Because of the 2023 WGA and SAG strikes, a lot of the initial conversations surrounding artificial intelligence in Hollywood has focused on whether A.I. will be used to produce film scripts or recreate performances. But the highly controversial technology is already being used behind the scenes on your favorite television shows, as a tool to help stimulate the creative process. On Saturday afternoon at the Atx TV Festival, a group of craft artists discussed the perils and premiums of AI on their industry, during a wide-ranging discussion on their respective programs.
“We’re very computer-heavy, software-heavy in my art department,” Seth Reed, the production designer on the acclaimed Apple series “For All Mankind,” said during the panel. “So for us, they’re all tools. There’s an AI component to certain components and within existing software [that could help.] So far, it is not useful or helpful. [In the future,] it could add textures and do...
“We’re very computer-heavy, software-heavy in my art department,” Seth Reed, the production designer on the acclaimed Apple series “For All Mankind,” said during the panel. “So for us, they’re all tools. There’s an AI component to certain components and within existing software [that could help.] So far, it is not useful or helpful. [In the future,] it could add textures and do...
- 6/2/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Five TV cinematographers will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2024 awards contenders. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Wednesday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. Pt; 9:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Ray Richmond and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.
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All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix)
Synopsis: The story of Marie-Laure, a blind French teenager, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.
Bio: Tobias Schliessler‘s career has included “Patriots Day,” “Beauty and the Beast,...
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All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix)
Synopsis: The story of Marie-Laure, a blind French teenager, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.
Bio: Tobias Schliessler‘s career has included “Patriots Day,” “Beauty and the Beast,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Chris Beachum and Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
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Safety, including adequate rest during productions, is the top priority of camera technician Baird B. Steptoe Sr., who started his term this week as newly elected national president of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), which represents 9,000 members.
The first Black guild member to be elected to the office, Steptoe started his industry career in the mail room at Walt Disney Studios, while at the same time attending night school in the Los Angeles City College film department. The first production he worked on as a paid professional was Disney’s 1976 TV movie Flight of the Grey Wolf, produced by Roy Disney Jr.. Since then, he earned more than 100 credits on projects including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Signs, The Sixth Sense, Young Sheldon and True Blood.
Steptoe comes into office as safety is top of mind, after the death of Halyna Hutchins,...
Safety, including adequate rest during productions, is the top priority of camera technician Baird B. Steptoe Sr., who started his term this week as newly elected national president of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), which represents 9,000 members.
The first Black guild member to be elected to the office, Steptoe started his industry career in the mail room at Walt Disney Studios, while at the same time attending night school in the Los Angeles City College film department. The first production he worked on as a paid professional was Disney’s 1976 TV movie Flight of the Grey Wolf, produced by Roy Disney Jr.. Since then, he earned more than 100 credits on projects including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Signs, The Sixth Sense, Young Sheldon and True Blood.
Steptoe comes into office as safety is top of mind, after the death of Halyna Hutchins,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The International Cinematographers Guild have elected Baird B. Steptoe Sr. as National President for a three-year term, Peter Hawkins, chair of the Guild’s Election Committee, announced on Friday.
Steptoe replaces John Lindley, who decided not to seek a second term. Steptoe becomes the first Black president in the guild’s history.
Steptoe currently serves as Second National Vice President and has been a long-time member of Local 600’s National Executive Board.
Approximately 32.4 of eligible voters cast a ballot. Steptoe led the voting with 1,106 votes, followed by Jamie Silverstein who had 909 votes, Diane Farrington had 416 votes and Casey Shaw 121 votes.
The National Executive Board will have its next board meeting on June 18-19, where the election results will be summitted for approval.
The 9000+ member union also elected Chris Silano as National Vice President based in the New York City, Deborah Lipman as First National Vice President based in the Central...
Steptoe replaces John Lindley, who decided not to seek a second term. Steptoe becomes the first Black president in the guild’s history.
Steptoe currently serves as Second National Vice President and has been a long-time member of Local 600’s National Executive Board.
Approximately 32.4 of eligible voters cast a ballot. Steptoe led the voting with 1,106 votes, followed by Jamie Silverstein who had 909 votes, Diane Farrington had 416 votes and Casey Shaw 121 votes.
The National Executive Board will have its next board meeting on June 18-19, where the election results will be summitted for approval.
The 9000+ member union also elected Chris Silano as National Vice President based in the New York City, Deborah Lipman as First National Vice President based in the Central...
- 5/13/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The International Cinematographers Guild has elected Baird Steptoe Sr. to a three-year term as its national president, replacing John Lindley, who opted not to seek a second term.
Steptoe Sr. is a first assistant cameraman whose credits include “The Sixth Sense,” “Brewsters Millions,” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” He will become the first Black president in the guild’s history, according to a spokesperson for the union. Steptoe has long served on the guild’s national executive board and was most recently a second national vice president.
He was elected with 1,106 votes, or about 43 of ballots cast, edging out Jamie Silverstein, who had 909 votes. Diane Farrington and Casey Shaw trailed with 416 and 121 votes, respectively. Voter turnout was 32.4, according to the guild.
The Icg, otherwise known as Local 600 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, is the largest of the 13 IATSE locals that bargain the Basic Agreement for film and TV workers,...
Steptoe Sr. is a first assistant cameraman whose credits include “The Sixth Sense,” “Brewsters Millions,” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” He will become the first Black president in the guild’s history, according to a spokesperson for the union. Steptoe has long served on the guild’s national executive board and was most recently a second national vice president.
He was elected with 1,106 votes, or about 43 of ballots cast, edging out Jamie Silverstein, who had 909 votes. Diane Farrington and Casey Shaw trailed with 416 and 121 votes, respectively. Voter turnout was 32.4, according to the guild.
The Icg, otherwise known as Local 600 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, is the largest of the 13 IATSE locals that bargain the Basic Agreement for film and TV workers,...
- 5/13/2022
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Baird Steptoe Sr. has been elected national president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600. Steptoe, currently the guild’s 2nd national vice president, will be the first African-American to hold the post.
He won the presidency in a four-way race against Jamie Silverstein, the guild’s national assistant secretary-treasurer, national executive board member Dianne Farrington, and camera operator Casey Shaw. With 32.4 of the guild’s 9,000+ eligible members casting ballots, the final vote tally was: Steptoe, 1,106; Silverstein, 909; Farrington, 416; and Shaw, 121
Steptoe will succeed John Lindley, whose one term as president expires June 18, as the guild is in a period of transition. Earlier this week, Rebecca Rhine announced that she would be stepping down as national executive director when her contract expires at the end of September. In a letter to the guild’s officers and board members on Sunday, she wrote: “I am choosing to tell you this now so...
He won the presidency in a four-way race against Jamie Silverstein, the guild’s national assistant secretary-treasurer, national executive board member Dianne Farrington, and camera operator Casey Shaw. With 32.4 of the guild’s 9,000+ eligible members casting ballots, the final vote tally was: Steptoe, 1,106; Silverstein, 909; Farrington, 416; and Shaw, 121
Steptoe will succeed John Lindley, whose one term as president expires June 18, as the guild is in a period of transition. Earlier this week, Rebecca Rhine announced that she would be stepping down as national executive director when her contract expires at the end of September. In a letter to the guild’s officers and board members on Sunday, she wrote: “I am choosing to tell you this now so...
- 5/13/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Rebecca Rhine, who has served as national executive director of the International Cinematographers Guild since December 2015, is stepping down when her contract expires at the end of September.
Rhine, IATSE Local 600’s first female executive director, explained in a letter to the guild’s elected officials Sunday, “This Local has so much heart and so much potential, but it can be undermined by mistrust and our tendency to turn on each other.”
