The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, have selected nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign. The winner will be announced during the 63rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards on Friday 13 March at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Publicists of the ICG have also named … Read more
Cinematographers Johanna Coelho and Sandra Valde-Hansen ASC LPS will receive special awards at the International Cinematographers Guild’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards. The ICG has announced that Johanna Coelho will accept the Distinguished Filmmaker Award, presented by Panavision, Family of Companies, at the 27th edition of the event. Meanwhile, Sandra Valde-Hansen ASC LPS will be honoured with … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has announced the tentative results of its 2025 national election. John Lindley ASC has been elected as the new National President, returning to the role he held from March 2020 through June 2022, succeeding outgoing president Baird Benton Steptoe Sr. Each of the newly elected officers were elected to … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) will participate in NAB 2025 with two panels showcasing the work of 2nd Camera assistants, as well as sustainability practices being put in motion both on and off set. Panel 1: “2nd Camera Assistants: Camera’s Indispensable Shapeshifters” Seasoned producers know 2nd Camera Assistants are critical to an efficient … Read more
The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will present actor Kathy Bates with the 2025 Television Showperson of the Year Award at the 62nd ICG Publicists Awards luncheon on Friday, Feb. 28. This annual award honors an individual whose accomplishments in television best represent that special spirit traditionally defined as showmanship, a quality … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has appointed two new regional directors, naming Joey Brenner the Central Region Director and promoting Anna Nowlan to the role of Eastern Region Director. “We’re thrilled to welcome Joey and Anna into their new roles,” says ICG National Executive Director Alex Tonisson. “They are both passionate about representing our … Read more
The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) have announced the nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign as part of the 62nd annual ICG Publicist Awards. This award honors outstanding achievements in publicity and promotion by active ICG members working in television and will be presented during the awards luncheon … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has revealed the first group of nominees for the 62nd Annual ICG Publicists Awards. This annual awards event recognizes the achievements of the ICG’s publicist members, including unit publicists, individual publicists, and studio publicists, as well as unit still photographers. Winners will be named during a luncheon ceremony on … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will host the 62nd ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 28, 2025. For the second consecutive year, the luncheon will be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The annual event celebrates members of the publicists branch of the ICG, honoring unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding … Read more
The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) have announced their nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign, honouring outstanding achievement in publicity in 2023. – THE MAXWELL WEINBERG AWARD FOR MOTION PICTURE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN NOMINEES ARE: Air – (Amazon MGM Studios) Barbie – (Warner Bros. Pictures) John Wick: Chapter 4 – (Lionsgate) The Little Mermaid – (Walt … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will host the 61st ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 8, 2024 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Attended each year by publicists, press, motion picture and television industry leaders and IATSE members, the annual luncheon celebrates excellence in publicity. The ICG Publicists Awards will present honoyrs for an … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) announced its two special award recipients for the 25th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA). Cinematographer/director Janusz Kamiński will be honoured with the Distinguished Filmmaker Award, presented by Panavision Family of Companies and cinematographer Stephen Lighthill ASC will accept the ASC Mentor Award. “We’re delighted to award two … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named eight honourees for its 25th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA). Celebrating the talent of promising cinematographers, while providing crucial exposure needed to become successful filmmakers, the ECAs are the only awards event in the industry to celebrate and nurture the careers of emerging directors of … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) announced a comprehensive series of financial relief policies for members affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, including the creation of a Work Slowdown Hardship Fund. “The guild’s board has the honour and responsibility to lead our members through this work slowdown, as we did … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) has announced a comprehensive series of financial relief policies for members affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, including the creation of a Work Slowdown Hardship Fund. “The guild’s board has the honour and responsibility to lead our members through this work slowdown, as we … Read more
Alex Tonisson has been appointed the new National Executive Director (NED) of IATSE Local 600’s International Cinematographers Guild (ICG). The board appointed Tonisson during the guild’s National Executive Board (NEB) meeting in Manhattan Beach. “After working extensively these past four years with Alex on important member initiatives such as our member orientation and shop steward … Read more
While decidedly the “International” Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600 is nonetheless headquartered across the pond, here in LA. They’ve also just had an election for new officers, with camera assistant Baird B. Steptoe Sr. elected to a three-year term to replace outgoing President John Lindley ASC, with results expected to be certified at the local’s … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) has released the preliminary results of its national elections. The 9,000+ member union has elected 1st camera assistant Baird B. Steptoe Sr., to a three-year term as national president, it was announced by Peter Hawkins, chair of the guild’s election committee. Steptoe currently serves as second national vice … Read more
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named 10 honourees for their Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), spotlighting promising cinematographers and providing crucial exposure needed to succeed in the film and television industry. Due to the impact of the pandemic, the honourees chosen in 2020 will be honoured at this year’s ECA event, … Read more
Rise of the Robots Letter from America / Steven Poster ASC Rise of the Robots Letter from America / Steven Poster ASC On the eve of standing down as national president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, Steven Poster ASC says education, development, and standardisation remain crucial as a new age of technology … Read more