| Abbreviation | CSC / SCC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | promotion of cinematography, recognition of motion imaging professionals |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
| Members | 800+ |
Official language | English, French |
President | George Willis csc, sasc |
| Website | http://www.csc.ca/ |
The Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) (French: Société canadienne des cinéastes) is a non-profit Canadian trade organization with over 500 members whose mission is to promote the artistic creativity and required skills for cinematography. Members of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers have achieved National recognition for their work in various areas of film: feature films, documentaries, television series, specials and commercials. Fully accredited members to this society are permitted to put the letters C.S.C. or csc after their names.
The Canadian Society of Cinematographers hosts an annual Awards Gala in Toronto, Ontario, that recognizes the accomplishments of Canadian cinematographers. In 2017, they celebrated their 60th anniversary of the CSC Awards Gala.