Vale – Suresh Ayyar ASE (1957 – 2016)
Suresh Ayyar ASE One of Australia’s most respected picture editors, Suresh Ayyar, passed away this week. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him. Suresh’s work as an editor was highly regarded, and his body … Read More
Vale – Vilmos Zsigmond ASC HSC
Article reprinted from Variety: Hungarian-born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, winner of an Oscar for his achievements on “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and a nominee for “The Deer Hunter,” “The River” (1984) and the “The Black Dahlia” (2006), has died at 85. His business partner Yuri … Read More
Haskell Wexler Dies: Iconic, Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Was 93
Legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler died today. His son Jeff Wexler reported on his father’s website and via Facebook that the Oscar-winning Wexler “died peacefully in his sleep.” Haskell Wexler was 93. Wexler won the last Oscar cinematography award that went to a … Read More
Vale – John Moncrieff Bale ACS (c1940 – 2015)
The Australian Cinematographers Society has lost one of its founding fathers this week. John Bale ACS passed away on November 12th 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Having established his career in Melbourne, John began the Victorian Branch of … Read More
Vale – Charles Pierre (Peter) Donnelly ACS (1935 – 2015)
It is with great sadness I advise you of the passing of one of our greats, a true pioneer in every sense of the word – Peter Donnelly ACS. We have included the Hall of Fame extract written by ACS … Read More
Vale – Geoffrey Wharton ACS
It is with great sadness that I must inform the Society of the passing of Geoffrey Wharton ACS. Geoff started as a clapper/loader on TVC’s in Brisbane in 1981, working his way through the ranks of the camera dept. on … Read More
Vale – Norma Feeney 1925 -2015
Norma, much loved wife and partner of Robert Feeney ACS died on 14th September, 48 hours after becoming quite ill. Although frail in body, Norma was mentally alert and spirited, but frustrated by her frailty. Norma was a staunch supporter … Read More
Vale – Trevor Hone (1952 – 2015)
I’m sorry to inform you of the passing of Trevor Hone, one of Queensland’s most esteemed cinematographers, who passed away in the Philipines after a short illness. Trevor’s formative days were in Queensland where he enjoyed great success as a … Read More
Vale – Margaret Anne Smith (1946-2015)
Sadly the dedicated independent filmmaker, Margaret Anne Smith, passed away in Sydney on 18 May 2015. The National Executive of the ACS and our members sends deepest condolences to Margaret’s family, friends and colleagues. Margaret was a tenacious battler, holding … Read More
Vale – Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC 1956 – 2015
It is with overwhelming sadness that I inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC, who after suffering a serious heart condition over the last six months died suddenly on Monday, 27 April. Words … Read More
Vale – John Victor Daniell AM ACS (1927-2015)
There will be a “life celebration” on to celebrate John Victor Daniell AM ACS and given his long association with the ACS, members have been invited by his family to come along and celebrate John’s life with them. Date: Thursday 16th April 2015 Location: … Read More
Vale – Ted Roberts 1931-2015
It is with great sadness we report to Guild members that Ted Roberts, the well-known television writer and producer, died of cancer on Monday, 23 February. One of Skippy’s fathers, he will be privately cremated on Thursday at 3.15pm. Close … Read More
VALE – John McInerney (8th September 1952 – 18th January 2015)
Following a long battle with illness, broadcast industry veteran John McInerney passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was 62. Born September 8, 1952, John grew up in Hobart, Tasmania. Most recently he held the position of National Sales … Read More
Vale – Les Wasley BEM (1928 – 2014) – ACS Hall of FAME 2013
Funeral Service ~ Tuesday 9th December 2014 Funeral Service Details: Les Wasley BEM & Daughter Lindy Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1 Keenan Street Mona Vale Tuesday 9th December 11.oo AM VALE ~ Les Wasley BEM (1928 – 2014) – ACS … Read More
Vale – Miles Moulson
Miles Moulson Funeral Friday 31 Oct 2014 Midday Ann Wilson Funerals Cnr Barrenjoey Road & Darley Street Mona Vale NSW 2103 Everyone is welcome to attend he would love to see you all. Dress casual colourful. He would have hated … Read More
Vale – Ted Taylor ACS
Ted Taylor ACS 1918 – 25th September 2014 Ted Taylor, ACS Accredited Member number #6, passed away 25 September 2014 at the age of 96. He was never an ‘old man’. He remained mentally alert, politically activeand engaged with his … Read More
Vale – Peter Menzies Snr ACS
With great sadness we share the news that Peter Menzies Snr. ACS passed away peacefully yesterday at his home in the Southern Highlands. In respect of his wishes there will be no public memorial service. Our thoughts and prayers go … Read More
VALE – Arthur Stanley Cambridge (1937 – 2014)
Reflections from Tim Waygood Alas, the name Arthur Cambridge has faded to black for the last time in the credits……… perhaps you would pass on the sad news to his many, many work friends, DOP’s, editors, directors, producers, post production … Read More
Vale – Tom Jefferson, Memorial Service 8th June 2014, Tamarama Surf Club
Greenpeace photographer Tom Jefferson / Image: ©Dean Sewell The ACS is saddened by the loss of former AFTRS student, father, husband, environmentalist, photographer, cinematographer and friend to so many, who was tragically killed recently in Sweden, so far from home … Read More
Vale – Gordon Willis ASC (28 May 1931-18 May 2014)
“Prince of Darkness” Gordon Willis ASC Gordon Willis ASC. A true legend lost but absolutely not forgotten. On May 18 legendary Cinematographer, “Prince of Darkness” Gordon Willis, ASC passed away after complications due to cancer. He was 82, surrounded by … Read More
