Runoff election required for Film Editors Branch The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced its newly elected 2019–20 Board of Governors. They will assume their posts on July 1. (See also https://screeningseries.com/2019/06/11/the-academy-and-abc-announce-oscars-2022-date/ ) Newly elected to the Board:Ellen Kuras, Cinematographers BranchRuth … [Read more...] about The Academy Elects 2019–20 Board of Governors
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Senior Staff Changes at ICG International Cinematographers Guild
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) is undergoing major staff changes in both their Western and Eastern Region offices, it was announced today by National Executive Director Rebecca Rhine. Alexander Tonisson, a 14-year veteran of the labor movement, has been hired as the Guild’s new Western Region Director. He most recently served as … [Read more...] about Senior Staff Changes at ICG International Cinematographers Guild
THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES 2019 FILM SCHOLARS GRANT RECIPIENTS
Allyson Nadia Field and Mindy Johnson have been named 2019 Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Their respective book projects explore the impact of minstrelsy on early American film and the vital accomplishments of women in the formation of early animation. The Academy’s Educational Grants Committee will award Field and Johnson … [Read more...] about THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES 2019 FILM SCHOLARS GRANT RECIPIENTS
Academy Announces Three New At-Large Governors
The Academy Board of Governors has confirmed the appointment of three new governors-at-large, DeVon Franklin (Executives Branch), Rodrigo García (Directors Branch) and Janet Yang (Producers Branch). They will each serve a three-year term, beginning July 1. This furthers the Academy’s A2020 initiative, which seeks to support inclusion and increase representation within its … [Read more...] about Academy Announces Three New At-Large Governors
Oscar® Nominated DP Matthew Libatique, ASC at NAB Show for ICG
Matthew Libatique, ASC courtesy of Wikimedia The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) is programming two events at the upcoming NAB Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center while many ICG members will be appearing throughout the event on over 15 panels and sessions covering a wide range of industry challenges.Matthew Libatique, ASC (A Star is Born, … [Read more...] about Oscar® Nominated DP Matthew Libatique, ASC at NAB Show for ICG