Glenn Hanns ACS Cinematography

Glenn Hanns ACS

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Glenn Hanns ACS is known for his incredible ability to capture the beauty and emotions of a scene. He has worked on a wide variety of film and television projects, earning critical acclaim and awards for his work. He's quickly established himself as a talented and versatile artist, known for his ability to create stunning visuals that perfectly captured the mood and tone of a scene.

Completing his Masters at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) with the prestigious 'High Achievement in Cinematography' award his 35mm film 'Bleeders' was selected by an esteemed panel at Camerimage in Poland to represent Australia in the short film category for the Golden Tadpole award.

Throughout his career, Hanns has worked on a wide variety of projects, from television shows and documentaries to independent feature films. His work has been recognised with numerous awards including several Gold ACS (Australian Cinematographers Society) and a handful of AACTA nominations for Best Cinematography.

Glenn is known for his ability to collaborate closely with directors and other members of the film crew to create a cohesive and visually stunning final product. He often uses a combination of traditional and digital techniques to achieve the perfect look for a scene, and is always looking for new and innovative ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in filmmaking. A true master of his craft, his work endeavors to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

"There's no denying the passion I feel for the moving image. The magic generated when all the elements of film-making come together, creating an engaging cohesive story that transports the audiences reality, dramatically changing their world; that is what I live for." Glenn Hanns

Awards

  • 2023 Winner NSW & ACT Gold ACS Award
    Dramatised Documentaries
    Ron Iddles - 'The Good Cop'

  • 2022 Winner Award of Distinction Australian ACS National Award
    Best Feature film - Budget under $2m
    'Moon Rock for Monday'

  • 2021 Winner NSW & ACT Gold ACS Award
    Feature Films - Budget under $2m
    'Moon Rock for Monday'

  • 2013 Winner NSW & ACT Bronze ACS Award
    Feature Films - Cinema
    'Forbidden Ground'

  • 2011 Winner NSW & ACT Bronze ACS Award
    Dramatised Documentaries
    'Love Gone Wrong'

  • 2010 Winner NSW & ACT Silver ACS Award
    Dramatised Documentaries
    'Dangerous Liaisons'

  • 2009 Winner NSW & ACT Silver ACS Award
    Fiction Drama Shorts
    'Bleeders'

  • 2009 Winner NSW & ACT Gold ACS Award
    Music Clips
    Birds of Tokyo 'Wide eyed boy'

  • 2009 Winner NSW & ACT Silver ACS Award
    Music Clips
    Angus and Julia Stone 'Babylon'

  • 2008 Nominee Golden Tadpole
    Student Etudes Competition, Camerimage
    'Bleeders' short film

  • 2020 Nominee ASIN Awards
    Best Cinematographer
    'Moon Rock for Monday' feature film

  • 2019 Silver Logie Award
    Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program
    Ron Iddles 'The good cop'