilities
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Sony unveils new 4K HDR reference monitor and launches TRIMASTER HX brand
The BVM-HX310 reference monitor reproduces 4K HDR content of up to 1,000 nits brightness with a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1
At IBC 2018,... More »
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FUJIFILM launches projector with world's first two-axial rotatable lens for multi-directional image projection
Projects bright images up to 100 inches from a distance of just 75cm from the screen
FUJIFILM has launched the world's first* projector equi... More »
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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH announces new Focal Lengths of M 0.8 Full Frame Lenses Delivering with Sony Venice Mount
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CANON AUSTRALIA - ACS NATIONAL EQUIPMENT INITIATIVE - Time to take another look...
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
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Sony’s Venice Motion Picture Camera Provides Unprecedented Flexibility for Filmmakers with the Addition of Extension System and New Firmware Offering Powerful Features
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The American Society of Cinematographers Announces Call for Television Entries Organization’s 2019 Awards Will Pay Tribute to Centennial
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Sony unveils new generation of live production system cameras
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ACS Logo
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RED DIGITAL CINEMA
RED DIGITAL CINEMA FURTHER SIMPLIFIES Camera LINE-UP WITH INTRODUCTION OF DSMC2 DRAGON-X
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