The Toia Legacy Award
The Toia Legacy Award will be presented by ACS Queensland in honour and memory of renowned director Mark Toia. Mark was a titan of the film industry. As a pioneer and early adopter of new technology, he developed a long association with camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema. Truly multiskilled, Mark was not only a director […]
ACS supports the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival
The ACS is proud to support the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival in North Macedonia., which will be held from the 21st to 27th of September 2024. Named in honour of the Balkan cinematography pioneers Yanaki and Milton Manaki, the festival celebrates Cinematographers and their place in cinema production. Velinda Wardell ACS, will be attending […]
Credit Maker 2.0 announced
From Erika Addis, ACS president The ACS and Screen Australia have announced four placement opportunities for emerging Directors of Photography through Screen Australia’s Credit Maker 2.0 program. The program is a high-calibre initiative that will support women or gender diverse cinematographers and screen composers to attain a career defining credit on a scripted production, elevate […]
Senate report on adopting AI
Senate Select Committee report on Adopting Artificial Intelligence Nov 2024 Download the report >>> Chair Senator Tony Sheldon ALP, NSW Deputy Chair Senator David Shoebridge AG, NSW Members Senator Lisa Darmanin (from 4 July 2024) ALP, VIC Senator the Hon James McGrath LNP, QLD Senator David Pocock IND, ACT Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC […]
ACS supports International Cinematographers Film Festival
This year is the 45th anniversary of the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival in North Macedonia. Named in honour of the Balkan cinematography pioneers Yanaki and Milton Manaki, the festival celebrates Cinematographers and their place in cinema production. The ACS is proud to support this festival, which will be held from the 21st to 27th of […]
Drew Llewelyn ACS Camerimage 2024 Scholarship
Established with the generous support of the Llewelyn family in recognition of the legacy left by Drew Llewelyn ACS, the Queensland Branch and the ACS National Executive, 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 […]
Ben Cotgrove wins Milli Award for 2024 Australian Cinematographer of the Year
BRISBANE, 4 May 2024 – At this year’s Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) 54th National Awards held at the iconic and newly restored Ithaca Auditorium in Brisbane City Hall, it was Ben Cotgrove who won the prestigious Australian Cinematographer of the Year Milli Award. Cotgrove also won a Gold Tripod in the Documentary category for his […]
THE ACS REWARDS EMERGING TALENT
The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) invites emerging cinematographers to apply for the 2024 John Leake OAM ACS Emerging Cinematographer Award Entries open 1st March 2024 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, […]
Nominations open for Achievement Award 2024
BOB MILLER – ACS TECHNICAL & INNOVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2024 ACS proudly announces nominations open March 15th for the Bob Miller – ACS Technical and Innovation Achievement Award, named after the inventor of the world’s first fluid action tripod head, Bob Miller. The award comprises $1,000.00 in cash and a $2,000.00 Miller voucher enabling the […]
Qantas Lithium Ion Approval for ACS 2024
Qantas Airlines has provided approval to members of the ACS carrying Lithium Ion batteries. This approval is for Lithium Ion Batteries exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh and up to Two Spares for Portable Electronic Devices. The approval excludes Power Tools. The approval must be presented to a Customer Service Agent/Officer every time you are […]