A Call for a Global Forum by Guillermo Navarro, ASC, AMC

A call for a Global Forum dedicated to inspiring UNESCO to declare the medium of film a World Heritage was given unanimous support at the Imago General Assembly in Rome.
Oscar winner Guillermo Navarro ASC, AMC (El Laberinto Del Fauno- Pan’s Labyrinth) has invited supporters of his message to UNESCO to share his inspirational message at Cine Gear due to be held in Los Angeles from June 3rd to 6th.
Guillermo’s appeal to the World fraternity of cinematographers states:

“I believe that it is both important and appropriate for cinematographers and other film makers from around the world to unite by asking UNESCO to recognize the important role that film has played in our culture by declaring it a World Heritage. I am talking about the celluloid itself. Since film was invented a little more than 100 years ago, it has become a universal medium for telling stories that have entertained and enlightened people in every corner of the world. Film is also the Rosetta stone of our times. The films that were created in the past and those that are being produced today is the window which will allow future generations to see who we were. What we did and how we felt about our world. That is why I am asking cinematographers and all other filmmakers to band together in a global forum dedicated to inspiring UNESCO to declare the medium of film a world heritage.”

Imago supports Guillermo’s initiative and would welcome a debate on this issue at the proposed World Conference of Cinematographers planned to be held in Budapest later in the year.