Friday 26 June

Digital Cinema Exhibition: Opportunities & Challenges

10:00 - 15:30 at Cineworld 2

How much will it cost? Where do I get funding? What about maintenance? When will 35mm prints become harder to obtain? Will small cinemas get digital films on release? What are the digital 3D systems available? What are the options around 3D glasses? How do I access alternative content?

These are some of the many questions confronting exhibitors considering whether to convert from the longstanding 35mm format to digital cinema. There is no shortage of information available, but many remain confused by the variety of different facts and figures in circulation.

This presentation, undertaken by the Cinema Exhibitors’ Association and the UK Film Council with the support of Screen Digest, will attempt to provide answers. Setting out an objective view of the financial, operational and technical issues presented by digital cinema, it will also offer an opportunity to hear first hand-from exhibitors with practical experience of digital cinema operation.

Included on the day will be an additional focus on - and demonstration of - digital 3D cinema. The success of recent releases such as My Bloody Valentine, Bolt, Monsters vs Aliens and Coraline, and the anticipation of more 3D features over the coming weeks, has only served to strengthen interest in this area. The presentation will explore whether this is another passing fad or whether - as some claim – it represents a revolution in cinema-going akin to the introduction of sound.

The Camerazone 

26 & 27 June at Sheraton Hotel 

Hands-on demonstrations and access to the latest in digital camera technology and associated post production systems from market-leading technology providers and practitioners.

Exhibiting technology partners include:

Rogue Element Films - Independent digital cinematography specialist Rogue Element Films will show its range of digital film and Hi Def equipment, including Sony F35 and F23 cameras as well as the Grass Valley Viper Filmstream digital cinematography camera. Representatives from the company will be available to discus uncompressed data workflow with filmmakers, along with the new data pipeline at Elstree Studios.

Lights Camera Action - LCA provides and extensive range of film and TV equipment. The company will be showing HO Rosco LitePads in different sizes, good for for close-up work, and the brand new Lite Panels 1x1 Bi-Colour from Lite Panels, a soft, high output light that lets you dial up any colour - from cool white daylight to warm white tungsten.

Improvisation & Development

15:30 at the Sheraton Hotel

Meet filmmakers and cast from titles in the Festival programme who took a less traditional approach to development.  More information available soon

RED Digital Cinema

16:30 at Cineworld 2

Ted Schilowitz, RED Digital Cinema's Employee #1, will give a visual overview of RED's current 4k RED ONE Digital Cinema Camera, and it's upcoming Scarlet and Epic DSMC cameras that are currently in development.

Footage from feature movies, TV shows, Commercials and Music Videos shot with the RED ONE from all over the world will be shown suring throughout the presentation.

Everything you need to know about RED – what it is, how it works and why it is different to other tapeless technologies, as well as time for questions and answers.

Ted has been lucky enough to be a part of some groundbreaking companies creating some truly revolutionary products. He is currently part of the development team at RED Digital Cinema, that is taking the Digital motion picture camera to the next level of resolution, functionality and design. 

Trevor Forrest Cinematography Surgeries

Bookable slots at the Sheraton Hotel between 26 - 27 June

Are you one of the people who will be making the next film to be shown in Edinburgh, Cannes or worldwide? The changing structures of independent films and studio motion pictures call for different levels involvement during prep between the director, writer, producer and DP – to find the cinematic techniques that will bring the the story to life on the screen.

DP Trevor Forrest, a rising star in cinematography, will show clips and discuss crucial production matters with examples from his films, including Someone Else, which premiered at the EIFF in 2007, his latest UK production Tormented, and Una Noche. Students or practicing filmmakers are welcome

To view all events in the EIFF Technology Focus events program, please click here

Scottish Screen presents: Hair of the Dog

18:30 - 19:30 at the Delegate Centre Cafe Bar
Access: show your Festival pass at the door

Special daily events especially for industry delegates: Scottish Screen invites you to take a breather, drink and chat with other film industry professionals.

Scottish Screen hosts these informal networking evenings for delegates, each around a different theme and sponsored by industry organisations.

Friday's networking event on the 26th will be Artists Film & Video – in association with the Scottish Arts Council