Latest Articles: Cinematographer
FILM CRITICS CIRCLE OF AUSTRALIA Awards Nominees announced
Congratulations to all the nominees in the FILM CRITICS CIRCLE OF AUSTRALIA Awards. Special mention to: Cate Shortland nominated for UNIVERSAL PICTURES AWARD BEST DIRECTOR (Berlin Syndrome), Stefan Duscio (Jungle), Greig Fraser ASC (Lion), Germain McMicking (Berlin Syndrome) nominated for ACS AWARD BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, and Jack Hutchings (Berlin Syndrome) for BEST EDITING.
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AACTA’s Announced
Congratulations to all nominees for the upcoming AACTA’s, especially to all the HLA clients for their exceptionally good work: BEST TELEVISION DRAMA SERIES TOP OF THE LAKE: CHINA GIRL BEST DIRECTION IN A TELEVISION DRAMA OR COMEDY TOP OF THE LAKE: CHINA GIRL Episode 5 – Who’s Your Daddy? Jane Campion; SEVEN TYPES OF AMBIGUITY Episode 2 – Alex, Glendyn Ivin BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IN TELEVISION TOP OF THE LAKE: CHINA GIRL Episode 5 – Who’s Your Daddy?, Germain McMicking BEST PRODUCTION ...
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Bright Star Hits Netflix
“Campion had been on a roll of casting popular A-list actors in her films (Holly Hunter in The Piano; Nicole Kidman in The Portrait of a Lady; Kate Winslet in Holy Smoke; Meg Ryan in In the Cut), but the casting of these two up-and-comers couldn’t have been more perfect” Jane Campion’s dreamy Bright Star is now available on Netflix. Following Romantic poet John Keat’s final years and his romance with Fanny Brawne, Campion’s 2009 film cast young Ben Whishaw and Abby Cornish as the ...
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Four Australians in International Cinematography Awards
Four Australian Cinematographers have been selected for the inaugural IMAGO International Awards for Cinematography. IMAGO is the European Federation of Cinematographers, a collaborative global umbrella encompassing the world’s Cinematographers Societies. The awards will be held October 28th 2017 in Helsinki. Two of HLA’s own have been tipped, Andy Commis for The Daughter and Stefan Duscio for Backtrack. “This is a great opportunity for Australian cinematographers to be welcomed into the room, to play in the same sandpit as their European ...
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Just released: Jungle trailer
Gearing up for its world premier at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August, JUNGLE has had its trailer released today. Cinematographer Stefan Duscio joins WOLF CREEK director Greg McLean in this stunningly shot, edge-of-your seat story of survival. Check it out:
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Congratulations to our ACS 2017 National Award Winners!
Congratulations to cinematographers Stefan Duscio, Andrew Commis, Ross Giardina and Germain McMicking, who all took out awards at Saturday’s ACS 2017 National Awards Features ~ Cinema Gold Tripod: Stefan Duscio (VIC) ~ Backtrack Award of Distinction: Andrew Commis ACS (NSW) ~ The Daughter Advertising – National/International Gold Tripod: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ David Jones Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ Samsung Web Content & New Media Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ BPM – Elegant ...
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Miranda Nation’s UNDERTOW to begins shooting in Geelong next month
if.com.au Shooting to begin next month on Geelong-set psychological thriller ‘Undertow’ [Wed 15/03/2017 2:34 PM] By Harry Windsor Aussie feature Undertow has begun pre-production, with shooting to begin in the middle of next month in Geelong and along the Surf Coast. The thriller will see writer-director Miranda Nation reunite with producer Lyn Norfor, of Emerald Productions, and DP Bonnie Elliott (Spear). The trio previously worked together on Springboard short Perception, which won the Sydney Film Festival’s Dendy Award in 2013. ...
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Greig Fraser nominated for an Oscar
Congratulations to cinematographer Greig Fraser who has received an Oscar nomination for his beautiful work on LION! “I’m extremely proud to be part of the team who made LION and I’m humbled the Academy has nominated me. My crew, both Indian, and Australian, deserve a massive shout out. Their skill and support meant everything to this film. “It’s an incredible privilege to be acknowledged among the diverse and talented DPs of the cinematography world, so many of whom are doing ...