“Building a stronger union requires patience, collaboration, and hard work,” she wrote. “That means instead of posting about how it should be done, do something. That means if you are going to talk about what is wrong, offer some ideas for how you think it could be done right. That means bringing members together to educate and empower them by telling them the truth, even when it isn’t what they want to hear. Then turn your...
Rhine, IATSE Local 600’s first female executive director, explained in a letter to the guild’s elected officials Sunday, “This Local has so much heart and so much potential, but it can be undermined by mistrust and our tendency to turn on each other.”
“Building a stronger union requires patience, collaboration, and hard work,” she wrote. “That means instead of posting about how it should be done, do something. That means if you are going to talk about what is wrong, offer some ideas for how you think it could be done right. That means bringing members together to educate and empower them by telling them the truth, even when it isn’t what they want to hear. Then turn your...
- 5/9/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Five months ago, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees was bitterly divided over a new contract, which was ratified by a historically narrow margin.
Half of the membership defied their leaders and voted “no,” as opponents blamed International President Matthew Loeb for settling for too little and for not capitalizing on the threat of an industrywide strike.
But while some of that anger remains, there is little evidence that the issue has carried over into local leadership elections this spring. Even where local unions have thrown out their leaders, turnout has been low, and the issues seem to turn more on personalities than on the contract.
One of the hotbeds of resistance to the deal was IATSE Local 80, the union that represents 3,800 grips, crafts service workers and set medics. Nearly 70 of the union voted “no” on ratification, and the union’s longtime leader, business manager Thom Davis, resigned in December rather than seek re-election,...
Half of the membership defied their leaders and voted “no,” as opponents blamed International President Matthew Loeb for settling for too little and for not capitalizing on the threat of an industrywide strike.
But while some of that anger remains, there is little evidence that the issue has carried over into local leadership elections this spring. Even where local unions have thrown out their leaders, turnout has been low, and the issues seem to turn more on personalities than on the contract.
One of the hotbeds of resistance to the deal was IATSE Local 80, the union that represents 3,800 grips, crafts service workers and set medics. Nearly 70 of the union voted “no” on ratification, and the union’s longtime leader, business manager Thom Davis, resigned in December rather than seek re-election,...
- 4/25/2022
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Four candidates are vying to be the next national president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600. Whoever wins the upcoming election will succeed John Lindley, who is not seeking reelection.
The four presidential candidates are 2nd national vice president Brad Steptoe Sr.; national assistant secretary-treasurer Jamie Silverstein; national board member Dianne Farrington, and camera operator Casey Shaw.
Chris Silano, running unopposed, will be the guild’s next national vice president, and Steve Wong, also running unopposed, will be the next national secretary-treasurer.
The candidates in the other contested national officer races are:
1st National Vice President
Deborah Lipman
Ella Lubienski
Paul D Varrieur
2nd National Vice President
Sarah Brandes
Christopher Chomyn
Michelle Clementine
Michael Frediani
Paul Maibaum
Dave Perkal
Mark Weingartner
National Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Eric Jensch
Zakiya Lucas-Murray
Patrick Quinn
National Sergeant-at-Arms
Alfeo Dixon
Betsy Peoples
Sunny K Shields...
The four presidential candidates are 2nd national vice president Brad Steptoe Sr.; national assistant secretary-treasurer Jamie Silverstein; national board member Dianne Farrington, and camera operator Casey Shaw.
Chris Silano, running unopposed, will be the guild’s next national vice president, and Steve Wong, also running unopposed, will be the next national secretary-treasurer.
The candidates in the other contested national officer races are:
1st National Vice President
Deborah Lipman
Ella Lubienski
Paul D Varrieur
2nd National Vice President
Sarah Brandes
Christopher Chomyn
Michelle Clementine
Michael Frediani
Paul Maibaum
Dave Perkal
Mark Weingartner
National Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Eric Jensch
Zakiya Lucas-Murray
Patrick Quinn
National Sergeant-at-Arms
Alfeo Dixon
Betsy Peoples
Sunny K Shields...
- 3/29/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Powerhouse “Dune” cinematographer Greig Fraser won the feature film prize Sunday night at the 36th annual ASC Awards (held at the organization’s clubhouse in Hollywood). This marks Fraser’s second ASC win after his Oscar-nominated “Lion.” He triumphed over Bruno Delbonnel (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”), Dan Laustsen (“Nightmare Alley”), Ari Wegner (“The Power of the Dog”), and Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast”). All are Oscar nominees except Zambarloukos, who was beat out by Janusz Kamiński (“West Side Story”).
Fraser now has critical momentum going into next Sunday’s Oscars, bolstered by his recent BAFTA prize and praise for his dark and gritty “The Batman.” However, don’t be surprised if Wegner (winner of the Critics Choice Award) pulls off an upset over her fellow Australian and becomes the first woman to win the Oscar for cinematography. Her director, “Power of the Dog’s” Jane Campion, is expected to win the Oscar for Best Director.
Fraser now has critical momentum going into next Sunday’s Oscars, bolstered by his recent BAFTA prize and praise for his dark and gritty “The Batman.” However, don’t be surprised if Wegner (winner of the Critics Choice Award) pulls off an upset over her fellow Australian and becomes the first woman to win the Oscar for cinematography. Her director, “Power of the Dog’s” Jane Campion, is expected to win the Oscar for Best Director.
- 3/21/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The American Society of Cinematographers handed out its top prize in feature film visual storytelling to “Dune.” Last year’s winner, Erik Messerschmidt for “Mank,” presented the feature film prize to Greig Fraser.
The 36th Annual ASC Awards ceremony returned to a limited in-person component at the the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood. Debbie Allen served as the night’s host.
Other winners included “Pig,” which won the spotlight award ,and James Laxton, who took home the motion picture, limited series, or pilot made for television award for “The Underground Railroad.”
Rachel Morrison, Stephen Hopkins and Jay Holben were among the cinematographers who presented the honoree awards. Ellen Kuras, ASC received the lifetime achievement award. Peter Levy, ASC, Acs was honored with the career achievement in television award, while John Lindley, ASC was presented with the president’s award and Dan Sasaki was bestowed with the Curtis Clark technical achievement award.
The 36th Annual ASC Awards ceremony returned to a limited in-person component at the the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood. Debbie Allen served as the night’s host.
Other winners included “Pig,” which won the spotlight award ,and James Laxton, who took home the motion picture, limited series, or pilot made for television award for “The Underground Railroad.”
Rachel Morrison, Stephen Hopkins and Jay Holben were among the cinematographers who presented the honoree awards. Ellen Kuras, ASC received the lifetime achievement award. Peter Levy, ASC, Acs was honored with the career achievement in television award, while John Lindley, ASC was presented with the president’s award and Dan Sasaki was bestowed with the Curtis Clark technical achievement award.
- 3/21/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
“Dune” has been named the best-shot film of 2021 by the American Society of Cinematographers, which held its annual awards show on Sunday evening in Los Angeles.
Cinematographer Greig Fraser won the award over a field that included fellow Oscar nominees “The Power of the Dog,” “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and “Nightmare Alley,” as well as “Belfast.”
In the first 35 years of its existence, the ASC winner has gone on to take the Oscar for Best Cinematography less than half the time, although that percentage has improved recently. “Dune” is considered one of the front runners for this year’s cinematography Oscar, with Fraser seemingly in a close with Ari Wegner for “The Power of the Dog,” who could be the first woman ever to win in the category.
Other feature-film awards went to Jessica Beshir for “Faya Dayi” in the documentary category and Pat Scola for “Pig” in the spotlight category,...
Cinematographer Greig Fraser won the award over a field that included fellow Oscar nominees “The Power of the Dog,” “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and “Nightmare Alley,” as well as “Belfast.”
