CSC committees drive the organization’s core work, each taking ownership of a critical area that shapes the Society’s impact, standards, and member experience. These committees provide leadership, oversight, and expertise, ensuring the CSC stays accountable, forward-looking, and aligned with the evolving needs of our community.
The CSC runs on member involvement – every screening, award show, workshop, and community initiative exists because members step up to make it happen.
Committees are where that work takes shape. When members contribute their time, expertise, and perspective – whether through committees, events, or mentorship – the entire Society moves forward.
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Committee chairs review all submissions and bring on new members based on current needs and capacity.
CSC Operations Committees
Membership
The Membership Committee manages the CSC’s intake and evaluation process. It reviews and approves membership applications, coordinates Full Member Juries as required, and conducts interviews to ensure applicants meet the Society’s standards and contribute to the strength of the CSC community. Moving forward, it will look at outreach to bring more cinematographers into the society.
Member Engagement
The Member Engagement Committee focuses on activating and connecting CSC members by improving communication, promoting inclusivity, and developing volunteer and orientation programs. It works to ensure equitable access and representation across regions and communities, collaborating with other committees to support the CSC’s strategic goals.
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Associate Member (Co-Chair)
Awards
The Awards Committee manages the CSC’s annual awards process. It establishes the categories and overall rules. It oversees all submissions, organizes award juries, and ensures the judging process is consistent, credible, and aligned with CSC standards. All this culminates in the Society’s flagship event, the Awards Gala.
Education
The Education Committee strengthens CSC’s training and learning ecosystem by guiding the development of specialized workshops and educational programs that advance cinematography and support an inclusive community. It ensures CSC-produced workshops are high-quality, timely, and relevant, and supports all education-related initiatives across the organization.
Associate Member (Co-Chair)
Associate Member (Co-Chair)
Diversity
The Diversity Committee ensures that equity, diversity, and inclusion remain at the core of CSC’s decisions and actions. It advises staff and leadership on building and maintaining programs that improve industry access for marginalized communities, and works to identify and dismantle barriers faced by BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and female-identifying members.
Associate Member (Co-chair)
Associate Member (Co-chair)
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Mentorship
The Mentorship Committee oversees an ongoing program designed to make cinematography more inclusive and expand diversity behind the camera. It pairs mentors and mentees, recruits Full and Associate Members as mentors, and sets clear expectations for both roles. The committee prioritizes applicants from underrepresented groups while welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. It also checks in on pairings to ensure they’re progressing effectively and reviews feedback and data to continually refine and strengthen the program.
Associate Member (Co-Chair)
Associate Member (Co-Chair)