Donald McAlpine
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Donald McAlpine | |
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| Born | Quandialla, New South Wales, Australia |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Donald McAlpine ACS, ASC is an Australian cinematographer.
Career
McAlpine was a physical education teacher in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia.[1] He began using a 16mm camera to film athletes preparing for the Melbourne Olympic Games.[1]
In Australia, from 1972 to 1981, McAlpine collaborated with Bruce Beresford.[2] McAlpine filmed many of Beresford's early films, including The Adventures of Barry McKenzie,[3] Barry McKenzie Holds His Own, Don's Party, The Getting of Wisdom, Money Movers, Breaker Morant and The Club. McAlpine also worked with director Gillian Armstrong on My Brilliant Career.[citation needed]
After My Brilliant Career, Breaker Morant, and The Getting of Wisdom were released, Paul Mazursky offered him work on the film Tempest, released in 1982.[citation needed]
Recognition and awards
McAlpine was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in Moulin Rouge!.[citation needed]
He is a member of both the Australian Cinematographers Society and the American Society of Cinematographers.[citation needed] The A.S.C. honoured him with the 2009 International Achievement Award.[4]
In 2016 McAlpine received an honorary doctorate in arts from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia.[2]
Filmography
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Leonard French's Stained Glass Screens | Michael Thornhill |
| 1970 | No Roses for Michael | Chris McGill |
| 1973 | Irrigation: The Ord River Scheme and the M.I.A. | Oliver Howes Meg Stewart |
Feature film
Television
TV movie
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Children of An Lac | John Llewellyn Moxey | |
| 2009 | Mega Piranha | Eric Forsberg Stuart Gillard |
With Bryan Olinger |
TV series
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lambs of God | Jeffrey Walker | Episode "The Devil into Paradise" |
| 2022 | Savage River | Jocelyn Moorhouse | Mini-series |
Documentary works
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Or Forever Hold Your Peace | ||
| 1974 | Whatever Happened to Green Valley? | Peter Weir | With Nick Ardizzone |
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Play Safe | Dennis Hill |
Television
- Our Asian Neighbours: Indonesia (1973)
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Best Cinematography | Moulin Rouge! | Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Best Cinematography | Moulin Rouge! | Nominated |
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Best Cinematography | My Brilliant Career | Won |
| 1980 | Breaker Morant | Won | |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! | Won |
Satellite Awards
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Best Cinematography | Romeo + Juliet | Nominated |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! | Nominated |
References
- ^ 1.0 1.1 "Don McAlpine". www.cinematographers.nl. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "Cinematographer Don McAlpine on his life behind the lens". ABC News. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ "Donald Mcalpine". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Cinematographers honor 'Slumdog': Anthony Dod Mantle wins big at ASC Awards". Winnipeg Free Press. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ^ "Predator Dispenses Invisible Terror". American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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