Cinematographers Guild Shutters Nearly Century-Old Magazine

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.”

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…