2017 Awards

1 APRIL 2017
The Arcadian Court, Toronto

Gala Program

Patrick McKenna
lit the room as
celebrity host.

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2017 NOMINEES, WINNERS AND SPECIAL HONOUREES

TV Magazine Cinematography
Presented by Betty Orr (Producer, Saloon Media)

WINNER
Allan Leader csc – Colonist Car ( Daily Planet, Discovery Channel )

Lifestyle / Reality Cinematography
Presented by Betty Orr (Producer, Saloon Media)

WINNER
Greg Bartels – The Potter (Hand Crafted)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Justin Lovell – Hallelujah (Choir! Choir! Choir! & Rufus Wainwright)
Frank Vilaca csc – Indonesia (Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan)

Webeo Cinematography
Presented by Betty Orr (Producer, Saloon Media)

WINNER
Christopher Lew – The Wall

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Kristofer Bonnell – We Aren’t Strangers
Goh Iromoto – The Path of Grey Owl

Student Cinematography
Sponsored by Panavision Canada
Presented by John Lindsay, Panavision Canada

winner

WINNERS (TIED)
Trish Young – Dread (Sheridan College)
Robert Murdoch – Moods Like Jazz (York University)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Alexandre Nour Desjardins – Days of Eva (Concordia University)

Camera Assistant Award of Merit
Presented by Bruno Phillip csc

winner

For excellence and outstanding professionalism in
the performance of the AC duties and responsibilities.

HONOREE
Eric Bensoussan

Robert Brooks Award for Documentary Cinematography
Sponsored by Sony
Presented by Jennifer Holness (Producer, Hungry Eyes)

winner

WINNER
Stuart Campbell – Caribou Legs

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Vic Sarin csc – Keepers of the Magic
John Minh Tran csc – Prison Fight

Dramatic Short Cinematography
Sponsored by REDLAB digital
Presented by Michelle Nolden (Producer/Director, Lakeshorts Film Festival

WINNER
Todd M. Duym – Rue

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
André Pienaar csc, sasc – Mr. Bernstein
Philippe Roy – La Voce

Music Video Cinematography
Sponsored by Dazmo
Presented by Michelle Nolden (Producer/Director, Lakeshorts Film Festival

winner

WINNER
Bobby Shore csc – Powerlines (Zoe Sky Jordan)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Liam Mitchell – Stadium Pow Wow (A Tribe Called Red)
Bobby Shore csc – Sic Em (Thugli)

Youth Programming / Comedy / Multi-Camera Sitcom Cinematography
Presented by Jennifer Holness (Producer, Hungry Eyes)

winner

WINNER
Samy Inayeh csc – Tinsel (Man Seeking Woman)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Jonathon Cliff csc – Snake Man & Little Guy (People of Earth)
D. Gregor Hagey csc – Human Town

Branded / Corporate / Educational Cinematography
Presented by Rita Popielak (Producer)

winner

WINNER
Matt Bendo – Storm (Lamborghini/Armytrix/YST)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
Cole Graham – Eclipse (Nocturnal Workshop)
D. Gregor Hagey csc – Onegin: Love. Honour. Passion (National Ballet of Canada)

Fritz Spiess Award for Commercials Cinematography
Sponsored by Whites Camera
Presented by Rita Popielak (Producer)

winner

WINNER
Adam Marsden csc – Crayons (Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
George Hosek csc – Private Banking (China Merchants Bank)
James Klopko csc – Where Am I (Ontario Tourism)
Jackson Parrell – Undeniable (Sick Isn’t Weak) (SickKids Foundation)
André Pienaar csc sasc – Nuns (Spotify)

TV Drama Cinematography
Sponsored by the Sim Group
Presented by David Cormican (ExecProducer & Partner, Don Carmody TV

winner

WINNER
Pasha Patriki csc – Gridlocked

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
David Moxness csc, asc – Dead of Summer (Patience)
Ousama Rawi csc – Anne of Green Gables

TV Series Cinematography
Sponsored by Technicolor Toronto
Presented by David Cormican (ExecProducer & Partner, Don Carmody TV

winner

WINNER
Gregory Middleton csc – Home (Game of Thrones)

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
David A. Makin csc – Monsieur et Madame Bête (Beauty and the Beast)
Robert McLachlan csc, asc – Girl with Guitar (Ray Donovan)
Robert McLachlan csc, asc – Contrapasso (Westworld)
Boris Mojsovski csc – Fatherland (12 Monkeys)

Theatrical Feature Cinematography
Sponsored by Deluxe
Presented by David Cormican (ExecProducer & Partner, Don Carmody TV

winner

WINNER
Guy Godfree csc – Maudie

OTHER NOMINATED FINALISTS
David Moxness csc, asc – When the Bough Breaks
Ali Reggab csc – Larmes de Satan (Tears of Satan)

SPECIAL HONOUREES AT 2017 CSC AWARDS

Bill Hilson Award
Presented by Piers Handling (Director & CEO, TIFF

honoree

For outstanding contribution to the development of
the motion picture industry in Canada

HONOUREE
Hendrik Van der Kolk – Toronto International Film Fesival (TIFF)

President’s Award
Presented by George Willis csc sacs

honoree

For outstanding service to the
Canadian Society of Cinematographers

HONOUREE
Guido Kondruss

Masters’ Award
Presented by Anna Silk (Lead Actor “Lost Girl”)

honoree

For outstanding contribution to the art of cinematography

HONOUREE
David Greene CSC ASC