In the first 35 years of its existence, the ASC winner has gone on to take the Oscar for Best Cinematography less than half the time, although that percentage has improved recently. “Dune” is considered one of the front runners for this year’s cinematography Oscar, with Fraser seemingly in a close with Ari Wegner for “The Power of the Dog,” who could be the first woman ever to win in the category.
Other feature-film awards went to Jessica Beshir for “Faya Dayi” in the documentary category and Pat Scola for “Pig” in the spotlight category,...
- 3/21/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Dune‘s Greig Fraser won the top film prize at the American Society of Cinematographers’ 36th annual ASC Awards, which were handed out tonight in Hollywood.
Denis Villeneuve’s epic based on the classic Frank Herbert novel was one of the two films coming into tonight with the most momentum, having won the cinematography prize at the BAFTA Film Awards last week. It beat out The Power of the Dog, which fetched the Critics Choice Award that same day.
Katelin Arizmendi, the second unit Dp on Dune, accepted the award for Fraser, who recently tested positive for Covid and was unable to attend the ceremony. Arizmendi read a speech from Fraser, who ASC win for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases was his second after 2017’s Lion.
The other nominees for the marquee film prize were Ari Wegner for The Power of the Dog, Bruno Delbonnel for The Tragedy of Macbeth,...
Denis Villeneuve’s epic based on the classic Frank Herbert novel was one of the two films coming into tonight with the most momentum, having won the cinematography prize at the BAFTA Film Awards last week. It beat out The Power of the Dog, which fetched the Critics Choice Award that same day.
Katelin Arizmendi, the second unit Dp on Dune, accepted the award for Fraser, who recently tested positive for Covid and was unable to attend the ceremony. Arizmendi read a speech from Fraser, who ASC win for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases was his second after 2017’s Lion.
The other nominees for the marquee film prize were Ari Wegner for The Power of the Dog, Bruno Delbonnel for The Tragedy of Macbeth,...
- 3/21/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Ellen Kuras became first woman to earn group’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Dune cinematographer Greig Fraser walked off with the 36th annual ASC Awards top prize in Hollywood on Sunday (20).
The win, another success in crafts categories for Denis Villeneuve and Legendary/Warner Bros’s multi-nominated sci-fi adaptation, strengthens his Oscar prospects come Sunday March 27.
Fraser, who worked on current global box office champion The Batman, used Alexa Lf and IMAX 65mm cameras. He has won the American Society of Cinematographers’ top award once before, for Lion in 2017.
The other nominees were Bruno Delbonnel for The Tragedy Of Macbeth, Dan Laustsen for Nightmare Alley,...
Dune cinematographer Greig Fraser walked off with the 36th annual ASC Awards top prize in Hollywood on Sunday (20).
The win, another success in crafts categories for Denis Villeneuve and Legendary/Warner Bros’s multi-nominated sci-fi adaptation, strengthens his Oscar prospects come Sunday March 27.
Fraser, who worked on current global box office champion The Batman, used Alexa Lf and IMAX 65mm cameras. He has won the American Society of Cinematographers’ top award once before, for Lion in 2017.
The other nominees were Bruno Delbonnel for The Tragedy Of Macbeth, Dan Laustsen for Nightmare Alley,...
- 3/20/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Brent Hershman, the second assistant cameraman on Pleasantville who was killed March 6, 1997, when he fell asleep at the wheel and slammed his car into a utility pole while driving home after working a 19-hour day – which had been preceded by four 15-hour days in a row. His death sparked industry-wide demands for shorter workdays and inspired a 2006 documentary by legendary filmmaker Haskell Wexler.
Wexler, the labor activist and Oscar-winning cinematographer of Bound for Glory and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, took up the cause of set safety in the days immediately following Hershman’s death, placing an ad in Variety calling for the “humane treatment of humans,” and setting out to make his documentary film, Who Needs Sleep?
Watch Wexler’s film below.
Hershman’s widow, Deborah Eden, recalls that her husband “was a family man and he wanted to get home,...
Wexler, the labor activist and Oscar-winning cinematographer of Bound for Glory and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, took up the cause of set safety in the days immediately following Hershman’s death, placing an ad in Variety calling for the “humane treatment of humans,” and setting out to make his documentary film, Who Needs Sleep?
Watch Wexler’s film below.
Hershman’s widow, Deborah Eden, recalls that her husband “was a family man and he wanted to get home,...
- 3/8/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: You might have heard of the guy who’s getting the Icg Publicists Guild’s career honor next month.
He’s got five Oscars from 14 nominations, an Irving G. Thalberg Award, multiple BAFTAs and a couple of Palme d’Or trophies. Give it a minute — it’ll come to you.
Yes, Francis Ford Coppola — the man the guild calls an “epoch-making writer, director and producer” and “an auteur and innovator in complete command of the medium” — will receive the its Lifetime Achievement Award at the in-person 59th annual Publicists Awards on March 25 at the Beverly Hilton.
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“Francis Ford Coppola has impacted nearly every facet of motion picture storytelling — from script to direction, from craft to tech — and it’s our honor to celebrate him on the fiftieth anniversary of The Godfather’s release,” said John Lindley, president of the Icg Publicists. “With that masterpiece, as with his entire body of work, Coppola has continuously recharged American movies and changed popular culture in ways that have stood the test of time.”
The Godfather won Best Picture at the 1973 Academy Awards, and its follow-up The Godfather Part II became the first sequel to win that coveted top Oscar two years later. Coppola also directed such films as Best Picture nominees The Conversation (1974), and The Godfather Part III — both of which he also wrote — and Apocalypse Now (1979). He produced George Lucas’ Best Pic nominee American Graffiti
Taken together, Coppola’s films have garnered 14 Academy Awards, eight Baftas and two the Palmes d’Or from Cannes, honoring the filmmaker as well as the actors, cinematographers, editors and other craftspeople with whom he has collaborated.
The annual Icg Publicists Awards pay tribute to excellence in publicity and promotion, still photography and journalism for motion pictures and television programs.
The Film That Lit My Fuse: Francis Ford Coppola...
He’s got five Oscars from 14 nominations, an Irving G. Thalberg Award, multiple BAFTAs and a couple of Palme d’Or trophies. Give it a minute — it’ll come to you.
Yes, Francis Ford Coppola — the man the guild calls an “epoch-making writer, director and producer” and “an auteur and innovator in complete command of the medium” — will receive the its Lifetime Achievement Award at the in-person 59th annual Publicists Awards on March 25 at the Beverly Hilton.
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“Francis Ford Coppola has impacted nearly every facet of motion picture storytelling — from script to direction, from craft to tech — and it’s our honor to celebrate him on the fiftieth anniversary of The Godfather’s release,” said John Lindley, president of the Icg Publicists. “With that masterpiece, as with his entire body of work, Coppola has continuously recharged American movies and changed popular culture in ways that have stood the test of time.”
The Godfather won Best Picture at the 1973 Academy Awards, and its follow-up The Godfather Part II became the first sequel to win that coveted top Oscar two years later. Coppola also directed such films as Best Picture nominees The Conversation (1974), and The Godfather Part III — both of which he also wrote — and Apocalypse Now (1979). He produced George Lucas’ Best Pic nominee American Graffiti
Taken together, Coppola’s films have garnered 14 Academy Awards, eight Baftas and two the Palmes d’Or from Cannes, honoring the filmmaker as well as the actors, cinematographers, editors and other craftspeople with whom he has collaborated.
The annual Icg Publicists Awards pay tribute to excellence in publicity and promotion, still photography and journalism for motion pictures and television programs.
The Film That Lit My Fuse: Francis Ford Coppola...
