"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 viewed through a diverse panel of judges primarily comprised of Cinematographers and members of ICG, Local 600. The selected films will be selected by our judges and showcased to members of the entertainment community at the premiere event in Los Angeles every September, at the prestigious Directors Guild Theater. Shortly after the premiere event in Los Angeles, ICG also hosts three more events in New York City, Atlanta, and Chicago. Every November, the films receive international exposure at Camerimage in Poland, the largest cinematography film festival in the world.
Being an ECA Honoree comes with many valuable benefits that help our members accelerate their careers. These benefits provide opportunity, and exposure. Through our media partners, we promote the events 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 premiere event in Los Angeles, where Honorees win generous prizes donated by the ECA sponsors, who have been a key partner in helping the ECA thrive and become what it is today.