Yuri Sokol

Background

Sokol, Yuri was born on September 21, 1937 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Son of Vasyl and Esfir (Cherniak) Sokol. arrived in Australia, 1979.

Education

Honor Diploma in Cinematography, All-Soviet Institute of Cinema, Moscow, 1961; postgraduate, State Institute Culture, Moscow, 1977.

Career

Director photography Kirgizfilm Studios, Frunze, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1961-1966, Mosfilm Studios, Moscow, 1966-1979. Freelance cinematographer Melbourne, Australia, 1980-1984. Director Sokol Film Productions Proprietary Ltd., Melbourne, Sydney, 1984-1987.

Managing director Sokol Film Waterloo Studios, Sydney, 1987-1991, Dilankex Ltd., Russia, 1990-1999. Chief Executive Officer, chairman Spacelift Australia Ltd., Sydney, since 1999. Senior lecturer State Institute Culture, Moscow, 1975-1978.

Lecturer Victorian College Arts, Melbourne, 1982-1984.

Achievements

• Yuri Sokol has been listed as a noteworthy Film company executive, cinematographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Australian Cinematographer Society (committee member 1983-1985, Golden Tripod award 1987, Golden award 1983, 85, 86, Silver award 1982, 85, 86), Australian Writers Guild, Screen Prodrs. Association of Australia.

Connections

Married Irene Schwartz, January 30, 1970. Children: Oksana, Anna.

Father:

Vasyl Sokol

Mother:

Esfir (Cherniak) Sokol

Spouse:

Irene Schwartz

child:

Oksana Sokol

child:

Anna Sokol