A MESSAGE FROM THE QLD PRESIDENT TIM McGAHAN ACS © Kodak, 2011. KODAK is a trademark. KODAK 2011. © Kodak, Welcome to the Queensland and Northern Territory ACS IMAGE IS awards for another year. I would like to pass on a very special thanks to all those who have given so much time to the ACS over the last twelve months. Firstly to an outstanding committee who generously give their time to ensure the ACS continues to be a strong and thriving society. I would like to thank all of our valued EVERYTHING... Cinematographers who have given their time and shared so freely their knowledge through our ACS functions and events. A very special thanks to Karen Hayward and the members of the awards committee that contributed to the planning and execution of these awards. TIM MCGAHAN ACS SHOOT FILM. I would like to thank our entire esteemed judging panel that gave up their time to view more than 150 entries for tonight’s awards: Chairman of judges John Stokes ACS, David Knight ACS, Allan Collins KODAK.COM/GO/MOTION ACS, Peter Collins ACS, Ben Nott ACS, Simon Christidis ACS and Aron Leong ACS. This time each year we give a special thanks to and acknowledge the contribution our valued sponsors make towards the running of the ACS and allow us to host this and our FIND US ON: various events throughout the year. I would also like to welcome our new sponsors and hope that we maintain a valuable and long lasting relationship. Congratulations must go to QLD member Aron Leong who received his ACS accreditation at the national accreditation screenings in Sydney. Also at that screening ACS member John Bean was granted a posthumous accreditation. John was tragically killed in a helicopter accident earlier this year while on the job shooting. Accreditation is the highest honour that the Society can bestow and Aron and John can now proudly display the ACS letters after his name. In September the ACS held accreditation screenings and the AGM for the first time in the National Headquarters in Sydney. A fabulous venue that just feels like home, the home of cinematography in Australia. A massive renovation effort and commitment of funds from the ACS, state branches and our sponsors who have once again dug deep. Although sometimes the commitment of time is a struggle, it has been a pleasure to continue to lead the QLD ACS branch over the last twelve months. The QLD branch and the work that our members do continues to impress me and as a state we punch well above our weight. I would like to also welcome Vice President Ian Richards from the Northern Territory who is here tonight on behalf of the President of the Northern Territory branch of the ACS, Andrew Hyde. Film. No Compromise. A MESSAGE FROM THE NT PRESIDENT ANDREW HYDE On behalf of the Northern Territory committee, I welcome you all to the Queensland/NT state awards for cinematography. Firstly let me pay a particular thanks all those that have given their time this year to participate as judges. 2010-11 has seen small but steady growth in the NT Branch, indeed our membership numbers ANDREW HYDE have been slowly but consistently rising over the past 3 years. Credit for this must go to our outgoing President Ian Redfearn who brought no F65 PMW-F3 shortage of wisdom and a stabilising influence to the branch. This year the NT Branch has once again sponsored the award for Best Cinematography at the Territory’s leading short film festival “Fist Full of Films”. Additionally, we have partnered with the Film & Television Association of the NT to facilitate a series of web based workshops and professional development sessions for the local industry. Central to this was Darwin’s first ever masterclass in Cinematography, conducted by Pieter De Vries ACS this past September. The NT Branch continues to be characterised by the consider geographical divide that separates Darwin & Alice Springs. Nearly half of our members are based in the Red Centre making even a simple rudimentary committee meeting often something of a challenge. Nevertheless, the increasing vibrancy of our Branch reflects a Territory that’s going places! NEX-FS100P A special thanks to Tim McGahan ACS, Karen Hayward and the Queensland Committee for their work throughout the year, and in bringing you tonight’s event, and a particular thanks to the sponsors for their continued support. SRW-9000PL AWARDS HOST F35 SCOTT TWEEDIE Scott Tweedie is proving himself to be one of hottest young stars to come out of Australia. After being chosen from thousands of other young hopefuls in ABC Television’s ‘MeOn3’ campaign in 2009, Scott was selected to host Prank Patrol...the success of Congratulations to all tonight’s nominees and award winners. which now makes Scott Tweedie a household name in any family with children aged 5-16 years. Sony, proud sponsor of the Scott has been touring Australia doing signings in shopping Australian Cinematographers Society National Awards. malls where over 1000 kids and their families have been known to show up. Scott’s easy-g oing nature and witty conversation skills make audience interaction a pleasure on all sides. These SCOTT TWEEDIE skills were demonstrated at the 2011 Trop Jnr Festival where W: pro.sony.com.au Scott had the privilege of being asked to host on the main stage. E: [email protected] Sony_ACS.indd 1 23/09/11 11:11 AM TONIGHT’S PROGRAMME Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards may be presented in each of the following categories. Each entry has been judged on its own merit, not in competition with the other entries in the category. 