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Milton L. Keslow, co-founder of General Camera, a leading supplier of motion picture equipment for over 30 years, died on 12/29/2015. He was 80 years old.

Hungarian-born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, winner of an Oscar for his achievements on “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and a nominee for “The Deer Hunter,” “The River” (1984) and the “The Black Dahlia” (2006), has died at 85.

The cinematography world lost a great talent today. Vilmos’ genius was not only in his images, but in his sense of duty to honest storytelling.

Murray Weissman, a well-regarded Hollywood publicist and awards consultant, died Monday of complications from pancreatic cancer at his Los Angeles home. He was 90.

Influential cinematographer and social documentarian Haskell Wexler, who won Oscars for his work in both arenas, has died. He was 93.

On behalf of the International Cinematographers Guild and me, we are deeply saddened by the death of one of our most esteemed board members, Haskell Wexler. 

LOS ANGELES - Legendary lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman are to receive the Special Award of Merit at the 53rd Annual International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists Awards, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, February 26, 2016. They are being recognized for their unparalleled record in the creation of memorable songs that are now part of the American psyche. Their lyrics are instantly recognizable, with such songs as "The Windmills of Your Mind" and "The Way We Were." Read full press release

For those who attended the Western Region Holiday Open House Party, download your photo(s) here. For member privacy, you will be asked to log in to view the website link.

LOS ANGELES - FX Networks CEO John Landgraf will be named the Television Showman of the Year at the 53rd Annual International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists Awards, honoring excellence in publicity and promotion for motion pictures and television programs, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, February 26. Read full press release

The International Cinematographers Guild Scholarship Fund is offering ten $4,000.00 educational grants for members, and children, step-children, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and dependents of members where legal guardianship applies (collectively referred to as "Children") of International Cinematographers Guild members in good standing, or children of deceased members (whose passing was within one year of November 1, 2015).

See some of the Award Season's best foreign, doc and award films followed by conversations with A-List talent, directors and more. Free with priority seating for Guild members. Register for First Take and TheWrap's Screening Series. View the full list of screenings.

The 1st Ballot for the 53rd Annual Publicist Awards Luncheon were emailed to Active Publicists on Friday, November 13. If you are an Active Publicist and did not receive your ballot, please contact Joanna at 323-969-2741 or JMousseau@icg600.com.