Steven Poster, ASC, national president of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600), will present a Masterclass at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP in DUMBO, Brooklyn on November 15, starting at 10 a.m.
Following a screening of Donnie Darko (2001), for which Poster was the director of photography, he will present an overview of his collaboration with director Richard Kelly. He will also share his secrets on how to flourish in the industry.
Steven Poster has a long history as a cinematographer in the business of motion pictures. From legendary films like Rocky V to the controversial, award-winning Madonna video "Like a Prayer," to the indie innovation Donnie Darko, and most recently, Amityville Horror 2015, Poster has made a splash with work that challenges audiences.
For the small screen, Poster was the cinematographer on Mrs. Harris, Roswell, Color of Justice and Courage – all critically acclaimed television movies—as well as on the first episode of the Netflix series Hemlock Grove.
Poster was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie for Phyllis Nagy's Mrs. Harris and for an American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Award for Best Cinematography on Ridley Scott’s Someone to Watch Over Me.
Poster was formerly president of the ASC, where he was responsible for reinvigorating the ASC Technology Committee.
Those interested in attending Masterclass with Steven Poster, ASC – Donnie Darko can register here.
