The Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) () is a non-profit Canadian trade organization with over 500 members whose mission is to promote the artistic creativity and required skills for

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. Members of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers have achieved National recognition for their work in various areas of film: feature films,

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, television series, specials and commercials. Fully accredited members to this society are permitted to put the letters ''C.S.C.'' or ''csc'' after their names. The Canadian Society of Cinematographers hosts an annual Awards Gala in

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, that recognizes the accomplishments of Canadian cinematographers. In 2017, they celebrated their 60th anniversary of the CSC Awards Gala.

History

The idea to form the Canadian Society of Cinematographers originated from the inspiration of four cameramen: Herbert Alpert csc asc, M. Jackson-Samuels csc, Fritz Spiess csc and Bob Brooks csc. In 1957, the cameramen decided to create an organization specifically designated for the art of cinematography after crossing paths numerous times in the lobby of a film studio at Woodbine and Danforth Then known as Meridian Films, in east-end Toronto. The society's goal was to be synonymous in Canada with the American Society of Cinematographers. The Federal Government did not recognize the society as legitimate until 1960, when the Secretary of State made it official. The CSC served on the advisory committee for the ''Canadian Film Development Corporation'' which is now known as Telefilm Canada

Mission

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers is a non-profit Canadian trade organization with over 500 members whose mission is to promote the artistic creativity and required skills for

. With Corporate Sponsorship and the help of leaders within the organization, the Canadian Society of Cinematographers fulfills its mission by: * Training its active members * Educating its active members * Disseminating the latest information in technology and product to its active members

Organization

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers consists of: * 3 Canadian office located in Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, and Vancouver, BC. * approximately 580+ members * volunteer positions, usually performed by its active members The Canadian Society of Cinematographers has 7 members elected to their

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, who each possess unique qualities and skills that contribute to the organization. The board of directors elects two individuals as chief officers, and they are: * President: George Willis csc, sasc * Vice President: Carlos Esteves csc * Executive officer: Susan Saranchuk

Sponsorship

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers is a

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that relies on the support of corporate sponsors in order to serve their membership. Some of their sponsors include: AC Lighting Inc., Aputure, Cooke Optics, Canon Canada Inc., Codes Pro-Media, Dazmo Camera, Fuji Film Canada, Henry's,

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Canada,

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Canada, and

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of Canada. The full list of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers' corporate sponsors and contact information can be found on their website.

Awards

Every year, the Canadian Society of Cinematographers hosts an Awards Gala in Toronto, ON to honour the works and achievement of Canadian cinematographers in the industry. In 2017, the CSC celebrated their 60th anniversary of the CSC Awards Gala Their award categories are divided into sections, which are: * Special Awards and Honours * Director of Photography Categories *Cinematographer Categories Each section contains multiple awards that may be given out to recipients each year.

Publications

In 1962, the Canadian Society of Cinematographers published a magazine called ''Canadian Cinematography'', whose name changed to Cinema Canada in 1967. In 1989, the Canadian Society of Cinematographers changed the name of their magazine from Cinema Canada to the current title which is now called Canadian CinematographerCinema Canada
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References

{{Authority control Film organizations in Canada Cinematography organizations Organizations established in 1957 1957 establishments in Ontario