The third and latest in the “Deep Dive” panel series presented by ICG Magazine, which is published by the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600), will delve into the world of unscripted programming spotlighting NBC’s competition franchise American Ninja Warrior produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions. The virtual panel will take place on November 12 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM (PST).
Under the restrictions of COVID-19 safety protocols, the American Ninja Warrior team faced the greatest challenges of its 12 seasons. The show’s Local 600 crew typically visits eight cities in a season. But the latest season had them isolated in a “bubble” in St. Louis for several weeks, with social distancing and individual PPE requirements strictly followed–a tough requirement but particularly so for this action-heavy series.
Heading the panel will be ANW’s DP/lighting designer Adam Biggs, who will be joined by two-time Emmy®-nominated DGA director Patrick McManus, four-time Emmy®-nominated PGA executive producer Kristen Stabile and Local 600 camera operator Daniel Whiteneck, who has worked on ANW for nine seasons. ICG Magazine executive editor David Geffner will moderate the conversation with the first unscripted broadcast series to safely return to work during the global pandemic. To register, click here.
Upcoming Deep Dive panels will explore the outer limits of VFX for television on Disney+’s The Mandalorian, Season 2, and the challenge of going from stage to screen with Amazon Studios’ upcoming theatrical feature One Night in Miami.
American Film Market will return to Los Angeles
The American Film Market is coming back to Los Angeles for its 46th edition (November 11-16, 2025). Last year’s AFM® detoured to Las Vegas but now the event will return to L.A., shifting from its former Santa Monica roost to a new venue--the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, ideally situated just minutes from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Westwood, and next door to the AMC Century City 15 for screenings.
In the aftermath of the recent devastating fires in the L.A. area, the decision to again hold AFM in Southern California takes on an added significance. The business generated by the event can contribute to the economy of a city (where AFM started) that is a vital hub of the industry.
Over the decades, AFM has evolved from solely a transactional space into an essential event where industry leaders come together to launch the latest films and projects, assess the marketplace, share insights, and stay abreast of the rapid changes shaping the business.
Details about exhibition opportunities, registration, and the event’s agenda will be available shortly.
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