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ABOUT THE ECAS AND AWARDS HISTORY

Nurturing talent and giving promising cinematographers the crucial exposure they need to succeed in the Motion Picture Industry lies at the heart of the International Cinematographers Guild’s annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards.

Rob Kositchek, Jr.Founded 1996 by Cinematographer Rob Kositchek, Jr. Kositchek found his inspiration to honor exciting new talent when he attended “First Look,” the University of Southern California Film Showcase. With the support of (then) ICG President, George Spiro Dibie, ASC, the Awards were established under the “Film Showcase” banner.

George Spiro Dibie
Since inception more than 1,000 short film entries have been submitted by Camera Operators and Assistants, proving that there is a much needed forum for budding cinematographers to show their craft. The winning films are selected by a panel of judges comprised of ICG members from all over the country. Each film is no more than 30 minutes in length.