VALE – Satwant Singh Matharoo – (June 18, 1942 – August 12, 2018)
Satwant Singh Matharoo, like Sir Mohinder Dillon was a proud Sikh. He joined Africa Pix a few months before I did eventually became Mohinder’s right hand man. We were all independent cameramen/journalists. Jon R Noble ACS Satwant Singh Matharoo was … Read More
VALE – Michael Edols ACS – (June 1942 – July 2018)
It is with great sadness that I inform you all of the passing of one of natures gentlemen, Mike Edols ACS. Mike was an Internationally respected cinematographer across many genres. He was a true storyteller, who through his evocative images … Read More
VALE – Ridley Williams – (1941 – 2018)
Ridley passed away last Friday (02-Mar-2018) after a two year battle with cancer. He mentored many filmmakers over the past 40 plus years. He taught film at QUT for 20 years and at Bond University for another 12 years. He … Read More
VALE – Gil Brealey AO – (9 April 1932 – 1 April 2018)
“On behalf of the members of the ACS, it was with great sadness to learn ff the passing of industry icon Gil Brealey. I had the opportunity to work with Gil on a number of SAFC projects and his attitude … Read More
VALE – Chris Owen (1944 – 2018)
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Chris Owen on Friday morning 9th March. Chris died peacefully in his sleep overnight. Just a few weeks ago, on Thursday February 22nd, Roger Lanser ACS, David Lewis ACS and … Read More
VALE – Neil McDonald (1940 – 2018)
Neil has been an honorary member of the ACS since 2002. He was a very passionate supporter who cared and respected both the cinematographer and the art of cinematography in all fields. As you are aware, Neil wrote the wonderful … Read More
VALE – Kelly Chen 1977 – 2017
It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of Kelly Chen, a well-liked and respected member of staff in the Bond University Film and TV area. The technical staff in this discipline are responsible for teaching a … Read More
VALE – Ron Windon ACS
It is with great sadness I advise you of the passing of our beloved Ron Windon ACS after a battle with illness. Ron was a friend and colleague to all, he was a mentor, advisor and spiritual leader of the … Read More
VALE – Joel Peterson (Director/Cinematographer) – 28th March 1954 – 10th August 2017
The Society is saddened by the news that long time ACS NSW Branch member Joel Peterson has passed away. Joel Peterson’s resume is undoubtedly one of the best in the business; Joel is a graduate of the Australian Film TV … Read More
VALE – Kevan ‘Loosey’ Lind (27/7/1950 – 5/8/2017)
Sad news I’m afraid… I learnt this morning from John Stokes of the passing of Cinematographer and Camera Operating supremo, Kevan Lind, known affectionately as ‘Loosey’. He passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. Kevan was a dynamic and … Read More
Vale – Ossie Emery ACS 1929 – 2017
Sadly Ossie Emery ACS passed away on Sunday Morning, 18th June 2017. A humanitarian, film-maker and photographer for over 65 years he documented the richness and complexity of human life across a huge range of cultures. He leaves behind a … Read More
Vale – Alan Lake (1934-2017)
I am sorry to inform you that Alan Lake died yesterday morning at 7.30 am in hospital at Barraba in western NSW. Alan was born in 1934 in Sydney, New South Wales. He was an editor and production manager, known … Read More
Vale – Michael Ballhaus ASC BVK (5 August 1935 – 11 April 2017)
The ACS are very sad to learn that legendary cinematographer Michael Ballhaus ASC BVK has passed away. Michael Ballhaus was born in Berlin, Germany, and was influenced by family friend Max Ophüls. He came to prominence with his work on … Read More
Vale – Jane Scragg (nee Cole) 1942 – 2017
It is with great sadness that I wish to advise all members and associates of the ACS that Jane Scragg has died after a long fight with cancer at 8am on January 31st in Brisbane. Jane Scragg (nee Cole) was … Read More
Vale – Louis Irving ACS – Cinematographer 1950~2016
Lou Irving ACS – On set of Dr Blake Photo: Greg Noakes The Australian film industry has lost an outstanding cinematographer with the death of Louis Irving on New Year’s Eve 2016. Described by his colleagues as a talented gentleman, a quiet … Read More
Vale Raoul Coutard
Raoul Coutard filming Scruggs, London, 1965. Photograph by David Muir. On the day that Trump won the US presidency, my other sad news was when I learned that the most innovative cinematographer of my lifetime had died. When I was … Read More
Vale – Guido Cartoni
In 1991 Tom Hanks presented the AMPAS Technical Awards, and that evening he was interviewed by Johnny Carson where he described the ceremony where he presented “strange-sounding” things like the award to “Doctor Engineer Guido Cartoni for the repeatable fluid … Read More
Vale – Bob Pounds ACS
There are people you `click’ with the moment you meet, the young man standing in front of me was one of those. He was 18 years old, fresh of face and had left school only a few days before. “This is … Read More
Vale – Sue Gibson BSC (1952 – 2016)
It is with great sadness that I advise you of the passing of former President of the BSC, Sue Gibson BSC. Sue Gibson BSC is a respected cinematographer known for the film “Mrs Dalloway” (1997) and was also the first female member … Read More
Vale – Alan Samuels (30 May 1944 – 27 April 2016)
Alan & Trish Samuels A tribute to Alan Samuels – by Emma Bowen (nee Samuels) I can see Dad now, shaking his head as I write this. ‘Who is going to want to read about me? No one would even … Read More