- 2/10/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
George Spiro Dibie, a television cinematographer whose credits across a 48-year career ranged from “Barney Miller” to “Night Court” to “Sister, Sister,” died on Tuesday. He was 90 years old.
Dibie’s death was confirmed through a statement from the International Cinematographers Guild. Dibie served as president of Local 659 and then national president of Local 600 post-merger, with his tenure as a union leader lasting from 1984 to 2004.
“Dibie was an inimitable force within our local, our craft, the film community and the labor movement,” reads the statement by John Lindley, current president of the Icg. “In all, Dibie served as a union leader for 20 years… but the numbers fail to accurately tally the thousands of lives he touched both at his work on sets and through his leadership of Local 600. Even newer members who may never have met him continue to reap the benefits of his dedication to garnering respect for our craft and our union.
Dibie’s death was confirmed through a statement from the International Cinematographers Guild. Dibie served as president of Local 659 and then national president of Local 600 post-merger, with his tenure as a union leader lasting from 1984 to 2004.
“Dibie was an inimitable force within our local, our craft, the film community and the labor movement,” reads the statement by John Lindley, current president of the Icg. “In all, Dibie served as a union leader for 20 years… but the numbers fail to accurately tally the thousands of lives he touched both at his work on sets and through his leadership of Local 600. Even newer members who may never have met him continue to reap the benefits of his dedication to garnering respect for our craft and our union.
- 2/9/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
It was announced by a spokesperson from the Icg (International Cinematographers guild-Local 600), that cinematographer and Emmy winner George Spiro Dibie has died at his home in L.A. He was 90.
The cinematographer got his start after attending L.A. City College and then where he focused on lighting and directing before graduating in 1959.
Eventually, he got a job on an electrical crew on the film Cleopatra (1963), and quickly moved up the ranks. On his next film he worked as a best boy and gaffer on films including This Property Is Condemned (1966), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970), The Molly Maguires (1970) and Plaza Suite (1971).
Dibie’s big break in television came in 1975, when executive producer Danny Arnold hired him as a lighting consultant on Barney Miller. He rose through the ranks again eventually serving as director of photography on Barney Miller, and Barney Miller spin-off show Fish.
Throughout the years,...
The cinematographer got his start after attending L.A. City College and then where he focused on lighting and directing before graduating in 1959.
Eventually, he got a job on an electrical crew on the film Cleopatra (1963), and quickly moved up the ranks. On his next film he worked as a best boy and gaffer on films including This Property Is Condemned (1966), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970), The Molly Maguires (1970) and Plaza Suite (1971).
Dibie’s big break in television came in 1975, when executive producer Danny Arnold hired him as a lighting consultant on Barney Miller. He rose through the ranks again eventually serving as director of photography on Barney Miller, and Barney Miller spin-off show Fish.
Throughout the years,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
George Spiro Dibie, a veteran cinematographer who won five Emmys and was nominated 12 times during his 48-year-career, has passed away at the age of 90, the American Society of Cinematographers’ shared on Tuesday night.
“The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance,” the tweet from the AC magazine’s account read.
The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance. pic.twitter.com/bw6tlEeKEE
— AC Magazine (@AmericanCine) February 8, 2022
“George Dibie was an inimitable force within our local,...
“The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance,” the tweet from the AC magazine’s account read.
The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance. pic.twitter.com/bw6tlEeKEE
— AC Magazine (@AmericanCine) February 8, 2022
“George Dibie was an inimitable force within our local,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
The Cinematographers Guild’s officer and board elections are underway, and the group will have a new president in May, as incumbent John Lindley isn’t seeking re-election.
The election season kicks off today – the deadline for submission of written nominations – and the guild will hold a membership and nominations meeting on Sunday. Voting begins April 13 and ends May 12.
The guild, IATSE Local 600, is IATSE’s largest and one of three with national jurisdiction, along with the Editors Guild and the Art Directors Guild.
The guild’s previous election, held in May 2019, saw the defeat of four of the guild’s top incumbent officers, including longtime president Seven Poster, as well as its incumbent 1st national vice president, national secretary-treasurer, and assistant national secretary-treasurer.
Lewis Rothenberg, who defeated Poster for the presidency, quit the non-paying job after only nine months, however, citing “differences” with the senior staff. Upon his resignation,...
The election season kicks off today – the deadline for submission of written nominations – and the guild will hold a membership and nominations meeting on Sunday. Voting begins April 13 and ends May 12.
The guild, IATSE Local 600, is IATSE’s largest and one of three with national jurisdiction, along with the Editors Guild and the Art Directors Guild.
The guild’s previous election, held in May 2019, saw the defeat of four of the guild’s top incumbent officers, including longtime president Seven Poster, as well as its incumbent 1st national vice president, national secretary-treasurer, and assistant national secretary-treasurer.
Lewis Rothenberg, who defeated Poster for the presidency, quit the non-paying job after only nine months, however, citing “differences” with the senior staff. Upon his resignation,...
- 2/3/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) announced the recipients of its 36th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography.
Ellen Kuras, the visionary behind “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Blow,” makes history as the first woman to receive the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award. Kuras has won two Emmys and been nominated for an Academy Award. Kuras also won an Emmy for her directorial debut film, “The Betrayal/Nerakhoon.”
A three-time winner of the award for Best Dramatic Cinematography at Sundance, Kuras has collaborated with auteurs Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Sam Mendes, Michel Gondry, Jonathan Demme, Rebecca Miller, and Jim Jarmusch, among others.
“Ellen is undeniably a trailblazer,” ASC President Stephen Lighthill said. “She has consistently brought a daring and compelling creative talent to her work as a director and cinematographer. She is known to be a passionate collaborator, strong leader and generous soul. The ASC is thrilled to...
Ellen Kuras, the visionary behind “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Blow,” makes history as the first woman to receive the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award. Kuras has won two Emmys and been nominated for an Academy Award. Kuras also won an Emmy for her directorial debut film, “The Betrayal/Nerakhoon.”
A three-time winner of the award for Best Dramatic Cinematography at Sundance, Kuras has collaborated with auteurs Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Sam Mendes, Michel Gondry, Jonathan Demme, Rebecca Miller, and Jim Jarmusch, among others.
“Ellen is undeniably a trailblazer,” ASC President Stephen Lighthill said. “She has consistently brought a daring and compelling creative talent to her work as a director and cinematographer. She is known to be a passionate collaborator, strong leader and generous soul. The ASC is thrilled to...
- 2/3/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
After one term, John Lindley says he will not seek reelection as president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600. He made his decision public today in the guild’s newsletter. His decision not to run comes in advance of the guild’s upcoming elections. Lindley became president in March 2020, and will remain in office for another six months.
“At last weekend’s National Executive Board meeting, I announced that I will not seek a second term as National President,” he wrote. “It has been my privilege to work for the membership and with my fellow elected leaders and professional staff. I believe that the union is strongest when working members participate, and I am confident that the next generation of leaders is ready to step up. Leadership includes planning for the future and encouraging new voices to speak up. The work is demanding and the commitment is significant, but...
“At last weekend’s National Executive Board meeting, I announced that I will not seek a second term as National President,” he wrote. “It has been my privilege to work for the membership and with my fellow elected leaders and professional staff. I believe that the union is strongest when working members participate, and I am confident that the next generation of leaders is ready to step up. Leadership includes planning for the future and encouraging new voices to speak up. The work is demanding and the commitment is significant, but...
- 1/13/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Glenn Berger, longtime national controller for the International Cinematographers Guild, died today at work in the union’s headquarters on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. He was 64 and just four days away from retirement.
“Our hearts are broken as we write to inform you of the sudden passing of a beloved member of our Local 600 family, Glenn Berger,” guild president John Lindley and national executive director Rebecca Rhine said in a statement to their members.
