IMAGO Resolution of Support for Camerimage

A Resolution to the Minister of Culture in Warsaw and representatives of the City of Lodz was unanimously passed at the recent General Assembly of the Federation. In the form of an open letter of support to secure the future of Camerimage it states:
This Annual General Assembly of Imago, the European Federation of Cinematographers, represented in Rome by 28 of our 38 Societies Worldwide appeals to the Polish Minister of Culture and Representatives of the city of Lodz to secure the future of Plus Camerimage.

This Film Festival dedicated to the Art of Cinematography has developed over many years into a highly respected International event, a testimony to the cultural values of the Polish people. It is unique to the World.
The vision of its founder Marek Zydowicz is admired by the countless cinematographers and students who have learnt to regard Poland and Lodz as the spiritual home of the Art of Cinematography.

This meeting, which includes delegates from Japan, New Zealand and Australia, respectfully suggests that not to continue to support such an internationally important Festival will be regarded as a decision amounting to cultural vandalism.
All the Societies of Imago have enthusiastically supported Plus Camerimage. It is a gem in the calendar of International cultural exchange and understanding between Cinematographers and students. It is a treasure for which Poland and the city of Lodz should have just pride.
Please do your utmost to ensure PlusCamerimage continues to survive and prosper.
Nigel Walters BSC
Imago President.

A full report on the Rome Conference will appear shortly. Imago is delighted to welcome Israel to our family of Societies of Cinematographers. One of their two delegates present was Giora Bajech who won the Golden Frog at Camerimage last November for his cinematography on “Lebanon”.