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Variety reviews Cate Shortland’s BERLIN SYNDROME
Variety gives a rave review of director Cate Shortland’s new film BERLIN SYNDROME, shot by HLA’s Germain McMicking and edited by Jack Hutchings. “Between more trickily opaque stretches of character development, Shortland nails a handful of straight-up, nerve-shredding tension sequences, teasing a version of the film that might have tilted into full-bore horror” “Editor Jack Hutchings can take a bow for the film’s slinky, insidious rhythm” “McMicking’s camerawork, finally, is dazzling throughout, manipulating framing and focus to portray Clare’s boxy ...
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Greig Fraser nominated for 31st annual ASC Awards
Congratulations to Greig Fraser whose beautiful work on LION has been nominated by the The American Society of Cinematographers for the 31st annual ASC Awards. See the full list of nominees here
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One to watch: Ross Giardina
DOP Ross Giardina has been listed as one of the top 10 cinematographers competing with the best in Hollywood! “Distant shadows and emotions are what define Ross Giardina; Each frame is a visual delight thought out meticulously. Anyone who follows it will be immersed in each photograph” See the full list here
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BERLIN SYNDROME & YELLOW BIRDS headed to Sundance
Directed by Cate Shortland and shot by Germain McMicking BERLIN SYNDROME will have its world premier at Sundance! Joining it at the festival will be YELLOW BIRDS, designed by Annie Beauchamp. Read more about BERLIN SYNDROME here
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Stefan Duscio takes home Gold at the Victoria Tasmania ACS Awards
Congratulations to Stefan Duscio who took home Gold for both BARRACUDA (TV) and BACKTRACK (Feature) at the Victoria Tasmania ACS Awards on Saturday night!
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Greig Fraser wins the Golden Frog
Congratulations to LION cinematographer Greig Fraser, who has won the Golden Frog for lensing at the 24th edition of Poland’s Camerimage cinematography festival. See the full list of winners here
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Congratulations 2016 ACS State Award Winners!
Congratulations to Bonnie Elliott, Ross Giardina and Andrew Commis, who were all winners at the 2016 ACS State Awards. DOCUMENTARIES GOLD Bonnie Elliott Michelle’s Story ADVERTISING NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL GOLD Ross Giardina ACS David Jones GOLD Ross Giardina ACS Samsung DRAMA OR COMEDY SERIES & TELEFEATURES GOLD Bonnie Elliott Hunters – Ep 6: Bunker Soldier FEATURES – CINEMA GOLD Bonnie Elliott The Last Reel GOLD Andrew Commis ACS The Daughter GOLD Bonnie Elliott Spear MUSIC CLIPS BRONZE Ross Giardina ACS Hayden James ...
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2016 AACTA Award Nominees
Congratulations to all of our clients nominated in the 2016 AACTA Awards! AACTA Award for Best Cinematography (Feature Film) Andy Commis – Girl Asleep Bonnie Elliott – Spear AACTA Award for Best Short Fiction Film BLUEY – Darlene Johnson ADG See the full list of nominees here
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BARRACUDA Review
“Director of photography Stefan Duscio imbues the swimming scenes with a singular poetic beauty and power…” The Sydney Morning Herald gives BARRACUDA 4 stars in this wonderful review. SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Barracuda: ABC TV series is The Slap of Olympic swimming dream July 10, 2016 Debi Enker ★★★★ Sunday, July 10, ABC, 8.40pm Danny Kelly (Elias Anton) is intense, stoic and watchful. When we first meet the 16-year-old scholarship student, he’s rising in darkness as the city sleeps. A talented ...
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Melbourne International Film Festival 2016
Melbourne International Film Festival celebrates its 65th event, 28th July – 14th August 2016. Bringing you the best in international and local features, documentaries, short films and world premieres. This year’s program includes Alice Englert’s short film THE BOYFRIEND GAME, aswell as GIRL ASLEEP, shot by Andrew Commis. Head to the website to book your tickets – miff.com.au
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