“Glenn, who died early this morning, was Comptroller of the Local for over 25 years,” they added. “He was set to begin his well-deserved retirement on January 14. There are no words to express our grief over the loss of our beloved and respected colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Patricia, his son Grant, and his two granddaughters, Olivia and Lily, during this difficult time.”
The guild, IATSE Local 600, posted the news of his...
“Our hearts are broken as we write to inform you of the sudden passing of a beloved member of our Local 600 family, Glenn Berger,” guild president John Lindley and national executive director Rebecca Rhine said in a statement to their members.
“Glenn, who died early this morning, was Comptroller of the Local for over 25 years,” they added. “He was set to begin his well-deserved retirement on January 14. There are no words to express our grief over the loss of our beloved and respected colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Patricia, his son Grant, and his two granddaughters, Olivia and Lily, during this difficult time.”
The guild, IATSE Local 600, posted the news of his...
- 1/11/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: By a narrow margin, IATSE’s largest local, the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600, was one of five Los Angeles-based locals that voted to reject the union’s new film and TV contract, with eight other locals providing the margin needed for ratification.
Local 600 leaders, who had recommended a Yes vote on the contract, told their nearly 9,000 members today that “with over 80% of eligible Local 600 voters voting, our members narrowly rejected the tentative agreement 48% to 52%, a difference of 270 votes out of 6,398 cast.”
Editors Guild Local 700, which is IATSE’s second-largest local, with 6,000-plus members, voted in favor of ratification, but had it gone the other way — as it did three years ago, when it was the only local to oppose ratification — the new contract would have been rejected.
Under IATSE’s electoral college-style ratification system, each of the 13 Hollywood locals covered by the Basic Agreement is allotted as many winner-take-all...
Local 600 leaders, who had recommended a Yes vote on the contract, told their nearly 9,000 members today that “with over 80% of eligible Local 600 voters voting, our members narrowly rejected the tentative agreement 48% to 52%, a difference of 270 votes out of 6,398 cast.”
Editors Guild Local 700, which is IATSE’s second-largest local, with 6,000-plus members, voted in favor of ratification, but had it gone the other way — as it did three years ago, when it was the only local to oppose ratification — the new contract would have been rejected.
Under IATSE’s electoral college-style ratification system, each of the 13 Hollywood locals covered by the Basic Agreement is allotted as many winner-take-all...
- 11/15/2021
- by David Robb and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Heading towards a near midnight Sunday deadline, IATSE members now have their ballots to vote on a new three-year deal with the producers.
The nearly 60,000 members of the below-the-line union received emails this morning starting around 6 Am Pt prompting them to login in and digitally cast their vote. As you can see below, the question being asked is strikingly straightforward:
The method of making sure your vote is counted is a little bit more complicated, with a three-stage process:
Like the strike authorization vote of early October, the vast majority of members are certain to vote almost immediately. For those who don’t’ vote right away, the digital polls will be open will until 8:59 Pm Pt/11:59 Pm Et on November 14.
The final results of the ratification vote are expected to be made public in the mid-morning of November 15.
Going into what may be the final stretch of...
The nearly 60,000 members of the below-the-line union received emails this morning starting around 6 Am Pt prompting them to login in and digitally cast their vote. As you can see below, the question being asked is strikingly straightforward:
The method of making sure your vote is counted is a little bit more complicated, with a three-stage process:
Like the strike authorization vote of early October, the vast majority of members are certain to vote almost immediately. For those who don’t’ vote right away, the digital polls will be open will until 8:59 Pm Pt/11:59 Pm Et on November 14.
The final results of the ratification vote are expected to be made public in the mid-morning of November 15.
Going into what may be the final stretch of...
- 11/12/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Cinematographers Guild Leaders Support “Yes” Vote On IATSE Contract; Urge Civility In Online Remarks
In what could be their final message to members before voting begins this weekend on the ratification of a new IATSE film and TV contract, leaders of the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600, say they’re voting “Yes” on the pact.
They are also urging all their members to vote, stay involved, look ahead to the next round of contract talks in 2024, and be civil in their remarks on social media. The pros and cons have sometimes become heated in the run-up to the vote. Voting on the contract will be held virtually this weekend.
“We both support a ‘Yes’ vote and if the agreement is ratified, we should begin preparing for 2024,” said John Lindley, the guild’s president, and Rebecca Rhine, its national executive director, in an email sent to members on Thursday.
“That starts with the internal Local 600 elections, which will take place this spring. If you really want...
They are also urging all their members to vote, stay involved, look ahead to the next round of contract talks in 2024, and be civil in their remarks on social media. The pros and cons have sometimes become heated in the run-up to the vote. Voting on the contract will be held virtually this weekend.
“We both support a ‘Yes’ vote and if the agreement is ratified, we should begin preparing for 2024,” said John Lindley, the guild’s president, and Rebecca Rhine, its national executive director, in an email sent to members on Thursday.
“That starts with the internal Local 600 elections, which will take place this spring. If you really want...
- 11/12/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
International Cinematographers Guild president John Lindley and national executive director Rebecca Rhine flew to New Mexico over the weekend to meet with the Rust camera crew and provide comfort and support to their members in the wake of the fatal shooting on the film’s set that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Thursday.
Seven members of the camera crew had walked off the job in protest just hours before the shooting.
“They’re gathering information and are awaiting the results of the other investigations,” said a spokesman for the guild Monday.
The accidental shooting is currently under investigation by the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department; by the state’s top prosecutor, First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies; and by New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau.
Lindley and Rhine also attended a candlelight vigil for Hutchins on Saturday night in Albuquerque, then flew back to Los...
Seven members of the camera crew had walked off the job in protest just hours before the shooting.
“They’re gathering information and are awaiting the results of the other investigations,” said a spokesman for the guild Monday.
The accidental shooting is currently under investigation by the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department; by the state’s top prosecutor, First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies; and by New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau.
Lindley and Rhine also attended a candlelight vigil for Hutchins on Saturday night in Albuquerque, then flew back to Los...
- 10/25/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Hundreds of entertainment industry artisans gathered on Sunday evening in the crowded parking lot of IATSE Local 80 Burbank headquarters to pay tribute to Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed by a prop gun on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust.”
For those in attendance, the spirit of “solidarity” was mentioned many times, along with a sense of frustration that the industry is still not paying attention to the impact of long hours, demanding deadlines and low pay among over-worked crew members.
“We’re dying at work,” said Local 44 property member Chela Fiorini, who attended the candlelight vigil with her spouse, DGA and SAG member David Coennen. “Solidarity with my workmates brought me out here. We’re fighting for a contract that includes meaningful rest, that this crew was not getting. And it’s completely unacceptable, and we have to put an end to this right now.”
The vigil, which...
For those in attendance, the spirit of “solidarity” was mentioned many times, along with a sense of frustration that the industry is still not paying attention to the impact of long hours, demanding deadlines and low pay among over-worked crew members.
“We’re dying at work,” said Local 44 property member Chela Fiorini, who attended the candlelight vigil with her spouse, DGA and SAG member David Coennen. “Solidarity with my workmates brought me out here. We’re fighting for a contract that includes meaningful rest, that this crew was not getting. And it’s completely unacceptable, and we have to put an end to this right now.”
The vigil, which...
- 10/25/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
A relentless talent, a creative visionary, a loving wife and mother devoted to husband Matthew and son Andros, and a life cut short by a “senseless” tragedy not seen in Hollywood in decades.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died Oct. 21 following an on-set tragedy while shooting the independent film Rust in New Mexico, was memorialized Sunday night during an emotional candlelight vigil, hosted by International Cinematographers Guild 600 and held at the Burbank headquarters of IATSE Local 80 on W. Olive Avenue. Speakers at the vigil included Rebecca Rhine, national executive director of Local 600; John Lindley, president of Local 600; Stephen Lighthill,...
