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NFSA-ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award - call for entries
The NFSA-ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award provides a cash prize of $5000 to an emerging cinematographer who is either currently studying cinematography at a tertiary institution or currently working in the film industry and is a current member of the ACS.
ENTRY DEADLINE: 12/04/2013
WHERE: Old Parliament House
STATE: ACT
COUNTRY: AUS
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) will once again afford an emerging cinematographer the opportunity to win a generous cash incentive.
The NFSA-ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award provides a cash prize of $5000 to an emerging cinematographer who is either currently studying cinematography at a tertiary institution or currently working in the film industry and is a current member of the ACS.
The Award is named in honour of the Australian Cinematographers Society co-founder and industry icon, John Leake OAM ACS (1927-2009). John began his cinematographic career as a 15-year-old with Movietone News in 1944 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.
The winner of the Award, to be announced at the ACS National Awards in Canberra, can use the prize for any educational, training, or professional work which will further his or her cinematographic knowledge.
The judging panel will comprise the National President of the Australian Cinematographers Society, two NFSA representatives and two ACS executive members.
"Partnering with the ACS to present this award also allows us to raise wareness in the creative sector for the need to capture and preserve the iversity of Australian stories. Today's news program or short fiction is tomorrow's history." said NFSA CEO Michael Loebenstein.
Jimmy Ennett, winner of the 2012 NFSA-ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award commented.
“Thanks to the generous support of the NFSA and the ACS I was able to spend a month working with Garry Phillips ACS on The Railway Man. This opportunity has greatly impacted the way I aproach cinematography and film making as a whole. There is no course or class that could have possibly taught me what I had learned by being on the front lines with someone as seasoned, gracious and talented as Garry. I will always be grateful for this enriching experience with an industry mentor and for the lessons that will stay with me for the rest of my career”.
“The partnership between the NFSA and the ACS is one of vital importance to the continued growth of our industry,’ said ACS National President, Ron ohanson ACS. “It is the policy of the Society to foster and encourage emerging and aspiring cinematographers to pursue their craft and their dreams at every opportunity. This is one of those opportunities.”
For an Application form please contact Ron Johanson ACS president@austcine.org.au
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