New York – On January 15, 2013, IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb was elected to serve on the board of the Museum of the Moving Image.

President Loeb was unanimously elected to serve on the Museum’s board of trustees, which is chaired by Herbert S. Schlosser.

Based in Astoria, NY, the Museum of the Moving Image “advances the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.” Along with their exhibitions, the Museum has a diverse screening program, holds public discussions with creative professionals in the film, television, and digital media industry, and holds education programs that serve students, teachers, and working professionals.

“I am proud to have been elected to the Board. The museum celebrates the history and heritage of the technical and artistic trades that the IATSE represents,” said President Loeb. “I look forward to working with the Museum to share the magic of the movies with the public for years to come.”

For more information about the Museum of the Moving Image, visit: http://www.movingimage.us