We invite you to join us for the 5th edition of IMAGO Art & Tech: NANLUX, taking place on Sunday, September 27th. This special session features Steven Fierberg, ASC (Emily in Paris, The Affair, Entourage), Julia …
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IMAGO Awards 2027 – Call for Submissions
Dear IMAGO Member Societies, As previously announced, IMAGO is bringing back its international awards program to celebrate outstanding cinematography and highlight exceptional work from across our Member Societies. Submissions are now open! (click …
A Study of the DZO Arles Lenses, by Alfonso Parra
In this article, we analyze the optical performance of selected DZO Arles lenses, with particular emphasis on resolution, contrast, and the overall consistency of the lens set, in the context of the production of the feature film Indeleble. The film’s …
ITC — IAGA 2026 Annual Report
Read ITC’s annual report below. …
IMAGO official dialogue partner of the European Parliament and the European Commission
IMAGO – International Federation of Cinematographers – is now officially registered in the EU Transparency Register as a dialogue partner of the European Parliament and the European Commission. The IMAGO Board would like to expressly acknowledge and thank …
The Character of Shadow, by Alfonso Parra, AEC
"The Character of Shadow" examines noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and dynamic range in the Sony BURANO operating in Cine EI mode. Through instrumental testing and the analysis of production footage, it explores how dual-base EI, noise reduction, and …
PÖFF – Call for Emerging Cinematographers
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) announce that applications are officially open for the 2026 edition of Frame Within A Frame (FWF) Premier hands-on masterclass in Tallinn and Helsinki …
Cinematography Award in Slovenia – the 11. IRIS Awards 2026
Place & Date: Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenian Cinematheque, 25th April 2026 Slovenian Society of Cinematographers (ZFS) is committed to the progress and development of professional cinematography, it advocates respect of moral and ethical principles of …
The IMAGO Mentorship Program
In the fall of 2025, IMAGO launched its first Mentorship Program with two simple but important goals: to support the professional development of young cinematographers, and to bring member societies closer together through real, human exchange. How it …
Call for testimonials BROKEN TURNAROUND
Dear Colleagues! The British union BECTU has welcomed our study BEHIND THE LENS as an essential foundation for improving working conditions internationally. They have therefore invited the IMAGO Working Conditions Committee to collaborate on the launch of …
IAGA 2026 – Letter from AAC
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IMAGO Statement on Artificial Intelligence, Cinematographic Authorship, and Creative Responsibility
Adopted at the General Assembly of IMAGO (IAGA), Vienna, March 2026 Gathered in Vienna for the General Assembly of IMAGO, the International Federation of Cinematographers – representing national cinematographers’ societies from around the world – reaffirms …


