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2010 EMERGING CINEMATOGRAPHERS AWARDS
Date: September 26, 2010
Directors Guild of America
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
About the ECA
ICG JUDGES SELECT ECA SHORTS TO BE SCREENED SEPTEMBER 26
ICG judges across the country have selected the honorees for the 14th annual
Emerging Cinematographers Awards. The short films will be screened at the
Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles on September 26.
Tod Campbell, an operator out of Austin TX, was chosen for his 13 minute film
"The Big Bends;" second assistant Cameron Duncan, from Venice CA, for the 20
minute "Mr Marceau;" Stephanie Dufford, based in Los Angeles, also a second
assistant, honored for "The Fantastic Magnifico," with a running time of 11
minutes. Loader, Santa Monica's Patrick Jones' "Android Love" came in at 18
minutes, while Rodney Lamborn, operator living in New York, will show his
"Meridian," which at 2.36 minutes is the shortest film in the group. Operator
Samuel Pinger from Pasadena was honored for his 15 minute "The Cycle;" John
Snedden, living in San Diego, also an operator, was selected for his "Brite
Eyes," clocked in at 12 minutes. Rounding out the group is first assistant,
Brian Udoff, whose 26 minute "Les Mouches" is the longest film to be screened.
He lives in Los Angeles. In addition, there are two honorable mentions-operators Tim Bellen, from Santa Rosa CA and Aaron Medick, living in Astoria NY, whose films are respectively titled "State of Grace" and "Weequahic."
The ECA committee is chaired by Jim Matlosz.
Nurturing talent and giving promising cinematographers the crucial exposure they need to succeed in the Motion Picture Industry lies at the heart of the International Cinematographers Guild's annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards.
Many of the past recipients have moved on to enjoy successful careers behind the lens, including:
- Amy Vincent, Director of Photography, Hustle and Flow, Eve's Bayou and The Caveman's Valentine;
- Ken Glassing, Full Time Main Unit Director of Photography, CSI: Miami;
- Josh Bleibtreu, Second Unit Director of Photography, Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Van Helsing, The Punisher and two years on X-Files;
- Founder Robert Kositchek, Jr., Second unit Director of Photography, The Pretender, Insert Unit DP on The X-Files, Second Unit on 24, Director of Photography on Heroes Under Fire and The True Story Of Che Guevara
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Steven Poster
"This is one of the warmest industry events I have ever been to. To be able to honor the newest and brightest talent as Cinematographers on the rise is a great gift for all of us. To help these emerging artists launch their careers is a privilege. The ICG should feel proud to offer this to our members."
Jim Matlosz
"I was thrilled and excited to see such a wonderful turn out for our films, from the film makers to the audience to our esteemed guest cinematographers, I would like to send out a personal thanks, for supporting our future cinematographers and the ECA."
Rob Kositchek
"We, the membership of Local 600, should be very proud of the evolution of this event and the direction our Guild is taking towards it's future."
Rachel Levine
"I have never been more proud to have been selected for this years Emerging Cinematography event. Local 600 really put a lot of effort into the advancement of the careers of this years winners. It is really special to support the up and coming talent within our union."
Josh Ellis
"This was quite a magical experience. To be honored on stage in front of so many of my heroes was more exhilarating than I had expected."
Layton Blaylock
"Wow, what a thrill it was when I received the call from Steven Poster that I had been selected as an Emerging Cinematographer Award honoree! And, then my stay in LA and the awards ceremony were fabulous. The guild and the sponsors did a great job of making us all feel very special. What a treat!"
Michael Svitak
"The setting was very impressive. I feel lucky to have the opportunity for the film I shot to be screened among some incredible work by other emerging cinematographers."
For Sponsorship opportunities or more information please contact Event Coordinator Christal Buguina at
323-969-2728 or email Christal.Buguina@ipgla.com
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