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MillimeterThe International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) has named nine winners in its seventh annual Film Showcase competition. They are Eric Roy Anderson for "The Yellow Bird," Mark Gilmer for "The Good Things," Brian Glover for "Salvation," Alec Hirschfeld for "Accabonac Harbor," Samuel Levy for "Diet," Scott Peck for "Marked," Christopher Probst for "The Night Before," Bruce Ready for "State of the Artist," and Mariana Sanchez de Antunano for "Naiad." The 2003 Film Showcase will premiere Sunday, April 27, at the Directors Guild of America (DGA).
"This Showcase is a preview of the future of the art of filmmaking," says National Guild President George Spiro Dibie, ASC. "It demonstrates a deep reservoir of talent in our Guild that bodes well for the future. The films selected by our judges are all small works of art where the cinematographers played important roles in creating entertaining and interesting stories."
The competition is open to all ICG members who are still photographers, film loaders, assistants and operators. Entries must be 30 minutes or less. There were some 65 entries that were evaluated on how artfully the scripts and performances were translated into moving images that served the stories.
The annual competition was launched in 1997 based on a suggestion by Rob Kostichek, a Guild member and camera operator. The goal was to provide an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers in the Guild, not ranked as directors of photography, to showcase their talent.
Kostichek notes that many camera crewmembers collaborate with directors on the production of short films, that provide opportunities to showcase their talent. Judging was done by some of the industry's top cinematographers who were impressed by the display of artistry and skill in many different films.
"It was an incredibly difficult decision," says Russ Alsobrook, ASC, one of the judges. "There were many wonderful films where the cinematographers displayed awesome talent and impressive skill. The final nine films are extraordinary, each in their own way. You aren't going to see better films or displays of talent at any festival. This is also a great showcase for the writers, directors, actors and everyone else who was involved in creating these films."
The ICG Film Showcase premieres at the DGA theatre on April 27 at 3 p.m., followed by a reception (no RSVP necessary). Additional screenings of the Showcase are slated for the Cannes International Film Festival on May 20, New York on May 31 at the DGA theatre, and other cities around the country.
Dibie says that the ICG Film Showcase is one of many initiatives sponsored by the Guild for the purpose of helping its 6,000 members gain recognition and advance in their careers. Kodak has sponsored the Showcase screenings since their inception.
For more information, visit the ICG website at www.cameraguild.com