Former Cinematographers Guild Head John Lindley Elected to Return as Local 600’s President

John Lindley has been elected national president of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), returning to a role that he held from March 2020 to June 2022, during which time he led the Guild’s emphasis on set safety following the accidental death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.”
In 2022, he announced that he would not to run for re-election. Lindley succeeds current national president Baird Benton Steptoe Sr.
According to the Guild, 35.6% of eligible voters cast a ballot in this election. The tentative vote tally results for the office of national president were John Lindley with 1482 votes; Dave Perkal, with 685; and Steptoe, who was running for re-election, with 591. The tentative election results are not final until the Local 600 election committee’s report is accepted by the outgoing national executive board at its June 21 meeting.
Jamie Silverstein, who ran unopposed, will serve as national vice president, based out of the Eastern region.
In 2022, he announced that he would not to run for re-election. Lindley succeeds current national president Baird Benton Steptoe Sr.
According to the Guild, 35.6% of eligible voters cast a ballot in this election. The tentative vote tally results for the office of national president were John Lindley with 1482 votes; Dave Perkal, with 685; and Steptoe, who was running for re-election, with 591. The tentative election results are not final until the Local 600 election committee’s report is accepted by the outgoing national executive board at its June 21 meeting.
Jamie Silverstein, who ran unopposed, will serve as national vice president, based out of the Eastern region.
- 4/29/2025
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety - Film News
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