Rebecca Rhine has been named the new national executive director of the 7,700-member International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) succeeding Bruce Doering effective December 1, it was announced on Sunday (10/18) by ICG president Steven Poster during the Guild’s national executive board held in Century City, Calif.
As such, Rhine becomes the first woman in a largely male dominated industry to hold that position in the Guild working in film, television and commercials, representing DPs, camera operators, VFX supervisors, still photographers, camera assistant, film loaders, all members of camera crews, and publicists. Doering is retiring from the Guild, after a tenure of 30 years, at the end of December, 2015, and will aid in a smooth transition of duties.
To assume her new ICG position, Rhine departs as executive director of Municipal Executives Association, labor representatives for managers in the city and county of San Francisco, a position she held for eight and a half years. Prior to that she served as Northern Area director of SEIU Local 1000, a union representing more than 95,000 California employees. From January, 2002 to September, 2005, she was assistant national executive director of AFTRA involved with national oversight of public policy and strategic planning. Earlier Rhine served as executive director of AFT University Council (UC-AFT) representing lecturers and librarians on the nine University of California campuses and served for more than 10 years as executive director of an AFTRA/SAG Local in San Francisco. She is a graduate of Golden Gate University.
Working with the national executive board and officers of the Guild, Rhine will take on responsibilities that include negotiating and administering the Guild’s local agreement with the major producers, supervising a full time staff of 50 and working closely with other IATSE Locals and the International to advance the interests of the union.
Said Poster, “Given the complexity and uniqueness of the ICG, our Guild is extremely fortunate to have an executive of Rebecca’s stature take the position that Bruce Doering filled so well for 30 years.”
“I am extremely gratified for the opportunity to join such a creative and distinguished organization and look forward to building on the substantial progress made by the Guild on a wide range of industry issues that impact working men and women,” commented Rhine.
The ICG search process was handled by the national officers in close collaboration with the worldwide executive search firm of Korn Ferry. The recommendation was then approved by the national executive board at their regularly scheduled meeting this weekend.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More