Hi Due to request by our Cinematographers we have extended the entry date to the 12th August 2019

Hi

Earlier this year SACIA signed an agreement with the MICTSETA who will now fund designations for freelancers working as camera operators, cinematographers, OB crew, AV technicians, DITs, camera crew, editors, animators, sound techs, event technicians, broadcast engineers …. the list goes on.
Applications are made online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sacia – deadline for submissions is Monday 27 May.
Please forward this text to freelance crew you think might qualify. Any questions email mict@sacia.org.za

CALL FOR ENTRIES

South African Society of Cinematographers

2019 VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARDS

The SASC wishes to recognise the highest levels of excellence in Cinematography currently active in our industry. We also remember and pay tribute to all those excellent film technicians who have gone before us who played a pivotal role in the growth of our industry.

The 2019 SASC Visible Spectrum Awards – VSA are dedicated to the vision of the founder members of the SASC and to the current South African cinematographers who are carving a name for themselves both locally and abroad.

We celebrate and salute our filmmakers, past present and future.
We fervently support the steadfast professionals who ensure a commitment to producing the highest quality images and look forward to the work of all the young up and coming Cinematographers who are making names for themselves in this highly competitive industry: the brave talent meeting the challenges of ever changing technology, demanding creative energy and the constantly shifting “cutting-edge”.

The SASC salutes you all and is committed to forging into the future as a stable and solid support platform, encouraging the highest quality of work, promoting the needs of the Cinematographer and celebrating the excellence that shines through.

These awards celebrate and acknowledge the very best work produced by South African
Cinematographers. This is an opportunity for Cinematographers to show off their craft, innovation and personalised styles, and to see how these rates with their peers. A chance to promote talent with the decision-makers of the South African Film and Television industry. Recognition by and membership of the SASC is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a South African cinematographer, a mark of prestige and distinction.

Share with us the glamour and honour as we celebrate the very best work produced by South African Cinematographers at the 2019 SASC Visible Spectrum Awards on the 14th September 2019 at Stark Studios in Randburg

2. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. The Competition is open to all cinematographers including NON SASC members. (Please note: We invite and welcome Production Companies and Agencies to enter the work of their best cinematographers.)
2. The entrant must ensure that permission has been received by the Producers or Client for all material entered.
3. All details and names must be accurate, as these will be used as the source document for the certificates and press releases. The entrant must carefully check details prior to entry.
4. Any number of entries may be submitted in any of the award categories.
5. If the judges consider an entry has been entered into an unsuitable category, they may re-categorise the entry.
6. Only material completed between October 2017 and April 2019, and not previously submitted to the Visible Spectrum awards, is eligible.
7. By entering, the entrant acknowledges that they have obtained clearance for the SASC to copy the material or excerpts thereof, to be screened for the public at the presentation or televised, should it be nominated.
8. The entrant assumes full responsibility for the technical quality of the material entered.
9. Each entry must be accompanied by the completed entry form, clearly printed or typed and securely attached to the container, which must also be clearly labelled.
10. The SASC cannot be held liable for loss or damage of material submitted; though every effort will be made to ensure the safety of the material entered.
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• DVD, USB Flash drive, Blue Ray, Beta and Dvcam tapes are accepted.
• Movie file, Quick time, and Mpeg4 files on a Flash drive are accepted.
• Downloads: Digital files for commercial categories only
• Files for digital submissions should be sent to skip@postmasters.co.za

12. It is the responsibility of those entrants who want their entries returned, to arrange for the collection of their material within a period of one [1] month after the awards. Thereafter the material may be destroyed.

INDEMNITY

The SASC accepts no liability for any licensing or copyright of material within an entry. By entering the competition, the entrant accepts full responsibility for all material submitted and holds the SASC blameless and indemnifies the SASC in any and all law suites, fees, or other settlements, which might arise out of any violation of any copyright laws.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES

By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to accept and abide by all rules as herein defined, as well as the decisions of the SASC Committee and judging panel.

SASC BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The SASC Board, which is selected and sanctioned by all members of the SASC, has complete authority over all aspects of the award presentations. Any decision made by the SASC is final and binding.

