ICSC ’11 GROUP STATEMENT

In a historic first for the motion picture & television industry,
cinematographers from around the world gathered for the 2011
International Cinematography Summit Conference (ICSC), an
event organized by the American Society of Cinematographers.

The purpose was to discuss important issues of common concern
and to reaffirm the significant role of the cinematographer in the
creation of moving images. Among the subjects addressed were
new and evolving technologies, the education of future
cinematographers, and the fostering of communications between
the world’s cinematography societies.

A consensus was reached to secure the cinematographers’ status
as key collaborators within the global film industry.
The societies assert that cinematographers are co-authors of the
works they shoot, and thus entitled to maintain and control the
integrity of the image — not only during production, but throughout
the entire creative process, from pre production through post and
final release in all forms.

The societies issued a collective statement of purpose, declaring;
“Cinematographers must continue the development of our craft as
an art form, and at all levels, promote the highest standards of
visual storytelling within the creative community.”
Our vision is to foster and encourage dialogue between all
Societies, Governments, Ministers of Culture, Manufacturers,
Producers and Directors to further nurture and protect the visual
integrity of the final product.

We, as cinematographers are the custodians of the image. This is
our heritage and our responsibility”.

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