Dear Kiwi,

Hmmm, seems like CSC is really strong right now. According to their website:

"The Canadian Society of Cinematographers has grown with the country's film and television industry, and continues to uphold the objectives for which the non-profit organization was founded in 1957."


Now I wouldn't say that they are necessarily moving fast, but definitely steady and keeping right on the tail of the American Society of Cinematographers. It really sounds like they will be tough to beat due to their positive work ethic and broad range of talent:


"CSC members are involved in the production of feature films, documentaries, television series, specials and commercials. Canadian directors of photography, who represent the nucleus of the membership, have achieved recognition as among the best in the world. They participate as decision makers in virtually every aspect of the picture-making process: cameras, lights, film stocks, tapes, labs and post.

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers, reflecting the character of its national membership of nearly 600, is a working organization. Its mandate supports a full agenda of training, education, and dissemination of the latest in technical and product information."


Some of the world class talent you will find in this group includes:

Per-Inge Schei, Lighting Cameraman
Victor Sarin, Director of Photography
Steve Santin, Camera Assistant
Robert G. Saad, Director of Photography (Winner of Gemini award for Best Cinematography for "Ghost of a Chance" in 1998.)


Now I wouldn't say it's out of the realm of possibility, maybe you could ride next to them and carry some cords for them or something.