Colorist Society Member NewsletterFebruary 2026 President's StatementKevin Shaw, CSI
As we begin 2026, I’m proud to note that this year marks the Colorist Society’s 10th anniversary—and it follows a year of remarkable achievements for our organization. Our membership continues to grow steadily, both overall and through our chapters across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia/New Zealand, reinforcing our truly global community of colorists.
In 2025, we further consolidated our popular Colorist Mixers, held in tandem with four major industry events—NAB in Las Vegas, BIRTV in Beijing, IBC in Amsterdam, and Camerimage in Toruń. Produced with iColorist and the generous support of our sponsors, these well-attended gatherings continue a tradition that dates to the Telecine Internet Group of the 1990s. We look forward to seeing many of you again at the 2026 Colorist Mixers. IMDb and IMDbPro’s New Color Department Credit Category
As of this date, there are more than 866,000 Color Department credits on IMDb/IMDbPro! Colorists who have added their professions to their name pages are also now discoverable via IMDbPro advanced search. Colorist credits are now displayed in a consistent and coherent manner, making it easier to connect with other professionals, promote work, and pursue new opportunities. Colorist Society members are eligible for discounted membership in IMDbPro. Check the Members Only section of the website for the discount code. Colorist Society Welcomes Four New Sponsors
Colorist Society is pleased to announce four new corporate sponsors, Conform Tools, Dehancer, HAL Picture and Sony. We sincerely appreciate their support for our organization and our Colorist Mixers. We also have high regard for the excellent tools they offer for color professionals. We look forward to working with them in the year ahead. We value all our sponsors who also include ACES, ASUS, Barco, Blackmagic Design, Calman, Dolby, Flanders Scientific, LucidLink and UHD World Association.
Colorist Society corporate sponsors benefit from valuable exposure through our website, member newsletter and public relations outreach. Sponsors also gain access to our growing social community, including our more than 5,300 followers on Facebook, and over 105,000 Instagram followers. Our daily social posts reach on average more than 9,000 community members. Four Colorist Mixers Planned for 2026
Building on our success in 2025, Colorist Society will host Colorist Mixers at NAB, BIRTV, IBC and Camerimage this year. The events will be hosted with iColorist and made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. We look forward to reuniting with members and other industry professionals at these wonderful events. Please join us for the camaraderie and networking, informative presentations and loads of terrific prizes. Tickets for the NAB Mixer will be available soon.
Our most recent Mixer was held in November at Camerimage in tandem with the FilmLight Colour Awards. Photos from the awards ceremony and the Mixer are available here. Colorist Society and International Color Academy hosted a Virtual Mixer on January 22. If you missed it, you can see it on YouTube. New Colorist Society Membership Card
Colorist Society has introduced a new personalized membership card. Available to Full Members through the Member section of the website, the card serves as proof of your standing as a color professional. Details coming soon! Dale Grahn Reflects on Crafting the Distinctive Look of Saving Private Ryan
Celebrated color timer Dale Grahn, CSI, helped shape the look of modern cinema through his work with directors including Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and cinematographers Janusz Kamiński, Michael Ballhaus and John Mathieson. A Colorist Society Fellow, Grahn also helped to inspire the formation of the organization through his belief that there could be no recognition for color professionals without representation.
A defining project in Grahn’s remarkable career was Saving Private Ryan, the 1998 feature from Steven Spielberg and cinematographer Janusz Kamiński. The film’s stark, desaturated aesthetic has since become synonymous with its depiction of the Normandy invasion. But for Grahn, the path to achieving that look was anything but routine. Take Part in the University of Lausanne’s Scientific Survey on Color and Emotion
Colour Experience Research Group of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, is inviting Colorist Society members to take part in a scientific study exploring how people perceive color and the impact of color on emotions. You can take part by completing a 20-minute survey linked here.
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Last fall, following a lengthy campaign led by the Colorist Society, IMDb and IMDbPro added a new Color Department credit category to its name and title pages. The change marked a huge milestone for Colorist Society and our members and for how our work is recognized across the film and television industry.