JUDGING

The SASC committee selects the judges. They will consist of recognised specialists within the Film and Television industry and may include (but will not be limited to) Cinematographers SASC, Creative Directors, Producers and others The SASC committee appoints a Chairman of the judges. Any judge having a direct or indirect interest in a programme will be requested to declare such interest and will not be allowed to score that entry.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding. The judges have the discretion to give or withhold any awards. The Chairman’s vote will not count other than in the case of a tie.

Closing Dates & Registration

Entry forms must be prepared for each entry

THERE IS NO ENTRY CHARGE IN ANY CATEGORY

Final closing date for entries will be the 31st July 2019. Clearly marked entries may be placed at:
Post Masters – 24 Ditton Road, Auckland Park – Johannesburg – 011 482 1155

NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE

3. CATEGORIES

A letter must accompany your nomination to the judges stating in no more than 200 words why the candidate for category 11, has been nominated. The judging panel may also nominate candidates during the selection process. Previous nominees may be submitted. Previous winners may not be selected in the same category.

1. BEST STUDENT PRODUCTION – CERTIFICATE AWARD
This category is for best cinematography submitted by a student

2. BEST SASO PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR – CERTIFICATE AWARD
This category is for best cinematography by a specialist camera operator,
whether by Steadicam, Drone, Under water,, Aerial or any other system of camera operating, not listed below.

3. SASC ALTERNATIVE – CERTIFICATE AWARD
Magazine, Art and special interest productions. This category is for cinematography on projects that fall into any area that is not reflected in the categories below

4. MUSIC VIDEO – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on music videos

5. DOCUMENTARY – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on corporate market or other general documentaries

6. WILDLIFE – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on all programmes where the primary subject is wildlife

7. TV DRAMA – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on any Drama series or a one-off programme. In the case of a series the entrant may only enter one episode

8. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION ‘Group 1’ – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on any Commercial production

9. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION ‘Group 2’ – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on any Commercial production

10. FEATURE – VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARD
This category is for cinematography on a feature

11. THE STEWART FARNELL AWARD
This award is to be given annually to a senior Cinematographer who has excelled in his or her craft during the course of years. Has been publicly recognised for their professional skill and has been a leader in extending their skills to help develop the skills and careers of others in the industry. This award is only open to members in the field of Cinematography

4. THE AWARDS

Please note that categories 1, 2 and 3 are Tribute Awards and therefore, are not eligible for an SASC Visible Spectrum Award.

Each of these categories have their own Awards and Certificates reflecting the nature of the respective awards.

Certificate Award Categories:

♦ No. 1. The Student Cinematography Award
♦ No. 2. The SASO Camera Operator Award
♦ No. 3. SASC Alternative Award

There will be up to 3 finalists and 1 award winner per category

♦ Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 – The Visible Spectrum Award

There may be up to 3 certificates per category, which may be Gold, Silver or Bronze

♦ No. 11. The STEWART FARNELL Award

There will be one winner, chosen by the judging panel.
A floating trophy and a certificate will be awarded to the recipient

The Visible Spectrum Award will only be awarded at the Judge’s discretion

The Award Ceremony Announcement

The Visible Spectrum Awards will be announced on the evening of 14th of September 2019

All winners will be acknowledged on our website www.sasc.co.za and Facebook page

Duane Rogers (Cell) 082 852 7109 (Fax) 0866 720 008 sasc@mweb.co.za
Skip Scheepers (Cell) 082 410 6051 (Tel.) 011 482 1155 skip@postmasters.co.za

Whether you have entered your work or merely want to celebrate with the best of the best in our industry, the 2019 SASC Visible Spectrum Awards Ceremony will be the event not to be missed.

ENTRY FORM

South African Society of Cinematographers
2019 VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARDS

ENTRIES MUST BE TYPED OR HAND PRINTED IN BLACK AND
SUBMITTED IN DUPLICATE

Title of Program:

Entered By:

Name of Nominee:

Address:

E-Mail: Tel: Cell:

Date and medium of first viewing:

Production Running Time:
Format Entry: Flash Drive: Movie File: DVD / Blue Ray:
Any Electronic medium i.e. File Share:

Format and Camera Originated On:

Category Entered: (Name and Number)

Brief Synopsis: This section is compulsory (Maximum 50 words, on a separate page)
In the case of category 11, we request that applicants nominate a person whom they most feel is deserving of the above award. Please refer to the parameters set out in the category descriptions on page 3.

