John Lindley Elected President of International Cinematographers Guild
“Discipline of Desires” cinematographer John Lindley has been elected on the new nationwide president of the Worldwide Cinematographers Guild, a month after Lewis Rothenberg resigned from the publish.
The information was introduced Sunday following an internet assembly of the nationwide govt board. He’ll serve for the remaining two years and two months of Rothenberg’s time period. Rothenberg, who was elected over incumbent Steven Poster final Could, left the publish partly resulting from his refusal to vary his authorized residence from New Jersey to Los Angeles, as required by the native guidelines.
Lindley was the second nationwide vice chairman of the guild and has served on the nationwide govt board for 13 years. His characteristic movie cinematography credit embody “Pleasantville,” “You’ve Bought Mail,” and “Sneakers,” whereas his latest credit embody “Citadel Rock,” “Unbelievable,” “Divorce” and “Snowfall.”
Lindley mentioned, “I’m honored to be elected by the Nationwide Govt Board to serve the members of Native 600 as Nationwide President at this difficult time of change within the business and our nation. I’m additionally grateful to Dejan Georgevich for stepping in as interim nationwide president and for the dedication and ability of Nationwide Govt Director Rebecca Rhine and all the workers. Our management group will now proceed the essential work of our members and our union.”
Baird Steptoe Sr. was elected second nationwide vice chairman to fill Lindley’s slot. His credit embody “Congo,” “The Bodyguard” and “The Occurring.”
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The ICG had initially deliberate to carry an in-person assembly in Los Angeles, however then opted for an internet assembly resulting from security considerations created by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. The 93 seated board members and alternates logged on to Zoom to take part within the full nominating and voting course of. TrueBallot administered the web election.
The ICG leaders instructed members on Saturday that there can be no cost for coronavirus testing for contributors within the Movement Image Business well being plan. The ICG operates as Native 600 of the Worldwide Alliance of Theatrical Stage Staff. It’s the most important IATSE native in Hollywood and represents the below-the-line digital camera crews together with publicists.
