Canadian Society of Cinematographers presents 57th annual CSC Awards – nominations

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers has announced the nominations for the 57th annual CSC Awards. The nominees for Theatrical Feature were the cinematographers for The Colony, Upside Down and Haunter. The cinematographer for both The Colony and Upside Down was Pierre Gill, who was also nominated in the TV Series category for Copper. Jon Joffin was the cinematographer for Haunter and was also nominated for the TV Drama Ring of Fire.

Other cinematographers with multiple nominations were Jon Castell, Allan Leader, Kirk Neff, Jeremy Benning, Benjamin Lichty and Daniel Grant.

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers has grown with the country's film and television industry, and continues to uphold the objectives for which the non-profit organization was founded in 1957. The purpose of the CSC is to promote the art and craft of cinematography and to provide tangible recognition of the common bonds that link film and video professionals, from the aspiring student and camera assistant to the news veteran and senior director of photography. CSC members are involved in the production of feature films, documentaries, television series, specials and commercials. Canadian directors of photography, who represent the nucleus of the membership, have achieved recognition as among the best in the world.

The 57th Annual CSC Awards will take place on 22 March 2014 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Conference Centre. The event will be hosted by film critic and television personality Richard Crouse.


THE CSC PRESENTS THE 57TH ANNUAL CSC AWARDS NOMINEES

SPECIAL HONOUREES:

THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Antonin Lhotsky csc
"For outstanding service to the Canadian Society of Cinematographers."

THE BILL HILSON AWARD
Cyril Drabinsky, Deluxe
"For outstanding service contributing to the development of the motion picture industry in Canada.”

THE KODAK NEW CENTURY AWARD
Eric Cayla csc
"For outstanding contribution to the art of cinematography.”

THE CAMERA ASSISTANT AWARD OF MERIT
Mark Giles
“For excellence and outstanding professionalism in the performance of the AC duties and responsibilities

STUDENT CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD
Christopher Lew Walk the Moon Sheridan College
Henrique Wallau Aveline’s Window Vancouver Film School
Derek Wayne I Love Rhonda Humber College

CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARDS:

THE ROY TASH AWARD FOR SPOT NEWS CINEMATOGRAPHY
Jon Castell Argentina’s Pope, The National – CBC TV
Andrew Lawson Faces, CTV News
John Mees Tacloban: A City in Ruin, CTV News

THE STAN CLINTON FOR NEWS ESSAY CINEMATOGRAPHY
Allan Leader csc Nutshellz, Discovery Channel
Allan Leader csc Crystal Skullz, Discovery Channel
Peter Szperling Hat Maker, CTV Ottawa, “Regional Contact”

NEWS MAGAZINE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Jon Castell The National – CBC TV “Faith in the Favelas”
Kirk Neff 16:9 Global TV/Shaw Media “Bus Rape Outrage”
Kirk Neff 16:9 Global TV/Shaw Media “Stolen Faces”

CORPORATE/EDUCATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Gregory Bennett Kokuho New Crop
Jeremy Benning csc Saudi Airlines Saudia
Sarorn Ron Sim csc Dow Chemical Company The Elemental Messenger

WEBISODE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Benjamin Lichty Saving Hope: Last Call “No Heat, No Feelings”
Scott McIntyre How Not 2 Guide 2 Getting Clean & Sober “Eddie Gets Triggered”
Jon Simonassi It Can Wait

LIFESTYLE/REALITY CINEMATOGRAPHY
Allan Leader csc Survival of the Fabulous
Kristoff Rochon Tessa & Scott “Ep. 3”

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS:

DOCUDRAMA CINEMATOGRAPHY
Benjamin Lichty Brainwashed “Covenant of Hate”
Cabot McNenly Murder in Paradise – Brazilian Knockout

ROBERT BROOKS AWARD FOR DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY
James Klopko Kaha:wi – The Cycle of Life
Allan Leader csc Unclaimed
Sama Waham Ramp

MUSIC VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY
Pasha Patriki csc Mariana’s Trench By Now
Bobby Shore csc Majical Cloudz Childhood’s End
Brett Van Dyke csc Lindi Ortega Tin Star

PERFORMANCE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Jeremy Benning csc Lost in Motion II
Sarah Thomas Moffat Glorious
Craig Wrobleski csc Synthesis

DRAMATIC SHORT CINEMATOGRAPHY
Guy Godfree The Archivist
Daniel Grant csc Wakening
Daniel Grant csc A Common Experience

FRITZ SPIESS AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Kris Belchevski Gears Bike Shop Pedal
Dylan Macleod csc Nike Last Team Standing
Robert Scarborough 18 Waits Shore Leave

TV DRAMA CINEMATOGRAPHY
Jeremy Benning csc Killing Lincoln
Samy Inayeh csc Alive
Jon Joffin Ring of Fire

TV SERIES CINEMATOGRAPHY
Pierre Gill csc Copper “Aileen Aroon”
Gregory Middleton csc The Killing “Try”
Ousama Rawi csc, bsc Dracula “A Whiff of Sulphur”

THEATRICAL FEATURE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Pierre Gill csc • The Colony
Pierre Gill csc • Upside Down
Jon Joffin • Haunter