ICG Selects 22nd Annual Emerging Cinematographer Award Honorees

Nine Honorees Selected from 105 Submissions to Screen in Los Angeles, Sept. 30

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named nine honorees for the 2018 Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), spotlighting promising cinematographers and providing crucial exposure needed to succeed in the motion picture industry. The collection of nine selected short films will debut at the ECA Los Angeles event on September 30, 2018, at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theater. Additionally, screenings in three major U.S. cities will follow including New York at the SVA Theatre, October 28; Atlanta at the SCADshow, November 4; and Chicago at the Logan Theatre, November 4.

The honorees, who have been selected from 105 submissions, are:

Hunter Robert Baker, Peacock Killer

Tommy Daguanno, Detroit Diamond

Drew Dawson, Demon

T. Acton Fitzgerald, Intrusions

Clifford Jones, Baby Steps

Martin Moody, Goldblooded

Alicia Robbins, Internet Gangsters

Gus Sacks, Embalmer

David Stragmeister, Intergalactic Samurai

Steven Poster, ASC, President of the ICG, said, “The Emerging Cinematographer Awards are a terrific opportunity for our members who are about to take the leap into cinematography. These honored films show that they are already Directors of Photography.” 

Jimmy Matlosz, Chairman of the guild’s ECA committee added, “As we enter into our 22nd year, the ECA’s are one of the only awards shows that recognize the art of cinematography in short films in the world. I am continuously inspired by the filmmakers and feel proud to be in such great company of honorees, sponsors and staff.” 

ICG's Emerging Cinematographer Awards gives Local 600 members an opportunity to present themselves as directors of photography by submitting a short film with a running time of 30 minutes or less for consideration. The awards are open to any member of the Guild who is not already classified as a director of photography. The films are selected by a panel of ICG members from across the country and can be also be seen by a wider audience at selected film festivals throughout the year, including Camerimage in Poland.

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