The Portuguese Society of Cinematographers (aip) has organized its first celebration since its foundation. Inspired by a group of focus pullers, it was founded in 1998 and was later joined by directors of photography.
Now, after 6 years of existence it organized an event which took place in the large auditorium of the Superior School of Theatre and Film in Amadora, in the suburbs of Lisbon.
During the ceremony a Professional Certificate was given to the assistant operators and to the directors of photography.
The Portuguese Society has not forgotten the industry which has greatly contributed to the improvement of cinema in the country by supporting schools, short films and the Portuguese Society of Cinematographers.
At the end of the event the honorary title of aip was granted to 14 cinematographers. This means that from now on, these cinematographers can add the acronym to their names.
To close the ceremony, the society payed homage to the honorary members of the society.
Manuel Costa e Silva – 1938-1999 (posthumously)
Eduardo Serra –
Acácio de Almeida –
Daniel del-Negro –
Abel Escoto –
Elso Roque -
These cinematographers were honored with the newly designed prize of aip.
During the presentation of certificates and awards, many extracts of their work were screened and a short history of the association was given.
Eduardo Serra
Elso Roque
Daniel Del-Negro
Since its foundation the Portuguese society has published its magazine "Imagem Cinematográfica" six times.
In 1999 aip became a full member of the European Federation of Cinematographers – IMAGO.
The society organized 6 cinematographic workshops and collaborated with schools in organizing many others. From 2000 onwards it published its Professional Guide providing a full data base on film professionals and companies in the film industry. Since last year it published a website with all the Portuguese contacts for Film and Television. www.cineguiaportugal.com
For the last 3 years the society has had its own office equipped with a book and film library to be used by members and students.
In 2001, through the efforts of the society the Portuguese directors of photography were recognized by the Collecting Society as authors of film photography. The same year the website www.aipcinema.com was created on line where all data concerning its members can be found.
Since 2000, the Portuguese Society sponsored a prize for Best Cinematography at the Short Film Festival of Vila do Conde and last year another during the Independent Film Festival – Indie Lisboa.
During the celebration of this 28th of January the first book of aip was launched, "Methods and Procedures for the assistant cameraman" in Portuguese, written by Tony Costa, the present president of the society. The Superior School of Theatre and Film is the editor of the book which was presented at the ceremony along with the exhibition of new and old film cameras.
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