From the Pres
Our friends at the MRC, who for a number of years have sponsored the MRC Encouragement Award to a Promising Filmmaker, have asked we pass on a few exciting opportunities to our members. Also if you haven't already, don't forget to RSVP for our DAVE & Legals Night by tomorrow night Saturday 21st of March. It's on Monday 23rd March @ Anifex @ 1830. Thanks from the Pres. president@austcine.org.au I'm looking forward to reading our next profile, it's on one of our loyal sponsors.....
'KEEP THE CAMERA ROLLING NO MATTER WHAT
DAVID BRADBURY MASTERCLASS Academy Award nominated director David Bradburys masterclass "Keep the Camera Rolling No Matter What! is on Tuesday 31 March, 6-8PM. The masterclass title is a nod to legendary Vietnam war news cameraman/correspondent Neil Davis and is a mantra which has served David Bradbury well for 36 years. Bradbury will take masterclass attendees on a filmmakers how-to journey from his Oscar nominated film Frontline, to being ambushed in Cambodia during the making of Public Enemy Number One, his experiences in-country documenting Chile: Hasta Quando? and Nicaragua: No Pasaran right through to the making of The Crater, A Vietnam War Story and his latest film Waging Peace. This is an incredible opportunity for filmmakers to get an insight into Bradburys masterful one-man cinéma vérité style that has been his trademark technique for the last 36 years. The Keep the Cameras Rolling No Matter What Masterclass takes place at the Mercury Cinema on Tue 31 March, 6-8pm. The Masterclass FREE for MRC members and $20 for non-members. To booking phone 08 8410 0979. David Bradbury Masterclass Tue 31 March, 6-8pm | Mercury Cinema Tickets: Masterclass is FREE for MRC members and $20 for non-members. Bookings: Phone the MRC on 08 8410 0979 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/677078409084222/ Catch the SA premiere Bradburys doco The Crater, A Vietnam War Story with a Q&A on Monday 30 March at 7pm as part of the Mercury Cinemas new season of Adelaide Cinematheque.
FLICKERFEST WORKSHOP With Festival Director BRONWYN KIDD
Next Saturday 28 March, Flickerfest Short Film Festival hits the Mercury Cinema with its 2015 tour programme Short Films - Licensed To Thrill. A jam packed day beginning with a FREE masterclass with the festivals director Bronwyn Kidd and followed by screening of the International and Local Best Of programmes. In her masterclass, Bronwyn Kidd will talk through the "how to" of getting your short film seen, festival strategy, marketing and tips that have taken Flickerfest entrants to the top of their game. Celebrating 24 years of short film excellence Flickerfest remains Australias leading Academy® Accredited and BAFTA recognised short film festival. Flickerfest session and booking info Sat 28 March | Mercury Cinema 4pm: Filmmaker workshop presented by Flickerfest director, Bronwyn Kidd 6pm: International Programme Drinks from 8.15pm 9pm: Best of Australian Shorts Tickets: Single session: $15 / $12 | Both sessions: $25 / $20 includes complimentary drinks between sessions. To book call 8410 1934 or book online at mercurycinema.org.au Filmmaker workshop: Free of charge. Registration required, phone the MRC on 08 8410 0979 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/560010090768107/
ADELAIDE CINEMATHEQUE REVEALED
Cinephiles unite! Adelaides finest year-round screening program, Adelaide Cinematheque has been revealed and launches for 2015 on Thursday 26 March, 7pm with the 50th anniversary screening of Jean-Luc Godards film noir classic Alphaville. Then get along to the Mercury Cinema every Monday and Thursday night at 7pm as we roll out season upon season of the very best arthouse, retrospective and classic titles that you SHOULD have seen from Yentl to The Colour Purple, Casablanca to Donnie Darko, from Stalker to Babe the programme is bursting at the seams. Cinematheque memberships start at $40 / conc $30 and can be purchased over the phone 8410 1934 or online at www.mercurycinema.org.au
NAB Sleuth & ProAV Solutions night
Video Production Specialist at ProAV Solutions, Daniel Charlton, will be heading over the NAB this year again to check out the latest and greatest. On his return he will be hosting an event at Pro AV Solutions covering whats new and what to look out for during the year. This event will be on Thursday April 23rd starting at 6pm running until late as it will also be the unofficial opening of the new office. The presentation will start @ 6.30 and all ACS members are welcome and ProAv Solutions will provide food and beverages for the evening too! If any of the members would like Daniel to check out something specifically for them at NAB please email him. daniel.c@proavsolutions-sa.com.au
MPIBS
EXTENDING A HELPING HAND When first assistant director and associate producer Philip Hearnshaw passed away in 2012, his wife Catherine Griff received assistance from the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society (MPIBS) an organisation she had previously never heard of. In fact, it has been doing its discreet best since 1931. According to Griff, her husband gave an enormous amount to the industry; he was always helping out people that were new she said. So it felt right the industry in turn cared enough about him to offer us help. The MPIBS assisted Griff and her teenage son with funeral expenses and would periodically send small amounts of money to help with bills: the amounts are not very big, but the gesture is very important. Having little dollops to help with electricity or phone bills ... I just cannot emphasize how much it did help. Griff is careful to note that any assistance received is not necessarily ongoing. Youre not asking for long term help. The MPIBS are seeking to help you in the short term she said. The original crisis period is where the assistance is really important and help also came from Kennedy Miller Mitchell, who were incredibly generous. Encouraging other organisations to donate to the fund, Griff said it would make a huge difference to their corporate image by donating to the MPIBS. To donate, please visit our website for more information. http://cinemapioneers.com.au/mpibs/ or you can donate at any of our events - just talk to Mylene or Ernie, you never know, maybe you'll be needing MPIBS assistance one day......