6:30 Pre-awards drinks 7:20 Opening Act Master of Ceremonies Scott Tweedie opens QLD/NT ACS Awards for 2011 QLD President’s Opening Speech: Tim McGahan ACS NT President’s Opening Speech: Presented by NT Representative – NT Vice President Ian Richards Tim McGahan ACS to present: Student Cinematography Bob Blasdall to present: THEpostWORKS Student Encouragement Award Tim McGahan ACS to present: Experimental and Specialised Cinematography, John Bowring ACS TV Station Breaks and Promos, Music Clips, Single Camera News Regional/Local, Neil Davis International News, News Directors Award, Current Affairs, TV Magazine, Lifestyle and Reality TV, Corporate and Educational Tim McGahan ACS to present Edwin Scragg Award 8.30 Main Course will be served 9.30 Keynote Speech by Guest of Honour Kerry O’Brien Presentation of ACS Accreditation by National ACS President Ron Johanson ACS Kerry O’Brien to present: Documentaries- Cinema and TV, Wildlife and Nature Films, Commercials – Regional, Commercials – National & International, Virtual Cinematography, Dramatised Documentaries, Fictional Drama Shorts, Telefeatures, TV Drama and Mini Series, Features – Cinema Judges Award for 2011 10.30 Time to Party!! Door prizes to be drawn 11:30 Tivoli Bar Closes. Hold onto your ticket for entry into Laruche for the afterparty at 680 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. GUEST OF HONOUR KERRY O’BRIEN Kerry O’Brien is one of Australia’s most distinguished and respected journalists with six Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism including the Gold Walkley, and the Walkley for Outstanding Leadership. Proudly supporting Australian For 15 years he was Editor, Presenter and Interviewer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s 7.30 Report cinematographers since 1954 and for six years before that he was the Presenter and Interviewer for the ABC’s Lateline program. Over that time he has interviewed many world leaders including Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, as well as many influential figures in the arts, science and KERRY O’BRIEN business. He is currently Presenter and Interviewer for the ABC’s flagship investigative program, Four Corners. He also anchors ABC Television’s election night telecasts. The Australian Museum of Motion Picture & Television (Inc.) We are seeking support from those who consider the rich heritage of Australia’s film and television industries is worth preserving for the information and enjoyment of future generations. If you would like to be involved contact Daryl Binning acs, 08 9310 3377 or [email protected] www.millertripods.com JUDGES JOHN STOKES ACS John began his career in 1979 and BTQ 7 in Brisbane as a single system sound recordist and camera assistant in the news department. After 6 months John acquired a job as a camera assistant with Jumbuck productions. At Jumbuck, John worked with DP’s Mike McGuinness, Dick Marks OAM and Ron Johanson ACS shooting TV commercials and documentaries on 35mm and 16mm. In 1981 John left Jumbuck to freelance in Sydney as a camera- assistant where he assisted the likes of Phil Pike ACS, David Lewis ACS and John Haddy. In 1982 he returned to Brisbane to start work at Zenac productions as the in house lighting cameraman shooting TV commercials and JOHN STOKES ACS documentaries. In 1985 John shot his first narrative project as a freelancer. It was a 30-minute pilot for a horror series called “A Room Next Door”. Since then he has photographed features, TV drama, documentaries and TV commercials. John has recently finished shooting season 4 of “Packed to the Rafters” and 2nd unit photography on the US Series “Terra Nova” DAVID KNIGHT ACS David’s adventure in the Film and Television industry commenced when he was 16 and just out of school. David was lucky enough to land his first job as a Camera Assistant in the News Room at SBS. Eventually he moved across to the Seven Network in Sydney as a Cameraman, working on current affairs program “Terry Willesee”. Although David worked in current affairs, he spent every spare moment watching Gaffer, Pat Hagan and Best Boy, Craig Sykes lighting Commercials on the Stages.