The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) is currently running an industry survey to get a greater snapshot of the camera workforce, covering off on topics such as career progression and diversity and inclusion.
There's talent to burn at this year's ACS National Awards. IF talks to ACS president Ron Johanson and 'Spear' DP Bonnie Elliott ahead of the big night.
Recognizing that many DOPs are in dire straits financially, the Australian Cinematographers Society is giving one year's free membership to its 1,600 members.
Ben Mendelsohn, casting director Kirsty McGregor, Australian Cinematographers Society national president Ron Johanson and the ABC's Sally Riley are among the Aussies recently invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science (AMPAS).
After launching the #WhoIsInYourCrew campaign, the Australian Cinematographers Society has taken another step towards achieving greater diversity in its ranks.
It's been a golden year of achievement for the Australian Cinematographers Society. The recent federal president Ron Johanson ACS shares a retrospective look at the ACS in 2008 and its members' shining achievements.
Denson Baker was named Australian cinematographer of the year for his work on TVNZ/BBC mini-series 'The Luminaries' at the national Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) Awards in Canberra this evening.
"If you look at what the Gender Matters funding has done for female film filmmakers, that has not trickled down to those who work below-the-line."