International Cinematographers Guild

This city rarely sleeps, yet behind the scenes of every blockbuster and indie flick sits a silent force shaping the craft. International Cinematographers Guild anchors the labor side of filmmaking in New York, keeping crews protected, compensated, and informed. From contract reviews to on-set safety advisory, the focus stays on the craftspeople who frame every shot, light every scene, and carry the visual language of modern storytelling. The ninth-floor office at 70 W 36th St. 9th floor, New York, NY 10018 puts the guild a few blocks south of Koreatown and west of Herald Square—easy to reach, hard to miss if you know where to look. Members tap into collective bargaining, health plans, and pension funds that many freelancers wouldn’t dare negotiate alone. Need legal guidance on a shoot? They’ll connect you. Wondering about residuals or new guild safety protocols? A quick call lands you in the right queue. Reach them by phone at (212) 647-7300 or drop a pin on the map for precise walking directions. We’ve all wandered past the entrance more times than we’d admit—next time you need backup on set, the door is right there.