THE INSTITUTE FOR CINEMA STUDIES is a non-profit foundation supporting innovation in the film and new media arts.  ICS produces and sponsors work that seeks to elevate human consciousness, promote positive action in the realms of human rights and cultural awareness, and foster stronger communities through the power of emerging forms of media.

ICS was founded by the celebrated Academy Award-winning cinematographer, director, social and political activist Haskell Wexler, A.S.C., and his son, award-winning production sound mixer Jeff Wexler, C.A.S.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Haskell Wexler, Founder - deceased (1922 - 2015)
Secretary/Treasurer, Carol Wexler
Executive Director, Jeffrey S. Wexler, CAS

Board Members
Blase Bonpane - deceased (1929-2019)
Theresa Curtain
John A. Lawrence
Maureen O'Sullivan
P. Scott Sakamoto