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.
In 1957, the cameramen decided to create an organization specifically designated for the art of cinematography after crossing paths numerous times in the lobby of a film studio at Woodbine and Danforth Then known as Meridian Films, in east-end Toronto.
The Federal Government did not recognize the society as legitimate until 1960, when the Secretary of State made it official.
The board of directors elects two individuals as chief officers, and they are: The Canadian Society of Cinematographers is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of corporate sponsors in order to serve their membership.
The full list of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers' corporate sponsors and contact information can be found on their website.