The Business of being a Cinematographer
Book today for our information night on Monday September 14 on how to help run a successful career in the film industry. We have accountant Michelle McAvaney from Pledge Accountants presenting. Michelle is familiar with the film industry and will be able to advise us on things like: Should I have an ABN? Register for the GST? Be a Pty Ltd? Register a business name? How often should I invoice? What should be on an invoice? Record keeping / filing. What sort of insurances should I have; personal liability, equipment? When should I do my tax return? What are some of the deductions can I legitimately claim: work clothes, car use, petrol, sunscreen, going to the movies, ACS membership? This will be followed by a special screening of the Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC Q&A that was held at the AFTRS Cinema. The venue is Anifex, 65 King William Rd, Kent Town 1815 for 1830 start. Finger food and drinks supplied. Bookings essential via the link below. Sorry, this is an ACS members only event.
Video Q & A - ACS & AFTRS present Roger Deakins CBE ASC BSC
After our Business presentation we will be screening an ACS and AFTRS discussion with acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins CBE ASC BSC. This very special recorded interview, chaired by Kim Batterham ACS, in the AFTRS auditorium gives an informative, entertaining and candid insight into this masters career as one the worlds most eminent Directors of Photography. Filmed exclusively for ACS and AFTRS, the video includes scenes from his work which is discussed. ACS members only. Booking essential via the link above.
Roger Deakins is no doubt one of our greatest with a career reaching back 30 years. Well known collaborator of the Coen Brothers and Sam Mendes, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASC in 2011. His works include Shawshank Redemption, Fargo, Kundun, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, No Country for Old Men, A Beautiful Mind, Revolutionary Road, Prisoners, Skyfall and Unbroken. The list is incredible. Check out Roger's full filmography at IMDB. Tickets MUST be booked to ensure your seat, even if you are entitled to FREE Entry. You do not need to print out your Try Booking receipt as we will have a list of names at the door. Please book via the link above.
Awards Entry Close Soon
Entry to our 2015 Awards close very soon on Friday September 18 so hurry up and enter your best work. Financial members may enter using the online entry form available via the link below. There have been some changes to the Awards categories this year and the Awards committee encourages you all to use the links and make yourself familiar with both the 2015 Awards Categories and 2015 Award Entry Terms & Conditions documents. Please note that entries will not be accepted after close of business September 18. We wish you the very best of luck with your entries.
Canon C300 Mark 11 Launch
Upcoming dates
2015 events to come including New lighting, Screenings with Q&A's; why don't you can suggest something? Membership Fees are now way, way, way Overdue and if not financial by Sept 30 we will have to remove unpaid memberships from our database. September 14 The Business of being a Cinematographer and screening of the Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC Q&A. September 18 SA/WA Award Entry Closes September 25, 26 & 27 SA/WA Awards Judging September 26 Deadline for Sponsorship Assets September 29 Award Ticket Sales Open September 30 remove unpaid memberships from database October 1 Canon C300 Mark 11 Launch October 5 Committee Meeting October 23 Deadline for Award Tickets October 31 Wastelander Panda Screening & Q&A held in co-hosted with ASE 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 2016 March 30 National Awards in Adelaide
ACS CineKids
You might know someone who may want to be 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 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 Facebook posts
We are ramping up our Facebook posts so no matter what you're up to regarding filming why not let us know.
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