2012 Awards Gala
31 MARCH 2012
WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE, TORONTO
2012 NOMINEES, WINNERS AND SPECIAL HONOUREES
Roy Tash Award for Spot News Cinematography
Presented by Carolyn Wong, cinematographer
WINNER
Andrew Lawson – George St. Fire ( CTV News )
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Dave Copeland – Bodies Discovered (CTV News)
Peter Szperling – Stage Collapse (CTV News)
Stan Clinton Award for News Essay Cinematography
Presented by Carolyn Wong, cinematographer
WINNER
Alan Leader csc – Rookie Driver (Discovery Channel)
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Dave Branco
Aquaponics (CKPG News)
Peter Szperling
Lost Villages (CTV Ottawa Regional Contact)
Lifestyle / Reality Cinematography
Presented by Mitchell Ness csc
WINNER
Alan Leader csc – Le Boreal ( Mighty Ships )
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Stuart Cameron – The Axe Head (Deals from the Dark Side)
Steven Tsushima – Moisture Madness (Holmes Inspection)
Corporate / Educational Cinematography
Presented by Mitchell Ness csc
WINNER
Sarorn Ron Sim – From Four Thousand Feet
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Ron Echavarria – Backrack
Sarorn Ron Sim – A New Day
Student Cinematography
Sponsored by Panavision Canada
Presented by Jeff Flowers, Panavision Canada
WINNER
Yann-Manuel Hernandez Рde quel sommeil reviendrons-nous? (Universit̩ de Montr̩al)
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Heather Cameron – There was Light (York University)
Dustin Rivers – Nirmal (Sheridan College)
Camera Assistant Award of Merit
Presented by Kim Derko csc
For excellence and outstanding professionalism in
the performance of the AC duties and responsibilities.
Robert Brooks Award for Documentary Cinematography
Sponsored by Vistek
Presented by Serge Desrosiers csc
WINNER
Stephen Whitehead – A People Uncounted
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Rene Jean Collins – Lost Years: A People’s Struggle for Justice
John Minh Tran – Standing Wave (Nahanni National Park Reserve)
Dramatic Short Cinematography
Presented by David Herrington csc
WINNER
D. Gregor Hagey csc – Artist Unknown
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Matthew J Lloyd csc – Rodarte: Curve of Forgotten Things
D. Gregor Hagey csc – Call of Duty: Operation Kingfish
C. Kim Miles csc – Mortal Kombat Legacy
Music Video / Performance Cinematography
Sponsored by Dazmo Digital
Presented by Serge Desrosiers csc
WINNER
Adam Marsden csc – Fragile Bird (City and Colour)
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Samy Inayeh csc – Invincible (Hedley)
Samy Inayeh csc – Magnolia (Jakalope)
Fritz Spiess Award for Commercial Cinematography
Presented by David Herrington csc
WINNER
Todd M. Duym – Obakki Fashion Fall / Winter
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Christopher Mably – Canadian Paralympics
Pierre Gill csc – Le Lait d’Hiver
Adam Marsden csc – GS Jewelry
TV Drama Cinematography
Sponsored by Sim Video Productions
Presented by Arthur Cooper csc
WINNER
David Moxness csc – The Kennedys – Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Pierre Gill csc – Cyberbully
Michael Storey csc – John A: Birth of a Country
TV Series Cinematography
Sponsored by Technicolor Toronto
Presented by Arthur Cooper csc
WINNER
David Greene csc – Episode 101 (XIII)
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Rene Ohashi csc, asc – Echoes (Nikita)
Glen Keenan csc – Partners (Nikita)
David Greene csc – Barometz, Trick, Pressure (Lost Girl)
Theatrical Feature Cinematography
Sponsored by Deluxe
Presented by Arthur Cooper csc
WINNER
Jon Joffin – Daydream Nation
OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Ronald Plante csc – Monsieur Lazhar
David Greene csc – The Entitled
Ronald Plante csc – Funky Town
SPECIAL HONOUREES AT 2012 CSC AWARDS
Bill Hilson Award
Presented by Ron Stannett csc
For outstanding contribution to the development of the motion picture industry in Canada
HONOUREE
Denny Clairmont
President, Clairmont Camera
President’s Award
For outstanding service to the
Canadian Society of Cinematographers
Presented by Joan Hutton csc
HONOUREE
Paul Bronfman
Chairman and CEO, William F. White International
Kodak New Century Award
Presented by Rhonda Lockwood, Kodak Canada
For outstanding contribution to the art of cinematography
HONOUREE
Ousama Rawi CSC BSC
