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Skip to main content November 4, 2025 3:01pm Share on Facebook Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment A view of the International Cinematographers Guild building in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner for PMC Share on Facebook Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment The International Cinematographers Guild has decided to shutter its nearly century-old ICG Magazine publication as it transitions to “new ways of connecting with members.” The union’s national president John Lindley told members last week that its national executive board made the decision after “thoughtful discussion” about how to communicate with its roughly 10,000 members. “After thoughtful discussion, the Board made the difficult choice to sunset ICG Magazine as we transition toward new ways of connecting with members,” the message stated. “This decision was not made lightly.” Related Stories As Condé Nast Folds Teen Vogue Into Vogue's Website, NewsGuild Condemns the Plan LACMA Staff Seeks to Unionize, Citing Low Wages and "Expanded Workloads" ICG Magazine’s last issue will be in December, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It has been publishing in some way, shape or form since 1929, when it was named The International Photographer. The union declined to comment on whether the move prompted any layoffs. Released on a monthly basis, ICG Magazine is known for publishing profiles of members and features about new film and television releases that focus on camera and publicity work. (The union represents members of the camera department and studio publicists.) Lindley extolled the magazine’s work in his message, adding, “The Board deeply values the magazine’s legacy and the many talented individuals whose creativity and commitment have sustained it throughout its long history. We are forever grateful for their contributions and the lasting impact of their work.” In the place of the publication, the union is launching a “new bi-monthly printed newsletter” that will also be available online. The union intends to launch the newsletter in early 2026. In May the union launched a podcast, hosted by ICG Magazine executive editor David Geffner. The union declined to comment on the fate of the podcast, which so far has published just six episodes, its latest in June. As ICG Magazine folds, other Hollywood unions continue to publish internal periodicals. As of press time, at least, SAG-AFTRA Magazine, DGA Monthly, Written By (the Writers Guild of America West magazine) and Cinemontage (from the Motion Picture Editors Guild) were still going strong. In a statement to THR about the move, the union said, “The shared stories and connections made for nearly a century will continue to be a part of the International Cinematographers Guild’s legacy.” An issue of The International Photographer, circa 1929. Media History Digital Library THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Broadway Box Office: Halloween Hits Industry Grosses As Several New Shows Start Big-Budget F1 Netflix Miniseries ‘Senna’ Sparks Copyright Lawsuit Fox Entertainment Fox Entertainment Acquires Scripted Podcast Platform Meet Cute Podcast Industry Netflix Starts Bigger Push Into Video Podcasts paramount skydance Paramount Skydance Reorganizes Linear TV Business Under George Cheeks MSNBC Launches “We the People” Ad Campaign to Debut MS NOW Brand Name The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Powered by WordPress.com VIP
