The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named 10 honorees for the 2022 Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), spotlighting promising cinematographers and providing crucial exposure needed to succeed in the motion picture industry. The collection of 10 selected short films will be showcased at the ECA event on October 2, 2022, at the Wolf Theatre in the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center, followed by a cocktail reception.
The winning filmmakers, who have been selected from 108 submissions nationwide, are:
- Andrew Aiello, for the short titled Green Cobra
- Austin Scott Ahlborg, Lotus
- Jac Cheairs, KENOBI: A Star Wars Fan Film
- Morgan Gardiner, Molly Robber
- Gregor Tavenner, Pleasant Canyon
- Jason Chau, Sting
- Michael Tedford, The Elder Scrolls Legends
- Leonard P. Walsh, Kingsnake
- Eric M. Hurt, Singularity
- Allie Schultz, Your Monster
Steven Poster, ASC, co-chair of the Guild's ECA committee and former ICG national president, said, “The Emerging Cinematographer Awards creates opportunity when it is most needed. There are no rules for getting your first break but being part of this talented group of newer cinematographers provides a golden chance to shine in a very tough market.”
Jimmy Matlosz, co-chair of the Guild’s ECA committee added, “The ECA’s are back, and we are excited to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of these very talented filmmakers. Each year the competition is increasingly more challenging, and we look forward to spotlighting these emerging cinematographers from across the country.”
ICG’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards gives Local 600 members an opportunity to present themselves as directors of photography by submitting a short film with a running time of 30 minutes or less for consideration. The awards are open to any member of the Guild who is not already classified as a DP. The films are selected by a panel of ICG members from across the country.
