M E M B E R P O R T R A I T ELLEN KURAS, ASC “W hen I was a teenager, I saw a film called Billy Jack, and I was enthralled by its power to dramatize a real-life dilemma so the viewers could be informed and swayed to question their own preconceptions. At that point, cinematography seemed like a world of magic that was accessible only to those far away. Later, eager to learn how the ‘big guys’ managed to shoot such amazing films, I’d sometimes sneak copies of American Cinematographer out of equipment houses. “AC is a place where cinematographers share our knowledge in the spirit of creative camaraderie, and it introduces our work to those outside of Los Angeles. Having your work acknowledged and recognized is critical if you’re going to continue working creatively in the film business.” — Ellen Kuras, ASC ©photo by Owen Roizman, ASC TO SUBSCRIBE BY PHONE: Call (800) 448-0145 (U.S. only) (323) 969-4333 or visit the ASC Web site W W W . T H E A S C . C O Mhttp://WWW.THEASC.COM http://WWW.THEASC.COM