Name of Nominee for Category 11: .
By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to accept and abide by the rules as laid out in the Call for Entries form 2019 and by rules of the SASC VISIBLE SPECTRUM AWARDS competition.

Name:                  Signature:                                                         Date:               2019

President’s report April 2019
Welcome to all members,
We have in the past been asked the Question “What is the SASC doing for me”, well, we as the Board have been active in trying to add more value over and above the benefit of placing the international recognized SASC logo behind your name. We have had new members joining us and based on the quality of the work, we can be very proud of what our members are producing and hope that it will impress our international peers again by maintaining the continual quality of our Cinematography. The President was asked to be a judge for the new category The Young Emerging Cinematographer (IMAGO AWARDS) and one of our members “Zenn van Zyl” was also a nominee in this category who reached the final round and considering the quality of all the work submitted, it was a great achievement for him and us.
In the past year we have had a successful awareness campaign at the Mediatech exhibition and have realized that the industry still supports us wholeheartedly, which has galvanized us to move forward with renewed vigor.
Our Secretary has facilitated access to the ASC online magazine to our paid-up members and we are grateful for the support from the ASC.
The new SASO- South African Society of Operators – under the patronage of the SASC credit, which is for accredited operators e.g.; Steadicam operators, underwater operators, Go-pro and aerial etc. This group is steadily growing
We have proposed a working relationship with SACIA, through Kevan Jones to get a new look Consultative Committee and to create workshops and upskilling interventions which will include Master classes for existing Cinematographers, this is a work in progress.
We are busy revamping our website, for which we need your support in the form of articles, content and pictures.
We are holding the Visible Spectrum Award this year and we have been very pleased with the work we have seen coming from our membership applications, so it should be a very competitive outcome.
But all this is only viable if we get the necessary support and participation from our membership, and we ask you to assist us to make this all happen.
We want the SASC to maintain the position of recognizing excellence in the Field of Cinematography and maintaining the high Standard of membership that is available to all that practice the Craft

Signed: U Beckmann SASC Date: 17-04-2019

Hi Members

We are holding our AGM in a couple of weeks, if you have anyone who you would like to nominate onto the
Board of Governors, maybe yourself, please send me their details, bear in mind that the person nominated must be
willing to stand as a nominee and be prepared to attend monthly meetings and assist the board if necessary

You as a member of the SASC are invited to attend the AGM, just let me know if you are attending, thank you
Please note that all monthly meetings are held in Johannesburg

The current board members are;
President: Uwe Beckmann
Chairman: Charles Bengis
Secretary: Duane Rogers
Harmon Cusack
Tom Marais
Paul Nel
Johan Scheepers
Henry Smith – Botswana
Colin Taylor
Duane Rogers
Vicci Turpin – Cape Town
Marius van Straaten – Cape Town

The position’s available for voting are;
President
Chairman
Secretary
Board member

Please send me your nominations asap, thanks

MOST IMPORTANT:
The society is holding the Visible Spectrum awards this year in mid-September 2019, date and venue to be announced later
An
email will be sent out with all the entry details shortly

All the best

Kind Regards,

Duane Rogers
Executive Secretary SASC
Cell 082 852 7109 – Email: sasc@mweb.co.za – Website: www.sasc.co.za

The SASC Congratulates all the cinematographers who won at this year’s SAFTA awards: Dereck Joubert, Gaopie Kabe, Trevor Brown SASC, Marc Rowlston, Sevetian Maslamoney, Zeno Petersen. We invite those winners to submit their work for consideration for the SASC Designation

Dear Members,

It is with a sad heart that I inform you that a great SASC member, Keith Rose has passed away.

The board of governors send their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this wonderfully gifted man, Keith Rose

May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace

RIP Keith Rose — industry reaction and tributes

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Dear Members,

On behalf of the President and members of the board of governors of the society, I have good news for you all.

The SASC is now formally registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional Designation and is now listed on the National Qualifications Framework. This is made possible by our affiliation agreement with The South African Communications Industries Association (SACIA) under the auspices of Kevan Jones.

