Vale – John McLean ACS
The Australian Cinematographers Society mourns the loss of John McLean ACS, who passed away on 9th January 2025 at the age of 85 after a valiant battle with illness. A Hall of Fame inductee (2001), John began his career at … Read More
Vale – David Nicols
The ACS sends our condolences to the family and colleagues of Key Grip David Nichols. Peter James ACS ASC remembers David as “the best grip I ever worked with!” Working together on seven films, he said that “he was inventive, good-natured, … Read More
Vale – Aron Leong ACS
The ACS sends our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Aron Leong ACS. For many years, he was a long-standing assistant to many local and international cinematographers before moving on to become a well-respected cinematographer in his own right … Read More
Vale – Yuri Sokol May 2024
Yuri Sokol was born in Ukraine in 1937 – the year of Stalin’s brutal Great Purge, an era of grim Russian austerity and when greater Europe was on the brink of another war. He was the only child to effervescent … Read More
Vale – Reg Boulter 16/12/1938 – 26/4/2024
Reg Boulter, cinema pioneer and news cameraman, passed away on April 26 after a long illness. Reg’s interest in movies began at the age in 12 in 1950 when he was employed selling Screen News at The Renown Cinema in … Read More
Vale – Riki Byrne 2024
Riki was a vibrant and deeply loved member of the camera department. A graduate of the University of Southern Queensland and Queensland University of Technology, she devoted close to 30 years to her work in the camera department. Toby Oliver … Read More
Vale – Andy Ciddor March 2024
Andy Ciddor, a long time ACS member, Tasmanian ACS committee member and a respected figure in the fields of technology and production, peacefully passed away on March 30th, by his choice through the Tasmanian Voluntary Assisted Dying program. He had bravely battled … Read More
VALE – Robin Brown ACS 1962-2024
After a short illness, Robin Brown ACS passed away on the 20th March 2024, aged 62. RB, as he was generally known, was a highly skilled and well respected multi award winning news cinematographer, who worked for SAS Channel 7 … Read More
Vale – John Bailey
LOS ANGELES, CA – Former Academy President John Bailey passed away Friday, November 10, in Los Angeles. He was 81. “It is with deep sadness I share with you that my best friend and husband, John Bailey, passed away peacefully … Read More
Vale – Mark Toia
Honorary ACS member Mark Toia died in Brisbane, Australia on 23 October 2023 Mark was quite unique, a powerhouse to all that knew and worked with him. He was driven and a perfectionist. He started up his own production company … Read More
Vale – Michael Elphick ACS
From Gregory Apprey: It is with a Very Sad Heart that I have to report the passing of one of your Members, the Lovely Cinematographer Michael Elphick ACS Michael enjoyed a Very Successful career as a First rate Cinematographer over … Read More
Vale – Chris Herzfeld 6/8/1964-28/4/2023
We were saddened by the news of the passing of local SA ACS member Chris Herzfeld who was diagnosed with aggressive pancreatic cancer in February of this year. His love of Photography and Lighting was born from his father Wally … Read More
Vale: Dorothy Hallam
Dorothy with her 16mm Bolex camera. Image by David Brill AM ACS, 2022. Dorothy Hallam, who passed away last week, may not be a household name in Cinematography circles. Still, the legacy this Honorary Member of the ACS has created … Read More
Vale – Richard Bailie-Mace ACS
June 3 1937 – November 22 2022 ACS Accredited #108 (March 1978) ACS Life Member (2013) ACS Hall of Fame (2014) Written by Richard Wilmot: friend and former colleague at ABC TV Richard Bailie-Mace ACS worked in the film and … Read More
Vale – Tibor Vagyóczky HSC 3/10/2022
Tibor was the sweetest of men. As a previous IMAGO President one of my most pleasurable experiences was presenting him with the Imago Award for his services to the Federation in 2002 in Budapest. The pleasure was to witness the … Read More
Vale – Ross King ACS
Accredited Member #71, Ross King ACS, sadly passed away mid-last month. An accomplished cinematographer, Ross’s career has been long and varied. Born in 1940, Ross worked at Film Australia for a time. He was introduced to fellow ACS member and Academy … Read More
Vale – Mat Farrell
By Peter Curtis ACS, Tasmanian branch President On behalf of all ACS Tasmania members, we are shocked and deeply saddened at the tragic passing of Mathew Farrell. We pass on our deepest condolences to Mat’s family, his fiancé Kaz, his friends … Read More
Vale – Dr Jim Frazier OAM ACS DSC 1940 – 2022
It is difficult to encompass all that Jim Frazier stood for and his contribution to the global industry following his invention of the Frazier Lens. This revolutionary technology changed the face of cinematography in such a way I would say … Read More
Vale – Shirley Barrett 1961 – 2022
It is with great sadness that I have just been informed that Shirley Barrett, Director, Author, Friend, and beautiful person passed away yesterday with her family by her side. Chris her husband sent me am email just an hour ago … Read More
Vale – Marion Leake 1931-2022
Marion Leake was almost as synonymous with the ACS as John Leake OAM ACS. Although it was John who was the ACS stalwart it was Marion, behind the scenes, who supported him and ensured that John’s roles were always done … Read More
