ACS QLD BRANCH AGM & EXCLUSIVE ROGER DEAKINS CBE ASC BSC VIDEO SCREENING
The ACS Qld branch needs you! We invite all members to join us at our branch Annual General Meeting, which will be held at LEMAC QLD on Tuesday September 1st, 2015. This meeting is open to all current ACS members, and we encourage you to get involved and join the committee of the ACS QLD branch. The ACS Committee is open to any current financial member, at any status level - so its your opportunity to have your say on the future direction of the branch. We will also be voting on the new executive committee going into the 2016 year, and all positions will be open for nominations. If you would like further information about the ACS committee and how you can be involved, please dont hesitate to contact Tony OLoughlan (QLD outgoing President) at any time. We are also very proud to announce that following this short AGM, we will be screening an exclusive presentation of the ACS & AFTRS discussion with acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins CBE ASC BSC. This very special recorded interview by Kim Batterham ACS in the AFTRS Auditorium gives an informative, entertaining and candid insight in this master's career as one of the worlds most eminent Directors of Photography. Filmed exclusively for the ACS and AFTRS, this video contains scenes from his work, which is discussed. This video contains copyrighted material, and will never be released on social media or anywhere else. As an ACS member, this is the only chance you have to get a rare insight into the world of Roger Deakins. So get involved with the ACS and join the committee to provide your stamp on the future of the ACS in QLD. We would like to build on the successful growth of the ACS in QLD, and we need you to get amongst it by joining the commitee and help us guide the branch that will provide more support and benefits for future members.
EVENT: ACS QLD AGM & ROGER DEAKINS CBE ASC BSC screening, followed by networking drinks.
WHEN: 6.30 PM, 1st September, 2015
WHERE: LEMAC QLD, 5 Exhibition Street Bowen Hills
RSVP: RSVPs are essential (by 30/8/15), and this is a ACS members only event. Please email (with subject "ACS AGM rsvp") to acsqld@austcine.org.au For further information about the ACS QLD executive committee, please dont hesitate to contact the branch. We encourage every member to consider being involved, and all executive positions will be open for nominations.
2015 ACS QLD AWARDS - ENTRIES CLOSE IN 3 WEEKS!
Its that exciting time of year again, where we celebrate the fantastic work of all our members with the 2015 ACS QLD AWARDS FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY. The 49th Annual ACS QLD Awards for Cinematography will be held on Saturday November 21st at the Tivoli in Brisbane. This is one of the biggest events for the ACS, and we encourage all members at every level to submit their work for competition. All Gold winners will progress automatically into the 2016 ACS National Awards for Cinematography which will be held in Adelaide next year. Earlier this year, 10 Queenslanders were awarded Gold Tripods or National Awards of Distinction at the 2015 National Awards in Hobart - so we are always very proud that QLD ACS members have a consistent high standard of work across all categories! So get your entries in with a chance to represent Qld at next years National Awards! Entries into the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards for Cinematography are open to all current financial members of the society. You must read the full terms and conditions of entry, and be sure to follow the guidelines when submitting your media for judging. There have been changes to the Entry Categories this year, so be sure to check the entry details on the ACS website via the links below. ENTRIES CLOSE Friday September 18th @ 5pm.
Entries WILL NOT be accepted after this time. Prepare your entries now and submit as soon as possible. HOW TO ENTER: Fill out a form for each of your entries via the link below. To give yourself the best representation of the work entered, then please ensure to send us the best possible quality of the project available. The preferred entry format is PRORES 422 or 444, in 16:9 aspect with appropriate pillar/letterbox. For all acceptable entry formats please see the T's & C's link.
#CINESNAPS LAST CHANCE FOR AUGUST ENTRIES
The entries for the first month of #CineSnaps came flooding in and we're absolutely loving the images that you're taking on set! Don't forget to keep your entries coming through, it's as simple as 1, 2, 3: 1 - Use INSTAGRAM and tag @acsqld and #CineSnaps in your photo description
2 - Use FACEBOOK and tag the ACS Facebook page in your photo and include #CineSnap in the description
3 - EMAIL us at qldnews@austcine.org.au with the subject #CineSnaps and attach your photo
QLD SCREEN BUSINESS 101 WORKSHOP IN CAIRNS
Screen Queensland is giving twelve producers the opportunity to take part in an intensive two day Screen Business 101 Workshop to be delivered by Screen Producers Australia.
Six travel grants are also being offered to Queensland producers outside of the Cairns area to attend.
SQ is dedicated to developing strong screen businesses and ensuring that production entities transform into thriving creative production companies through strong stories and good business understanding and partnerships.
The workshop will focus on various topics relevant to independent content producers including Intellectual Property, Business Models, Marketing & Audience and Financing. The Workshop will be held in Cairns on Mon 14 Tues 15 September and is open to all Queensland-based producers and IP content creators.
It will be presented by Peter Herbert, Screen Producers Australia Manager, Business Services & Content and Mark Donaldson, Screen Producers Australia Manager, Legal & Business Affairs. Queensland producers and content creators who wish to build their knowledge and skills in the area of Creative Business and are developing a slate of projects should apply. Producers should have had at least one credit on a short form project (ie. short film, short documentary or commercial video) and be able to demonstrate that they are developing a slate of broadcast, feature film or innovative projects that have marketplace appeal. These projects can be at concept or very early development stage. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5.00pm, MONDAY 31 AUGUST APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:
- A CV and bio covering relevant experience.
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Details of at least three (3) projects currently forming part of the producer or production companys slate. These can be simply in the form of a substantial paragraph outlining the concept and any market interest and involved talent. Each projects outline must not exceed one (1) page.
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A short statement (no longer than one page) outlining the applicants creative business aspirations.
ACS MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Is your Membership Renewal for 2015/16 overdue? We are still waiting on a number of member renewals for 2015/16. If you have not yet received your invoice or require login information for your member page to renew, please contact the ACS QLD Branch at acsqld@austcine.org.au We are more than happy to discuss any arrangements or updating your member status to reflect any industry changes you may have - please dont hesitate to get in touch! Please note, if your membership is NOT renewed by end of September and we have had no correspondence from you, then your membership will be automatically deactivated.
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ACS MERCHANDISE ONLINE SHOP
The brand new online ACS Shop is OPEN! All ACS Merchandise, Publications, Clothing, Accessories and Awards Re-orders are available through our shop. Take a look. Every cent of purchases go toward supporting the ACS, a not-for-profit organisation. Purchase options include credit card and PayPal and is fully secure. http://www.acsshop.com.au
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