Latest Articles: Cinematographer

Germain McMicking and Ross Giardina win at the 2016 National ACS Awards for Cinematography

Congratulations to Germain McMicking and Ross Giardina for picking up the following awards at the 2016 National ACS Awards for Cinematography: Drama or Comedy Series & Telefeatures Gold Tripod: Germain McMicking (VIC) ~ Gallipoli – Episode 7 Web Content & New Media Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ BPM – Elegant Hedonism Advertising – Local/Regional Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ NRMA – Home Advertising – National/International Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ Shell ...
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Radio Adelaide interviews Bonnie Elliott

Cinematographer Bonnie Elliot spoke to Radio Adelaide about the relationship between the cinematographer and director, translating the kinetic energy of dance to the screen and what it’s like being a woman in a male dominated field. Listen to the interview here.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO 2015 ACS VIC/TAS AWARD WINNERS GERMAIN MCMICKING AND STEFAN DUSCIO!

Congratulations to Germain McMicking and Stefan Duscio for picking up a host of awards at the 2015 ACS VIC/TAS Awards on Saturday, and a special mention to Kriv Stenders who was the evening’s Guest of Honour! Features – Cinema Gold: Germain McMicking – Holding The Man Silver: Germain McMicking – Partisan Drama or Comedy & Telefeatures Gold: Germain McMicking – Gallipoli Ep. 7 Advertising – National/International Silver: Stefan Duscio – Glassons / Made of Here Experimental & Specialised Bronze: Stefan ...
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CINEMATOGRAPHER BONNIE ELLIOTT’S FILM SPEAR REVIEW FROM 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Read the full review here.
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THE DAUGHTER AND THE DRESSMAKER HAVE BOTH BEEN SELECTED FOR THE 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Director Jocelyn Moorhouse and production designer Roger Ford’s THE DRESSMAKER, and cinematographer Andy Commis’ THE DAUGHTER have both been selected for screenings at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. Read about the full line-up here.
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ANDY COMMIS’ THE DAUGHTER TO SCREEN AT 2015 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL.

THE DAUGHTER, shot by cinematographer Andy Commis, will be screening out of competition at the 2015 Venice Film Festival. Read about the festival line up here.
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THE DAUGHTER RECEIVES 4 STARS AT THE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL

HLA’s Andy Commis’ slow-burning Australian drama opens competition with 4 stars. Read more here.
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THE FILM BACKTRACK, SHOT BY STEFAN DUSCIO, PREMIERES AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

Read all about the film, tickets and showings here
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TONY MCNAMARA AND STEFAN DUSCIO IN 2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT SECTION

Tony McNamara’s ASHBY and BACKTRACK, shot by Stefan Duscio, will both be featured at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival Spotlight Section. Read about the films and all 23 features here.
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THE MULE TRAILER

Shot by Stefan Duscio, THE MULE is a thrilling crime film which follows a first time drug mule (Angus Sampson) who is caught by law enforcement. The film will be released in cinemas and available to download simultaneously on the 21st of November – which is the first time this release format has been done in Australia. View the trailer HERE. 
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FIVE STARS FOR DIRTY DANCING

Choreographer Kate Champion has received rave reviews for her latest work DIRTY DANCING. “The stage version of the hit film is electric, packed with brilliant dancing to Kate Champion’s remarkable choreography” Showing now at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre until October 11   Read the full review HERE.
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THESE FINAL HOURS TO SCREEN AT CANNES

A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented writer/director Zak Hilditch. His debut feature film THESE FINAL HOURS will screen at Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight section next month. THESE FINAL HOURS is an Apocalyptic thriller, shot beautifully by another very talented HLA client, Bonnie Elliott. For further information about the festival CLICK HERE to find out more.
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TOBY OLIVER REVIEW WOLF CREEK 2

Toby Oliver receiving great reviews for Wolf Creek 2 – “Vital are the special effects and Toby Oliver’s excellent cinematography.” The Blurb “{There is} some spectacular widescreen outback cinematography by Toby Oliver” Screen Daily ‘”Wolf Creek 2 is better made than its predecessor, thanks in no small part to Toby Oliver’s pristine widescreen outback photography” The Australian
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ANDREW COMMIS FOR BEST AUSTRALIAN CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR THE ROCKET

Australian Film Critics Association nominates Andrew Commis for Best Australian Cinematography for THE ROCKET.
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FCCA NOMINATES ANDREW COMMIS FOR BEST AUSTRALIAN CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR THE ROCKET.

Film Critics Circle of Australia nominates Andrew Commis for Best Australian Cinematography for THE ROCKET.
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