LORNA WALLIS – SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CINEMA PIONEER OF THE YEAR 2021 Lorna Wallis has been an integral part of Wallis Cinemas history within various roles not only at locations, but in supporting her late husband Bob Wallis in continuing his father’s legacy. It all started when she was working for Doug Wilson as a bookkeeper…
DetailsLARRY LANGFORD – QUEENSLAND CINEMA PIONEER OF THE YEAR 2021 Boy what a career ! In 1954, at the tender age of 14, Larry started work as a ‘Tray Boy’ at the Royal Theatre Killarney, managed at the time by Norm Toyer. His duties selling cigarettes, Fantales, Minties and Jaffas in the interval saw him…
DetailsIAN HALE – WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PIONEER OF THE YEAR 2021 Ian first commenced in the WA film industry in 1993 as a sales booker with United International Pictures (Paramount/Universal/DreamWorks/MGM). In 2003 UIP split, and Ian took on the role as WA/SA/NT State Manager for Paramount Pictures, with Paramount adding Transmission Films to their theatrical distribution…
DetailsNSW CINEMA PIONEER OF THE YEAR – FIONA NIX Fiona Nix has over 25 years’ experience in the entertainment and arts industry as a consultant, publicist, and company director of NIXCo, which she established in 1998. She is a passionate supporter of the Australian film industry, devoting her time to providing strategic guidance to international…
DetailsVICTORIAN PIONEERS OF THE YEAR – EDDIE AND ROMA REVELL A life-time resident of Mansfield, Eddie was born on 7th August 1934. Eddie’s life-long love of cinema began early – as a youngster enjoying the serials on a Saturday night at the towns first Picture-Show, the local Returned Serviceman’s Pictures in Highett St. The connection…
DetailsSANDRA ALEXANDER – NATIONAL PIONEER OF THE YEAR 2021 Sandra came to the screen industry from a background as a teacher and academic, where she pioneered a film study and film-making course in NSW high schools and made instructional videos for Macquarie University. She joined the Sydney Filmmakers Co-op and soon became a board member.…
DetailsVALE to the following ACP members, who were truly valued and respected in our community: LESLEY ALEXANDER DIANE BAYLEY RAYMOND BEALE PATRICIA BLUNT SHANE BRIANT CINDI BRYANT JOSEPHINE BUGEJA ADRIAN CAHILL BUTCH CALDERWOOD CHRISTINE COLLIS ROGER COWLAND DOUG DOVE JOHN EARL GARTH EVA GORDON EVANS WAL GRANGER GREGORY GULLIVER PETER HANSEN GREG HARPER FREDERICK HAUGHTEY…
DetailsWe are deeply saddened to advise of the passing of Victorian Cinema Pioneer, Eddie Revell in Mansfield on Tuesday 13th July 2021. A life-time resident of Mansfield, Eddie was born on 7th August 1934, one of four siblings to parents Edwin (Sr) and Janet Revell (nee Dellar). Eddies life-long love of cinema began…
DetailsGiven the difficulties encountered due to the Coronavirus this change in policy is being implemented by some exhibitors to enable them to continue to support various charities. Please see full information in the Membership Details section of this website: https://www.cinemapioneers.com.au/memberships/cinemas-that-accept-pioneers-cards/ Complimentary cinema admissions are a privilege extended to members of The Society of Australian Cinema…
DetailsWe are sad to have to inform you that former Victorian Branch President of the Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers Garth Eva passed away on Thursday June 10th. Garth had been a member of the Cinema Pioneers for many decades and for many years subsequent had been branch treasurer. Along with his recently deceased wife, Lois,…
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