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On behalf of the International Cinematographers Guild and me, we are deeply saddened by the death of one of our most esteemed board members, Haskell Wexler. 

Influential cinematographer and social documentarian Haskell Wexler, who won Oscars for his work in both arenas, has died. He was 93.

LOS ANGELES - Legendary lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman are to receive the Special Award of Merit at the 53rd Annual International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists Awards, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, February 26, 2016. They are being recognized for their unparalleled record in the creation of memorable songs that are now part of the American psyche. Their lyrics are instantly recognizable, with such songs as "The Windmills of Your Mind" and "The Way We Were." Read full press release

For those who attended the Western Region Holiday Open House Party, download your photo(s) here. For member privacy, you will be asked to log in to view the website link.

LOS ANGELES - FX Networks CEO John Landgraf will be named the Television Showman of the Year at the 53rd Annual International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists Awards, honoring excellence in publicity and promotion for motion pictures and television programs, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, February 26. Read full press release

The International Cinematographers Guild Scholarship Fund is offering ten $4,000.00 educational grants for members, and children, step-children, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and dependents of members where legal guardianship applies (collectively referred to as "Children") of International Cinematographers Guild members in good standing, or children of deceased members (whose passing was within one year of November 1, 2015).

See some of the Award Season's best foreign, doc and award films followed by conversations with A-List talent, directors and more. Free with priority seating for Guild members. Register for First Take and TheWrap's Screening Series. View the full list of screenings.

The 1st Ballot for the 53rd Annual Publicist Awards Luncheon were emailed to Active Publicists on Friday, November 13. If you are an Active Publicist and did not receive your ballot, please contact Joanna at 323-969-2741 or JMousseau@icg600.com.

Rebecca Rhine has been named the new National Executive Director of the 7,700-member International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE local 600) succeeding Bruce Doering effective December 1, it was announced yesterday by Guild President Steven Poster during the Guild's National Executive Board held in Century City.

Every year we are offered Academy screenings for our members. To view the list of screenings, visit our Academy Awards page and RSVP by clicking on the link of the show.

The 13 local unions representing over 43,000 members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) working in motion picture and television production have ratified the new Producer-IATSE Basic Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

An annual internship and training program has been established in honor of Sarah Jones, the 27-year-old camera assistant who was killed last year in Georgia on the set of Midnight Rider.