Looking for a great gift?
Why not buy a framed picture from our Freeze Frame Exhibition. There are 50 great stills taken by our members. Check them out on our website http://www.cinematographer.org.au/cms/page.asp?ID=21579 The images are available for sale and part proceeds will assist our branch. Framed $150 inc GST and unframed $100 inc GST. If you want to buy go to www.madeit.com.au/ACS-SA Of course you could always buy some ACS merch which is listed below.
Pick up your Awards
Please pick up your memory sticks or drives of your 2014 entries ASAP from Anifex during business hours. Pictures from the 2014 awards night are on our our website: http://www.cinematographer.org.au/cms/gallery.asp?ID=21604 Gold winning clips are up on National Gold Sponsor Showreelfinder site, check them out: http://www.showreelfinder.com/ACS_SA_WA_2014
Know an ACS CineKid?
If so encourage them to join our newest membership category. - ACS CineKids - has been created to encourage and foster interested kids up to the age of 15 years to participate and take an active hands-on approach to Cinematography. An ACS CineKids Member is a young person, 15 years or under, who has a passion for cameras and filmmaking. ACS CineKids will receive a Welcome Pack with a membership certificate, membership card, note pad and pen, access to our E news both National & State, and various screenings and workshops, along with mentoring from our ACS cinematographers. To find out more and how to join ACS CineKids click on the following link:
ACS Merchandise available
Our lastest design, also has an ACS logo on the back! |
ACS Hoodie ACS Spray Jacket ACS Ladies Tees - Cool New design ACS Mens Tees - Cool New design ACS Tees - Original design ACS Cap ACS Beanie ACS Mug Pen Notebook
Upcoming Dates
2015 events to come including Colour Grading, Drones, New lighting and much more. Maybe you can suggest something? If so email the Pres president@austcine.org.au and we'll see what we can do. Thanks. March 23 Legal Issues & D.A.V.E. April 6 Committee Meeting May 1 Reception at Government House Hobart May 2 2015 ACS National Awards in Tasmania at MONA in Hobart! May 3 National AGM in Hobart May 11 Committee Meeting May 29 Sponsorship Proposals Distribution & Invoice for Membership Renewals June 1 Committee Meeting June 30 Membership Fees Due July 1 Accreditation Submissions Open & Call for Committee Nominations July 6 Committee Meeting July 31 Accreditation Submissions Close August 10 SA AGM August 14 SA/WA Award Entry Opens August 21 Chase Sponsorship Assets September 18 SA/WA Award Entry Closes September 7 Committee Meeting September 26, 27 & 28 SA/WA Awards Judging & Deadline for Sponsorship Assets September 29 Award Ticket Sales Open October 5 Committee Meeting October 23 Deadline for Award Tickets October 31 2015 35th Annual SA/WA ACS Awards for Cinematography in Adelaide November 5 Committee Meeting December 7 Committee Meeting December 14 Christmas Drinks
ACS SA Branch Facebook page
The ACS SA branch has its own Facebook page. We will use this page to advertise upcoming events, as well as create photo albums of Awards and Trade Nights. To become a fan, go to the link below and click the 'like' button.
ACS merchandise is available from ACS HQ Manager: dlewis@cinematographer.net.au Note: prices include GST A special run of Ladies Tees with the new design are available: Size 10 - 92cm Size 12 - 96 cm Size 14 - 104cm Size 16 - 110cm Mens sizes, new design: Small - 106cm Medium - 112cms Large - 116cms XL - 122cms XXL - 128cms If you are in Sydney go and check out our HQ, it has a wonderful camera archive, a great library, wonderful coffee, free internet, access to computers with Final Cut and more. HQ can also be hired to shoot interviews etc and it's conveniently located in Ridge St North Sydney with a parking station opposite, just contact ACS HQ Manager: dlewis@cinematographer.net.au or assistant manager Richard Wilmot rwilmot@cinematographer.net.au to make sure someone will be there to show you around.
New AFTRS courses for 2015
Next year, AFTRS is offering all new courses, from online introductory awards to a three-year BA and two Masters degrees. Their two new introductory courses provide a basic 6 week intro to film or radio. They are entirely delivered online, so they are available to anyone wherever they live and whatever their work hours. They do not require merit selection: they are opent to anyone to enrol. So why not check out what AFTRS has to offer at aftrs.edu.au/courses
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