Michael Chambliss, the Assistant Western Region Director and advanced production technology specialist for the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) IATSE Local 600, focuses on the integration of new forms of programming and emerging production methods into the craft of cinematography and camera crew practices. He is the ICG’s representative on several industry forums including the American Society of Cinematographers’ (ASC) Motion Imaging Technology Council (MITC), the Hollywood Production Alliance, the Entertainment Technology Center @ USC projects, and the Industry Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee.

Prior to coordinating the ICG’s technology initiatives and western region business representatives, Michael worked as a director of photography and camera operator on motion pictures and television series as well as earning a Peabody Award as a documentary director/DP and consulting for media technology investment groups.