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died Oct. 21 following an on-set tragedy while shooting the independent film Rust in New Mexico, was memorialized Sunday night during an emotional candlelight vigil, hosted by International Cinematographers Guild 600 and held at the Burbank headquarters of IATSE Local 80 on W. Olive Avenue. Speakers at the vigil included Rebecca Rhine, national executive director of Local 600; John Lindley, president of Local 600; Stephen Lighthill,...
- 10/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A relentless talent, a creative visionary, a loving wife and mother devoted to husband Matthew and son Andros, and a life cut short by a “senseless” tragedy not seen in Hollywood in decades.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died Oct. 21 following an on-set tragedy while shooting the independent film Rust in New Mexico, was memorialized Sunday night during an emotional candlelight vigil, hosted by International Cinematographers Guild 600 and held at the Burbank headquarters of IATSE Local 80 on W. Olive Avenue. Speakers at the vigil included Rebecca Rhine, national executive director of Local 600; John Lindley, president of Local 600; Stephen Lighthill,...
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died Oct. 21 following an on-set tragedy while shooting the independent film Rust in New Mexico, was memorialized Sunday night during an emotional candlelight vigil, hosted by International Cinematographers Guild 600 and held at the Burbank headquarters of IATSE Local 80 on W. Olive Avenue. Speakers at the vigil included Rebecca Rhine, national executive director of Local 600; John Lindley, president of Local 600; Stephen Lighthill,...
- 10/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Hundreds gathered at Albuquerque Civic Plaza on Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Halyna Hutchins, the beloved cinematographer who died on Friday, aged 42, following an accident on the set of the Alec Baldwin Western, Rust.
Among the speakers was International Cinematographers Guild President John Lindley, who said that while he’d never met Halyna, he’s developed “a fair picture” of who she was in the days since her passing, given all he’s read, and heard from those who knew her. “She was a mother, a wife, and an accomplished cinematographer. She was beloved, talented, respected and loving,” Lindley told the crowd. “She was also passionate about her work, and that’s really who all of you are. She was one of us.”
Lindley acknowledged that grief can quickly turn to anger in the aftermath of a tragic loss, cautioning union members at the same time...
Among the speakers was International Cinematographers Guild President John Lindley, who said that while he’d never met Halyna, he’s developed “a fair picture” of who she was in the days since her passing, given all he’s read, and heard from those who knew her. “She was a mother, a wife, and an accomplished cinematographer. She was beloved, talented, respected and loving,” Lindley told the crowd. “She was also passionate about her work, and that’s really who all of you are. She was one of us.”
Lindley acknowledged that grief can quickly turn to anger in the aftermath of a tragic loss, cautioning union members at the same time...
- 10/24/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with more law enforcement information: The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department confirmed Thursday night that Alec Baldwin “discharged” the prop gun that killed Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza on the set of the Western feature film on location in New Mexico.
Hutchins, 42, died not long after being transported to a hospital in Albuquerque, Nm this afternoon. Souza, 48, remains in a local hospital; his condition is unknown.
“Mr. Baldwin was questioned by investigators and released,” a Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department official told Deadline this evening. “No arrests or charges have been filed.”
Here’s the full statement from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s department:
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Bonanza Creek Ranch movie set of the western “Rust”, October 21, 2021, when an 911 caller reported a shooting on the set.
The sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot on the set of Rust.
Hutchins, 42, died not long after being transported to a hospital in Albuquerque, Nm this afternoon. Souza, 48, remains in a local hospital; his condition is unknown.
“Mr. Baldwin was questioned by investigators and released,” a Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department official told Deadline this evening. “No arrests or charges have been filed.”
Here’s the full statement from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s department:
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Bonanza Creek Ranch movie set of the western “Rust”, October 21, 2021, when an 911 caller reported a shooting on the set.
The sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot on the set of Rust.
- 10/22/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun while filming a scene in New Mexico on Thursday, causing the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
The incident occurred on the set of “Rust,” an independent feature that was filming at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a popular production location south of Santa Fe.
Hutchins, 42, was transported by helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she died. Souza, 48, was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, where he received emergency treatment for his injuries, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office.
The Sheriff’s office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.” The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Baldwin was questioned by investigators, and was in tears.
No one was arrested in the incident,...
The incident occurred on the set of “Rust,” an independent feature that was filming at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a popular production location south of Santa Fe.
Hutchins, 42, was transported by helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she died. Souza, 48, was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, where he received emergency treatment for his injuries, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office.
The Sheriff’s office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.” The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Baldwin was questioned by investigators, and was in tears.
No one was arrested in the incident,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Gene Maddaus and Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Leadership of Local 600, the International Cinematographers Guild, is urging its members to vote “yes” to ratify a tentative agreement between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and studios. The deal between IATSE and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) was unveiled Oct. 16 and early details of the agreement have divided members.
In a video message to members Tuesday, Local 600 national executive director Rebecca Rhine asserted that “this is what winning looks like” as president John Lindley said that he would vote “yes” as “this contract will improve the lives ...
In a video message to members Tuesday, Local 600 national executive director Rebecca Rhine asserted that “this is what winning looks like” as president John Lindley said that he would vote “yes” as “this contract will improve the lives ...
- 10/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Leadership of Local 600, the International Cinematographers Guild, is urging its members to vote “yes” to ratify a tentative agreement between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and studios. The deal between IATSE and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) was unveiled Oct. 16 and early details of the agreement have divided members.
In a video message to members Tuesday, Local 600 national executive director Rebecca Rhine asserted that “this is what winning looks like” as president John Lindley said that he would vote “yes” as “this contract will improve the lives ...
In a video message to members Tuesday, Local 600 national executive director Rebecca Rhine asserted that “this is what winning looks like” as president John Lindley said that he would vote “yes” as “this contract will improve the lives ...
- 10/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Updated with AMPTP response, more details and text to IATSE members: IATSE president Matthew Loeb says that the union will go on strike Monday unless a deal is reached in the next few days.
Loeb said the union “will continue bargaining with the producers this week in the hopes of reaching an agreement that addresses core issues, such as reasonable rest periods, meal breaks, and a living wage for those on the bottom of the wage scale.”
He noted, however, that “the pace of bargaining doesn’t reflect any sense of urgency,” and that “without an end date, we could keep talking forever. Our members deserve to have their basic needs addressed now.”
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers issued a statement Wednesday in response to IATSE’s strike date, saying, “There are five whole days left to reach a deal, and the studios will continue to negotiate...
Loeb said the union “will continue bargaining with the producers this week in the hopes of reaching an agreement that addresses core issues, such as reasonable rest periods, meal breaks, and a living wage for those on the bottom of the wage scale.”
He noted, however, that “the pace of bargaining doesn’t reflect any sense of urgency,” and that “without an end date, we could keep talking forever. Our members deserve to have their basic needs addressed now.”
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers issued a statement Wednesday in response to IATSE’s strike date, saying, “There are five whole days left to reach a deal, and the studios will continue to negotiate...
- 10/13/2021
- by David Robb and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The members of the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees have voted to approve a strike authorization, giving the union president the power to shut down film and TV production across the country.
The vote passed with 98 percent support, and 90 percent turnout — a resounding outcome that the union hopes will strengthen its bargaining position.
Talks have stalled between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios. The unions have been negotiating since May on a new contract, and are seeking to address long-standing concerns, including long hours on set, streaming wage scales and residuals, and the stability of the pension and health funds.
