We're very sad to report the news that Steven Manios Sr. has passed away at the age of 82. The founder of Century Precision Optics, his career in Hollywood spanned five decades, resulting in numerous optical devices that became standard equipment in film …
Lived Collegiality and Empathetic Pictures: In Memory of Franz Rath BVK
June 22, 1932 Eltville - December 26, 2020 Graefelfing Our wonderful colleague Franz Rath BVK passed away on Dec. 26, 2020, as we had to learn from his family to our great regret. Franz Rath was one of the most important Directors of Photography in Germany, …
Our Thoughts Go Out To The People Of Croatia
On behalf of the IMAGO Board, I reach out to our friends and colleagues in Croatia, particularly the city of Petrinja, at this very sad time. Not only suffering under COVID-19, but now the enormous loss of life and damage after the effects of an earthquake …
ACS & Deakin University Launch World’s First Camera Workforce Census in Australia
In a world’s first, the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) has collaborated with researchers at Deakin University to launch the Camera Workforce Census 2021, a census focused on equity, diversity and career progression of all camera professionals in …
A Message From IMAGO’s Interim Chair Ron Johanson OAM ACS
Warmest greetings to you all, I have currently been at the IMAGO ”helm” for a little over two months and it has been full steam ahead with the Board operating with a great sense of enthusiasm and optimism. My priority, and that of the Board, is to …
Exclusive Interview with DoP Johnny Derango on Fatman, which opens in Cinemas today
Santa Claus, caught in a desperate pinch, is forced to collaborate with the US Military to keep his operations afloat. Meanwhile, a megalomaniacal rich little kid, whom Santa decided to teach a lesson by putting a lump of coal in the kid’s stocking, has hired …
