"Nurturing talent and giving promising cinematographers the exposure they need to succeed in the Motion Picture Industry is at the heart of ICG's annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards." - Steven Poster, ASC
ICG's Emerging Cinematographer Awards is opportunity for members of ICG Local 600 who are in good standing to present themselves as a Director of Photography by entering a short film for consideration to be one of the top 8-10 selected Honorees. Members who already classified in the union as a Director of Photography cannot apply.
Submissions are reviewed by a diverse panel of judges comprised of Cinematographers and members of ICG, Local 600. Films are selected by our judges and showcased to members of the entertainment community at the premier event in Los Angeles every year. Shortly after the premier event in Los Angeles, ICG also hosts additional events throughout the country which includes New York City and Atlanta. Every November, the films receive international exposure at Camerimage in Poland, the largest cinematography film festival in the world.
Through our media partners and publicity and communications team, the ECAs are promoted throughout the country, and internationally. Additionally, we utilize ICG's internal communications such as; ICG Magazine, the ECA website, ICG's website, ICG's newsletter, and social media. Honorees will also enjoy the benefit of attending an exclusive round table discussion with Agents from well known talent agencies.
Custom and hand crafted awards signed by the artist are presented at the premier event in Los Angeles, where Honorees win generous raffle prizes donated by the ECA sponsors. Many of the prizes provide support to help our Honorees continue his/her craft of film making.