“The members have spoken loud and clear,” Matthew D. Loeb, the international president, said in a statement. “This vote is about the quality of life as well as the health and safety of those who work in the film and television industry.
The vote passed with 98 percent support, and 90 percent turnout — a resounding outcome that the union hopes will strengthen its bargaining position.
Talks have stalled between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios. The unions have been negotiating since May on a new contract, and are seeking to address long-standing concerns, including long hours on set, streaming wage scales and residuals, and the stability of the pension and health funds.
“The members have spoken loud and clear,” Matthew D. Loeb, the international president, said in a statement. “This vote is about the quality of life as well as the health and safety of those who work in the film and television industry.
- 10/4/2021
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
IATSE president Matthew Loeb and the presidents 13 Hollywood locals, saying that “now is the time to change the culture of our work places,” issued a joint statement Tuesday urging members to authorize a nationwide strike against film and TV production companies.
The union leaders said that the strike-authorization vote, which will be held October 1-3, “will empower our negotiators to secure a fair deal.”
“We each have witnessed first-hand the physical and emotional suffering our members and their loved ones endure as a result of punishing and unrealistic schedules, and lack of rest or meal breaks,” they said. “We have repeatedly seen the economic impact of inadequate rates for members who do not make a living wage, and the discounted ‘New Media’ pay rates that subsidize mature and profitable streaming businesses.
“Now is the time to change the culture of our work places. We fully support our members who demand safe and sane working conditions,...
The union leaders said that the strike-authorization vote, which will be held October 1-3, “will empower our negotiators to secure a fair deal.”
“We each have witnessed first-hand the physical and emotional suffering our members and their loved ones endure as a result of punishing and unrealistic schedules, and lack of rest or meal breaks,” they said. “We have repeatedly seen the economic impact of inadequate rates for members who do not make a living wage, and the discounted ‘New Media’ pay rates that subsidize mature and profitable streaming businesses.
“Now is the time to change the culture of our work places. We fully support our members who demand safe and sane working conditions,...
- 9/28/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
In 2006, Haskell Wexler made a documentary about brutally long hours on film sets entitled “Who Needs Sleep?” The issue had become a flashpoint years earlier, when Brent Hershman died in a car crash after working a 19-hour day on the set of “Pleasantville.”
Wexler wanted to know why nothing had been done. In the film, he adopted a “Roger & Me” pose — only his villain wasn’t some big corporation. Instead, he hammered his own union, the International Assn. of Theatrical Stage Employees. He ambushed the international president at an awards banquet and accused him of neglecting the issue and of stifling advocacy about it.
“To this date,” Wexler said in the film, “leadership has been unresponsive.”
How things have changed. Long hours are now the central issue in talks between IATSE and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The union is seeking meal breaks and longer “turnaround” times between production days,...
Wexler wanted to know why nothing had been done. In the film, he adopted a “Roger & Me” pose — only his villain wasn’t some big corporation. Instead, he hammered his own union, the International Assn. of Theatrical Stage Employees. He ambushed the international president at an awards banquet and accused him of neglecting the issue and of stifling advocacy about it.
“To this date,” Wexler said in the film, “leadership has been unresponsive.”
How things have changed. Long hours are now the central issue in talks between IATSE and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The union is seeking meal breaks and longer “turnaround” times between production days,...
- 9/28/2021
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
On Sunday, the national executive board of the International Cinematographers Guild unanimously agreed to support the IATSE nationwide strike vote, and encouraged its members to vote “Yes” in a new video. The action was taken at a meeting called by Icg national president John Lindley.
“The Elected Leaders of Local 600 spoke with one voice today on behalf of the thousands of their members who are unified in their resolve to get a fair deal from the employers who have walked away from the bargaining table,” Lindley said in a statement to Variety.
In a recent video released by the Icg, Rebecca Rhine, Associate National Executive Director told guild members: “The most important thing is that we send a powerful message to the employer, that we are united and that we have overwhelming support.”
In the video, the Cinematographers Guild urged its members to back the IATSE Strike authorization vote which is set for Oct.
“The Elected Leaders of Local 600 spoke with one voice today on behalf of the thousands of their members who are unified in their resolve to get a fair deal from the employers who have walked away from the bargaining table,” Lindley said in a statement to Variety.
In a recent video released by the Icg, Rebecca Rhine, Associate National Executive Director told guild members: “The most important thing is that we send a powerful message to the employer, that we are united and that we have overwhelming support.”
In the video, the Cinematographers Guild urged its members to back the IATSE Strike authorization vote which is set for Oct.
- 9/26/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Leaders of IATSE’s largest local – the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 – are urging their members to authorize a strike against film and television productions across the country. The local’s national executive board voted unanimously on Sunday to support a nationwide strike authorization vote and to recommend that members vote “Yes” on it.
“The elected leaders of Local 600 spoke with one voice today on behalf of the thousands of their members who are unified in their resolve to get a fair deal from the employers who have walked away from the bargaining table,” said Local 600 president John Lindley.
“This fight is about basic rights and safe and healthy working conditions,” said Rebecca Rhine, the local’s national executive director. “Nobody wants to go on strike, but we have been given little choice by companies that are earning record profits off our members’ labor, but are unwilling to treat those same workers with dignity and respect.
“The elected leaders of Local 600 spoke with one voice today on behalf of the thousands of their members who are unified in their resolve to get a fair deal from the employers who have walked away from the bargaining table,” said Local 600 president John Lindley.
“This fight is about basic rights and safe and healthy working conditions,” said Rebecca Rhine, the local’s national executive director. “Nobody wants to go on strike, but we have been given little choice by companies that are earning record profits off our members’ labor, but are unwilling to treat those same workers with dignity and respect.
- 9/26/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The national executive board of the International Cinematographers Guild (Icg), Local 600, announced that it has voted unanimously to support the IATSE nationwide strike authorization vote and to recommend members vote “Yes.”
The strike authorization vote, scheduled to be held Oct. 1-3, comes in response to the failure of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees to agree on a new three-year basic agreement. At issue are subjects including rest periods, breaks, wages, benefits and compensation for streaming work.
Said Icg national president John Lindley in a statement released on Sunday. “The elected leaders ...
The strike authorization vote, scheduled to be held Oct. 1-3, comes in response to the failure of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees to agree on a new three-year basic agreement. At issue are subjects including rest periods, breaks, wages, benefits and compensation for streaming work.
Said Icg national president John Lindley in a statement released on Sunday. “The elected leaders ...
- 9/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: As tensions rise over a possible crippling IATSE strike against film and television production companies and an authorization vote looms, the union is making it crystal clear to members that not all productions would come to a stop if the picket lines go up.
As talks stalled on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the below-the-line union explained in a comprehensive presentation to various locals this week that a strike wouldn’t hit premium cable, at least not right away.
“If you are working on commercials or for HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, BET or another company that has a contract still in effect – you must keep working,” IATSE informed its members. “You will not be a scab!”
IATSE’s current pay television agreement with HBO, Showtime and Starz doesn’t expire until December 31, 2022.
While network shows and the likes of Netflix are under...
As talks stalled on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the below-the-line union explained in a comprehensive presentation to various locals this week that a strike wouldn’t hit premium cable, at least not right away.
“If you are working on commercials or for HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, BET or another company that has a contract still in effect – you must keep working,” IATSE informed its members. “You will not be a scab!”
IATSE’s current pay television agreement with HBO, Showtime and Starz doesn’t expire until December 31, 2022.
While network shows and the likes of Netflix are under...
