CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS Celebrating Cinematography in Canada Since 1957 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. They participate as decision makers in virtually every aspect of the picture-making process: cameras, lights, film stocks, tapes, labs and post. The Canadian Society of Cinematographers, reflecting the character of its national membership of nearly 600, is a working organization. Its mandate supports a full agenda of training, education, and dissemination of the latest in technical and product information. Cinematographers and suppliers to the industry have long enjoyed a special association through the unique link provided by the CSC's corporate sponsorship program. The CSC invites companies, such as manufacturers, distributors, labs and others, to join with the Society in promoting and advancing motion picture and video cinematography. Members and sponsors take an active and rewarding role in the many and varied events conducted by the CSC, such as the gala CSC Awards Dinner each spring and the annual Camera Assistants Courses, which represent the Society's commitment to the future of the industry. Members and sponsors attend regular CSC meetings to provide demonstrations of their skills, products and latest technology. The official Society magazine, the CSC News, reports on these presentations and welcomes articles from sponsors. The CSC News is published 10 times a year, monthly except July and August, with a wide range of illustrated production and technical features, personal and corporate profiles, and informative columns. Corporate sponsors find the magazine an especially appropriate place to advertise, along with the bi-annual CSC Directory. The Directory provides a register of members and a list of sponsors. The CSC Website at www.csc.ca is an electronic information resource and link to film-related data worldwide, including sponsor websites. The highlight of the year is the CSC Awards Dinner, held in Toronto each spring. This annual pat on the back is a celebration of excellence in 11 competitive categories: Theatrical Feature, Documentary, Dramatic Short, TV Drama, TV Series, Commercial, Music Video, Industrial, TV Spot News Cinematography, TV News Essay, and Student Cinematography. There is also a Camera Assistant Award of Merit, and three other special presentations: The Fuji Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the CSC, the Kodak New Century Award honours outstanding contribution to the art of cinematography, and the Bill Hilson Award is presented for outstanding service in the development of the motion picture industry. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS 3007 Kingston Road, Suite 131 Toronto, ON M1M 1P1 Executive Director and Awards: Susan Saranchuk Tel: (416) 266-0591 Fax: (416) 266-3996 E-Mail: admin@csc.ca