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ICG’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards gives honorees an opportunity to present themselves as Directors of Photography by entering a short film for consideration to be one of the top selected Honorees. Members already classified in the union as a Director of Photography cannot apply. Local 600 members not currently classified as Directors of Photography are invited

Since 1996, Cine Gear Expo has served film and video industry professionals by providing them the opportunity to see the newest, cutting-edge equipment; to learn about new production services; and, to catch up with peers in a relaxing and social environment. As we prepare for our 22nd year, we welcome filmmakers to submit their projects

The entry deadline for the 2017 Emerging Cinematographer Awards has been extended to Wednesday, March 15, 2017, by 11:59 pm PST with a recommended upload start time by 11 pm. For more information about submitting a film, click here.

The CALL FOR ENTRIES deadline for the 2016 Emerging Cinematographer Awards has been extended to Wednesday, March 16, 2016. All submissions are due on this date by 5:30 pm (PST), 7:30 pm (CST) or 8:30 pm (EST).

The honorees for this year’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards have been announced. Congratulations to Derek Fisher, Dan Hertzog, Eric Hurt, Spencer Cole Hutchins, Alexa Ihrt, Matt Irwin, Clifford Jones, Karina Silva, John Veleta and Alejandro Wilkins.

We are now accepting submissions for the 2015 Emerging Cinematographer Awards. For eligibility requirements and more information, visit Submit Your Film.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2015 – As the only organization in the entertainment industry to honor its newest talent, the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) will screen eight short films photographed by camera operators and assistants, at its 19th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards at the SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd St. in New York

Los Angeles, October 1, 2015 — Bruce Doering, who retires at the end of the year after 30 years as executive director of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE  Local 600), received a surprise award at the 19th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards held at the Directors Guild of America theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (September 27)…

Hollywood is “entering a new golden age of cinematography,” declared International Cinematographers Guild president and director of photography Steven Poster as he kicked off the 18th annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards ceremony Sunday at the DGA Theater. Click here to read the full article from The Hollywood Reporter.

Jason Hafer, a camera operator who grew up in Petaluma, has been named a recipient of Hollywood’s Emerging Cinematographer Award for his work as the cinematographer on the short film “Incident on Highway 73.” The sci-fi movie has also garnered a dozen festival awards. To read the entire article, click here.