ICG Magazine to Cease Publication

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 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.”