The ACS has three important initiatives that are being resumed in 2022. Check them out below. Maybe you could be eligible or know someone who could be?
 

BOB MILLER – ACS TECHNICAL & INNOVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2022

Nominations are open for The Bob Miller Award, named after the inventor of the world’s first fluid action tripod head, Bob Miller. The award is presented at the ACS Annual National Awards for Cinematography and comprises $1,000 in cash and a $2,000 Miller voucher enabling the recipient to purchase any Miller Camera Support product at 40% discount off list price directly from Miller, with a valued list price of $3,333. In addition, Miller has donated an LP54 in a wooden case and a special Bob Miller Award plaque, which will reside at the ACS headquarters in North Sydney. The name of the award recipient will be engraved on the LP 54 Classic plaque, every year, in perpetuity. The recipient will also receive a framed, signed plaque to commemorate their win. Nominations are now open and will close at the end of March 2022. All those nominated must be financial ACS members who have potentially contributed in the 24 months prior to the 2022 Awards by way of technical and/or innovative practical ideas that have helped the industry to advance. You can nominate yourself or a member who you believe is worthy of recognition. For consideration send, by March 30th, 2022, your nomination with a detailed description of the particular technical or innovative achievement, to ACS National President; Ron Johanson ACS; rjohanson@cinematographer.net.au

THE DREW LLEWELYN ACS CAMERIMAGE SCHOLARSHIP OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Established with the generous support of the Llewelyn family in recognition of the legacy left by Drew Llewelyn ACS, The Drew Llewelyn ACS Camerimage Scholarship, enables one lucky ACS member to attend Camerimage in Torun, Poland with $4,000 towards flights and accommodation, along with introductions at the Camerimage festival. The Scholarship, which commenced in 2015, will be open to financial Full and Active (Cinematographer & Camera Crew) members of the Society. It will be administered by the ACS and decided on by a subcommittee of peers after submitting a simple application explaining “Why you want to travel to Camerimage and how you see it having long-term benefits for you”. Previous recipients of The Drew Llewelyn ACS Camerimage Scholarship are: 2015  Lizz Vernon  NSW 2016  Drew English  NSW 2017  Meg White  NSW 2018  Sissy Reyes  NSW 2019  Simon Woods  QLD 2020 - 2021  No Scholarships Awarded

THE ACS AND PANAVISION CONTINUE TO REWARD EMERGING TALENT

The Australian Cinematographers Society invite emerging cinematographers to apply for the 2022 Panavision - John Leake OAM ACS Emerging Cinematographer Award. The Award provides a prize of $2,400 cash to an emerging cinematographer who is either currently studying cinematography at a tertiary institution, or has begun working in the film industry, and is a current member of the ACS. The prize can be used for any educational, training, or professional work that will further their skills and career in cinematography. They will also receive from our generous sponsor PANAVISION a camera rental package to the value of $15,000 (Insurance not included but can be arranged). This incentive has been a total success, fostering young cinematographers in the pursuit of their career goals and the ACS is very proud to be part of this valuable programme. SA Branch member Claire Bishop, recipient of the NFSA-ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award in 2019, said: “I was completely astonished. This award is so beneficial for aspiring cinematographers. It’s the push of encouragement, sense of belonging and connection with the industry I needed. I encourage anyone who thinks they aren’t ready to apply, to go for it!” The 2022 recipient will be announced on Saturday 30th April at the prestigious ACS National Awards for Cinematography in Adelaide. About the ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award The Award is named in honour of the Australian Cinematographers Society co-founder, John Leake OAM ACS (1927-2009). John began his cinematographic career as a 15-year-old with Movietone News before moving on to Supreme Sound Studios. He served as both NSW President and Federal President of the ACS and was the Society’s Official Historian until his passing. Applications are now open and will close on April 1st 2022. For 2022 application forms please contact: rjohanson@cinematographer.net.au Previous recipients of the John Leake OAM ACS Award are;    2010  Kirsty Stark SA 2011  Edward Goldner Vic 2012  Jimmy Ennett ACT 2013  Dale Bremner ACS  NSW 2014  Thom Neal NT 2015  Josh Farmelo VIC 2016  Simon J Walsh VIC 2017  Mark Kenfield VIC 2018  Ben Cotgrave QLD 2019  Claire Bishop SA 2020-2021 No Award due to Covid