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Australian Cinematographers Society

Industry organisation providing support for Australian cinematographers

The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) was established to further the advancements of Australian cinematography in all fields. It also seeks to recognise the achievements and work of those operating in the Australian film sector. Membership in the society is open to all persons involved, or associated with, the motion picture and television industry. Membership now reflects the diversity of the industry and the society currently has over 1200 members Australia wide.

The ACS operates branches in every state of Australia; where regular technical and social evenings are conducted as a means of allowing members to develop their skills in a mutual and cooperative environment. The ACS aims to keep members abreast of technology and new equipment advancements as well as updates on industry information and ideas through meetings, seminars and demonstrations. It also provides a forum for cinematographers to meet with other members of the industry; allowing the discussion and exchange of ideas, promotion of friendships and networking to provide a better understanding of other industry roles.

The ACS was founded by a group of cinecamera people in Sydney in 1957. In its initial inception, the society was exclusively a society of film cameramen. As cinematic technologies have evolved, so too has the society, having since opened memberships to all types of cinematographers. The ACS is a non-political society of crafts people wishing to further develop their skills through mutual cooperation. Membership is open to all persons involved or associated with the motion picture and television industry.

Last updated by Hoda Toloui-Wallace (2011-10-29)