- 9/24/2021
- by Dominic Patten and David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The International Cinematographers Guild (Icg), Local 600, is alerting members that they will be asked to vote on strike authorization from Oct. 1-3. The Local is urging a “Yes” vote in support of strike authorization regarding the Basic Agreement negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
“We still want to deal. That’s our goal. And the best way to get a deal is to have a strong strike authorization vote. We can avoid a strike if we have that,” said Icg’s national president John Lindley in a released video message to Guild ...
“We still want to deal. That’s our goal. And the best way to get a deal is to have a strong strike authorization vote. We can avoid a strike if we have that,” said Icg’s national president John Lindley in a released video message to Guild ...
- 9/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The International Cinematographers Guild (Icg), Local 600, is alerting members that they will be asked to vote on strike authorization from Oct. 1-3. The Local is urging a “Yes” vote in support of strike authorization regarding the Basic Agreement negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
“We still want to deal. That’s our goal. And the best way to get a deal is to have a strong strike authorization vote. We can avoid a strike if we have that,” said Icg’s national president John Lindley in a released video message to Guild ...
“We still want to deal. That’s our goal. And the best way to get a deal is to have a strong strike authorization vote. We can avoid a strike if we have that,” said Icg’s national president John Lindley in a released video message to Guild ...
- 9/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IATSE, which has made brutally long workdays a key safety issue in its negotiations for a new film and TV contract, says that between January and July of this year it “received well over 50 reports of workdays 14 hours or longer, and it is likely that is just the tip of the iceberg. Nobody should accept or defend 14-hour days as an industry standard.”
Earlier this week, IATSE president Matthew Loeb said that the contract negotiations have reached a “critical juncture,” and has been preparing his members for a possible strike or lockout.
“The science is clear,” the union says in a pamphlet distributed to members recently. “Long and irregular hours without adequate breaks and rest are unsafe. The IATSE Locals are unified in their recognition that no other industry demands its employees work without bathroom, meal, or relaxation breaks day after day. The IATSE Locals are unified in their understanding...
Earlier this week, IATSE president Matthew Loeb said that the contract negotiations have reached a “critical juncture,” and has been preparing his members for a possible strike or lockout.
“The science is clear,” the union says in a pamphlet distributed to members recently. “Long and irregular hours without adequate breaks and rest are unsafe. The IATSE Locals are unified in their recognition that no other industry demands its employees work without bathroom, meal, or relaxation breaks day after day. The IATSE Locals are unified in their understanding...
- 9/18/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The Cinematographers Guild will hold an online informational meeting for members Sunday to update them on the status of IATSE’s negotiations for a new film and TV contract. The union’s current pact with management’s AMPTP, which covers IATSE’s 13 West Coast studio locals, expired on September 10, but negotiations are continuing.
“We continue to work towards reaching an agreement that your bargaining committee and National Executive Board can recommend, and our members can ratify. We are not there yet, but that is our goal,” said John Lindley, president of the Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, in an email to members.
“We intentionally scheduled this meeting for a week after the contract extension expiration to allow for a resolution on our priorities,” Lindley wrote. “Although talks with the AMPTP are continuing, it does not appear an Agreement is imminent. Therefore, on Sunday, September 19, we will hold an online Local 600 nation-wide...
“We continue to work towards reaching an agreement that your bargaining committee and National Executive Board can recommend, and our members can ratify. We are not there yet, but that is our goal,” said John Lindley, president of the Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, in an email to members.
“We intentionally scheduled this meeting for a week after the contract extension expiration to allow for a resolution on our priorities,” Lindley wrote. “Although talks with the AMPTP are continuing, it does not appear an Agreement is imminent. Therefore, on Sunday, September 19, we will hold an online Local 600 nation-wide...
- 9/13/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
A letter from International Cinematographers Guild President John Lindley and 13 other top cinematographers was sent to Hollywood studios urging them to reduce excessively long workday hours on film sets as they resumed talks with IATSE on Tuesday on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Along with Lindley, the letter was signed by four Oscar-winning cinematographers, including Roger A. Deakins, Emmanuel Lubezki (“The Revenant”), Erik Messerschmidt (“Mank”) and John Toll (“Braveheart”).
“We are Local 600 Directors of Photography who are writing to express our ongoing concern about the hazards of unsafe working hours, a practice that continues despite all the medical and indisputable evidence of the harm caused by fatigue,” their letter says. “Most notable are the numerous car accidents our colleagues have suffered in recent years, including the weekend before we entered these negotiations.”
Workday hours have been established by IATSE locals as a major talking point heading into this round of...
Along with Lindley, the letter was signed by four Oscar-winning cinematographers, including Roger A. Deakins, Emmanuel Lubezki (“The Revenant”), Erik Messerschmidt (“Mank”) and John Toll (“Braveheart”).
“We are Local 600 Directors of Photography who are writing to express our ongoing concern about the hazards of unsafe working hours, a practice that continues despite all the medical and indisputable evidence of the harm caused by fatigue,” their letter says. “Most notable are the numerous car accidents our colleagues have suffered in recent years, including the weekend before we entered these negotiations.”
Workday hours have been established by IATSE locals as a major talking point heading into this round of...
- 8/19/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Hollywood cinematographers have signed a letter urging the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to address “the hazards of unsafe working hours” that have plagued the industry for decades.
Among the signatories are Academy Award winners Emmanuel Lubezki (“Gravity”), John Toll (“Braveheart”), Roger Deakins (“1917”), and Erik Messerschmidt (“Mank”), as well as Oscar nominee Rodrigo Prieto (“Brokeback Mountain”).
Also signed by John Lindley — president of the International Cinematographers Guild, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 600 — the letter asks producers “to create meaningful change” now.
The letter was obtained by Deadline and written ahead of Tuesday’s contract negotiations between IATSE and the Producers alliance. The letter “notes that drowsy driving after workdays that can last 14 hours or more have contributed to numerous auto accidents over the years, including one that occurred just before the contract talks began in May.”
Discussions over how to solve the problem of “drowsy driving,...
Among the signatories are Academy Award winners Emmanuel Lubezki (“Gravity”), John Toll (“Braveheart”), Roger Deakins (“1917”), and Erik Messerschmidt (“Mank”), as well as Oscar nominee Rodrigo Prieto (“Brokeback Mountain”).
Also signed by John Lindley — president of the International Cinematographers Guild, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 600 — the letter asks producers “to create meaningful change” now.
The letter was obtained by Deadline and written ahead of Tuesday’s contract negotiations between IATSE and the Producers alliance. The letter “notes that drowsy driving after workdays that can last 14 hours or more have contributed to numerous auto accidents over the years, including one that occurred just before the contract talks began in May.”
Discussions over how to solve the problem of “drowsy driving,...
- 8/19/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Fourteen of Hollywood’s top cinematographers – including Oscar winners John Toll, Roger Deakins, Emmanuel Lubezki and Erik Messerschmidt – have signed a letter urging the member companies of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to finally address “the hazards of unsafe working hours” that have been common in the film and TV industry for decades. Their letter, which also was signed by John Lindley, president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, says “the time to create meaningful change is now.”
The letter, obtained by Deadline and penned before Tuesday’s resumption of contract negotiations between IATSE and the AMPTP, notes that drowsy driving after workdays that can last 14 hours or more have contributed to numerous auto accidents over the years, including one that occurred just before the contract talks began in May.
Hollywood’s Grueling Hours & Drowsy-Driving Problem: Crew Members Speak Out Despite Threat To Careers
“We...
The letter, obtained by Deadline and penned before Tuesday’s resumption of contract negotiations between IATSE and the AMPTP, notes that drowsy driving after workdays that can last 14 hours or more have contributed to numerous auto accidents over the years, including one that occurred just before the contract talks began in May.
Hollywood’s Grueling Hours & Drowsy-Driving Problem: Crew Members Speak Out Despite Threat To Careers
“We...
- 8/19/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
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