CAMERIMAGE INDUSTRY
TOP TIER EnergaCAMERIMAGE has grown into one of the world’s most respected film festivals
Aputure fixtures on Ballad of a Small Player . Other brand events include a breakfast with the RED Digital Cinema and Atlas Lens Co teams, a Cooke open house and seminars with FilmLight on developing the look for documentary film and use of algorithms in grading. “Our seminars and industry panels focus on the current trends, from virtual production and AI-driven workflows to sustainability in film production,” says Żydowicz. “We host presentations from leading companies and visionary DOPs who test and challenge the limits of emerging technologies. But what’s essential for us is the artistic dimension – how technology serves the story, the mood and the emotion.” FilmLight also hosts its Colour Awards at the festival, while additional highlights
this year will include the Bill Viola exhibition, Visions of Time, a landmark event showcasing the work of one of the world’s most influential video artists. Showing at the Centre of Contemporary Art and the exhibition space of the Tumult Foundation building, it features 32 installations by the artist, in honour of his passing last year. Another visionary being celebrated is David Lynch, with the festival revisiting his contribution to the language of visual storytelling. “And while the stars and premieres are always captivating, what excites me most is the atmosphere,” concludes Żydowicz. “The energy of thousands of professionals, students and artists sharing their love of the image, learning from one another and discovering fresh new perspectives.”
to hands-on educational initiatives like our workshops, mentorship programmes and Talent Demo. “CAMERIMAGE is a place where a student can screen their short film in front of the world’s best cinematographers,” he continues, “and sometimes even find their next mentor or collaborator. Many established filmmakers who now return to us as guests first came to Toruń as young students with their debut projects.” No matter what stage of your career you’re at, there’ll be something to learn at the CKK Jordanki, which houses a mini expo of film equipment from brands including Aputure, Cooke, Blackmagic Design and Godox. You can also catch seminars with leading DOPs like James Friend, ASC, BSC, who’ll be in town to discuss his stunning work and use of
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