SUN CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD
ENCOURAGING THE SUCCESS OF FEMALE CINEMATOGRAPHY STUDENTS
SUN CINEMATOGRAPHYÂ AWARD
The Sun Cinematography Award will be given to a female student enrolled in the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts for excellence in cinematography.
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The award typically includes:
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A mentorship with a working Cinematographer. Past mentors have included Nancy Schreiber, Nicola Marsh, and Michael Goi; 2019's mentor will be Peter Levy
Production workflow support from Blackmagic Design
$500 towards the cinematography budget for a project for which the recipient is the DP (can be used for the student's personal reel)
A one year, non-voting, student membership to Women In Film;
A one year membership to the Friends of the ASC as well as an invitation to the ASC awards, if available
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Applications are closed for 2018-2019. We will announce the recipient by mid-February, 2019. Check back in October/November for 2019-2020!
SUN CINEMATOGRAPHYÂ AWARD
The Sun Cinematography Award will be given to a female student enrolled in the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts for excellence in cinematography.
​
The award typically includes:
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A mentorship with a working Cinematographer. Past mentors have included Nancy Schreiber, Nicola Marsh, and Michael Goi; 2019's mentor will be Peter Levy
Production workflow support from Blackmagic Design
$500 towards the cinematography budget for a project for which the recipient is the DP (can be used for the student's personal reel)
A one year, non-voting, student membership to Women In Film;
A one year membership to the Friends of the ASC as well as an invitation to the ASC awards, if available
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Applications are closed for 2018-2019. We will announce the recipient by mid-February, 2019. Check back in October/November for 2019-2020!
THE PURPOSE
Gender Equity in Cinematography
The award was founded in honor and memory of Charlene W. Sun (1974-2009), who graced the MFA Production Program with her talent and her love of life and cinematography.
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Gender still proves to be a barrier for women in this field. The source of this barrier is unclear, as opportunities are expanding greatly.
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The principal goal of this award is help bridge this barrier with access to two things:
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Greater access to the tools students need to produce a reel showcases their talent
Access to a mentor who knows the path that the student is about to take
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The award is funded by: donations from those who loved Charlene; continued sales of Charlene's artwork on deviantArt; and ongoing donations from SunRain Productions, the web development company Charlene co-founded in 2005.
THE PURPOSE
Gender Equity in Cinematography
The award was founded in honor and memory of Charlene W. Sun (1974-2009), who graced the MFA Production Program with her talent and her love of life and cinematography.
​
Gender still proves to be a barrier for women in this field. The source of this barrier is unclear, as opportunities are expanding greatly.
​
The principal goal of this award is help bridge this barrier with access to two things:
​
Greater access to the tools students need to produce a reel showcases their talent
Access to a mentor who knows the path that the student is about to take
​
The award is funded by: donations from those who loved Charlene; continued sales of Charlene's artwork on deviantArt; and ongoing donations from SunRain Productions, the web development company Charlene co-founded in 2005.
