We regret to report the passing of Cinema Pioneer, Wladimir (Mic) von Borrnemann at Hornsby Hospital on Thursday 8 November 2018. He was 91 years of old. Film and Cinematography was everything to him and the family feel it would be nice to have a send off with the people from the industry he…
We are sad to report the death of Michael Edols who passed away suddenly on Tuesday 3rd July 2018. Michael has been a respected member of the NSW branch of the Pioneers and has been internationally renowned for his work as a Cinematographer, Director of Photography and collaborator in the Film and Television industry. http://www.edols.com.au/thepitch.htm
The NSW Branch of the Cinema Pioneers conducted a successful luncheon on Thursday 24th May 2018. There was a good turn-out of members who enjoyed delicious food and some great fellowship in the relaxing surrounds of the Grace Hotel. A number of interstate branch Presidents and members were also present, having attended the NEC…
Urgent Reminder: The New South Wales Branch Luncheon is being held in “The Yarra-Murra Room” at The Grace Hotel, Cnr York & King Sts, Sydney on Thursday May 24, 2018 at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible to the Secretary/Treasurer at 9 Collins Cres, Lapstone, 2773, Payment by Cheque or Money Order.…
ASE MOVIE NIGHT is a monthly event where editors show and discuss their work. From ASE’s Nick Meyers: “We at the ASE are starting up a new series of events where, just as it says above, Editors can show and discuss their work. The plan is to establish a regular event at a regular venue. That way…
Last week NSW President of the Australian Cinematographers Society, Roger Lanser, hosted two industry visitors to ACS Headquarters, Tim Read, President and Sandra Alexander, Secretary of The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers. Both were in high praise of the facilities provided to ACS members and of the level of commitment and dedication that members have put into the refurbishment…
OUR INDUSTRY’S CHARITY URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP – an appeal from MPIBS Chair Murray Forrest. Now in its 87th year, the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society has been providing much needed financial and emotional assistance to our industry colleagues who have fallen on difficult times. Since 1931, over $4,5m has been dispensed to hundreds of…
John Politzer, a highly respected exhibitor and distributor who was an influential supporter of Australian films, died on Thursday 8th March 2018 after a long illness, aged 83. As Greater Union’s programming manager from 1979 until 1995, he championed dozens of local films including Sunday, Too Far Away, Caddie, Fran, Kitty and the Bagman, Bliss, Praise and Strictly Ballroom.…
Here we are pleased to present TWO heartfelt speeches on the night of the last Annual Dinner, celebrating the awarding of the Australian Pioneer of the Year for 2017 by Murray Forrest to Zareh Nalbandian. Click on the LINKS to enjoy the TWO video clips that were filmed on the night. In Sydney,…