Here is a collection of news articles from each of our state branches.
Friends and colleagues are mourning Bruce Leonard as a passionate and committed stalwart of the Australian cinema industry. Leonard, who died at his Sydney home last Wednesday, aged 75, dedicated a large part of his life to the Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers and the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society (MPIBS) as national secretary/treasurer of…
DetailsTony Burke has retired from the position of Queensland State President after an outstanding 21 years’ service. His successor, Chris Pitcher, has now formally taken up the mantle, and we extend a warm welcome to her. Chris started with Birch, Carroll & Coyle as Assistant Manager of Maroochydore in 1991 when it was a single…
DetailsWe regret to report the passing of Cinema Pioneer, Wladimir (Mic) von Borrnemann at Hornsby Hospital on Thursday 8 November 2018. He was 91 years of old. Film and Cinematography was everything to him and the family feel it would be nice to have a send off with the people from the industry he…
DetailsThe end-of-year DINNER for the Victorian Branch will be held at the German Tivoli Club on Wednesday 21st November 2018. Details will be provided in the October newsletter.
DetailsOur September Meal and Movie day will be held at Hoyts Cinemas at Chadstone Shopping Centre. This is your chance to get out and use your Pioneers Card to see a free film as well as get together beforehand to enjoy a meal and a drink with fellow Pioneers. WEDNESDAY SEPT 19th MEAL & MOVIE…
DetailsThe Annual Christmas Luncheon for the SOUTH AUSTRALIA branch will be held on SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2018. The venue will again be the KOOYONGA GOLF CLUB, MAY TERRACE , LOCKLEYS. Please note the date in your diaries. Further details will be announced soon.
DetailsWe are sad to report the death of Michael Edols who passed away suddenly on Tuesday 3rd July 2018. Michael has been a respected member of the NSW branch of the Pioneers and has been internationally renowned for his work as a Cinematographer, Director of Photography and collaborator in the Film and Television industry. http://www.edols.com.au/thepitch.htm
DetailsThe NSW Branch of the Cinema Pioneers conducted a successful luncheon on Thursday 24th May 2018. There was a good turn-out of members who enjoyed delicious food and some great fellowship in the relaxing surrounds of the Grace Hotel. A number of interstate branch Presidents and members were also present, having attended the NEC…
DetailsUrgent Reminder: The New South Wales Branch Luncheon is being held in “The Yarra-Murra Room” at The Grace Hotel, Cnr York & King Sts, Sydney on Thursday May 24, 2018 at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible to the Secretary/Treasurer at 9 Collins Cres, Lapstone, 2773, Payment by Cheque or Money Order.…
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