We are members of SACIA, and the registered Professional Designation number is ‘No. 857’ – SASC, Professional Cinematographer’

This means that if you are a paid-up member you will automatically become part of the broader SACIA initiative – the aims of which are to elevate and maintain the highest levels of professionalism within the cinematographic discipline in South Africa. In order to achieve and maintain levels of professionalism, we have rigorously investigated adhering to and complying with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) criteria – as laid out by SACIA in compliance with SAQA regulations in this regard. The board of SASC will be sharing details of the CPD requirements to all of our members in due course. Remember, as an active member, your current participation in working structures within the film industry, as well as your leadership and/or mentorship role is also incorporated into the CPD points accrual system.

In the next two and a half years it is expected that it will be required by law to have a certified Professional Designation.

Join us in elevating the visibility and good standing of the society to all industry players. Our association with SACIA will greatly contribute towards creating a sustainable path for professionals in filmmaking in our country – who wish to attain and promulgate the highest standards of cinematography.

We will be having a general meeting in the near future to update the members on the way forward.

We thank you.

On behalf of the SASC Board of Governors

Duane Rogers SASC

Executive Secretary

Greetings Members,

On behalf of the President, Board of Governors and myself, we congratulate all the winners in the Visible Spectrum Awards,

you all deserve the recognition for your splendid work

Thank you for raising the South African standard as high as it is

All the best

Kind Regards,

Duane Rogers

Executive Secretary SASC

Cell 082 852 7109 – Email: sasc@mweb.co.za  – Website: www.sasc.co.za

 

SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY of CINEMATOGRAPHERS

WINNERS 2017

DU FILMS            Student Award   BARRY TOMALIN            “FORGET ME NOT”

Intern Award         KABELO RAMPUTA            “FORGOTTEN”

 

 

 

STARK STEADI    SASO Productions      ARI DE BEER                “ JOU ROMEO”

JUSTIN YOUENS          “THE SUITCASE”

MOTHEO MOENG            “SIMPLE LOVE”

 

THE CAMERA PLATFORM    Alternative   CHARL FRASER SASC   “JHB BALLET” –                 VSA GOLD

MOTHEOMOENG    “SAB+18” –                          SILVER

JASON MARTIN      “THE MAKING OF CAMERON DE BURGH” – SILVER

 

SOUTHERN LIGHTING SYSTEMS Music Video       PIERRE DE VILLERS  “BAD HAIR”       VSA GOLD

RORY O’ GRADY      “ONE SOURCE”   GOLD

MARRIUS de NYSSCHEN   “RUN”                    SILVER

 

PUMA VIDEO Documentary                               WAYNE DE LANGE    “THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS”    VSA GOLD

MILES GOODALL SASC               “A FORK, A SPOON, A KNIGHT”                   GOLD

PAUL MUBURGH SASC             “THE STORY OF LITTLE FOOT”                   GOLD

 

POSTMASTERS      Wildlife                           GRANT BROKENSHAW  “KILLER HORNETS”             VSA GOLD

AQUAVISION        “RIVER ZAMBESI”                            GOLD

BORIS VAN SCHOGENBECK              “AFRICA’S SUPER SNAKES”          GOLD

 

VISUAL IMPACT –             TV Drama /Short Film     TREVOR CALVERLEY SASC             “MADIBA”           VSA GOLD

GIULIO BACARRI    “GUERILLA Ep4”               GOLD

ZENN VAN ZYL       “THE BOOK CLUB”            GOLD

 

PANALUX                          Commercial Corporate    TIMOTHY PIKE SASC        “RAND MERCHANT BANK”     VSA GOLD

JAMIE RAMSAY SASC     “ABSA BRAND”           GOLD

WILLIE NEL SASC     “THE FIRST KISS”               GOLD

 

MEDIA FILM SERVICES   Commercial Product       EUGENIO GALI “CARLING BLACK LABEL”               VSA GOLD

PIERRE de VILLERS   “ANTON”                           GOLD

JAMIE RAMSAY SASC             “KFC – BIG BOYS”       GOLD

 

 

PANAVISION     Features                                           WILLIAM COLLINSON        “LAST BROKEN DARKNESS”  VSA GOLD

MILES GOODALL SASC      “THE WHALE CALLER”           GOLD

ADAM BENTEL SASC            “MODDER EN BLOED”              GOLD

 

 

ARRI CAMERA SYSTEMS    Stewart Farnell Award               JOHAN ‘SKIP’ SCHEEPERS SASC  “STEWART FARNELL AWARD” 2017 TROPHY