The next edition of the Digital Film Forum will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2006 in the Palais des Festivals of Cannes.

The digital world will be in focus at this forum reuniting, exhibitions of digital equiupment from the most known companies, conferences, workshops and screenings.



Conferences


There is now only one cycle of conferences. The auditorium is bigger (280 seats) and will be equipped with a 2K DLP Cinema projector. The program will be announced at mid-november.

Exhibition

The objective for 2006 is 30 exhibitors (compared to 20 in 2005).

Companies like Adobe, Avid, Pandora or Christie are interested in participating.

Market

This is a new activity that will be created.

It is aimed at referencing European films available for a digital release in cinemas.

Workshops

The studio is extended to 3 workshops :

- Fencing fight in front of a green backing

- Scene shot on a travelling car

- Artistic nude in very attenuated light

Like last year, there will be 2 or 3 color grading suites (a new one could be animated by Duboi in partnership with Pandora).


Screenings

Several screenings will be taking place e very evening in the Auditorium Louis Lumière.

Since 2003, IDIFF (International Digital Film Forum) offers to cinema professionals a platform where they can see, understand and handle digital tools. Through an exhibition, a cycle of conferences, some workshops, a market and some screenings, IDIFF tackles the digital transition from acquisition and post-production to distribution and exhibition.

In 2005, for the first time in the world, IDIFF gathered in a studio the 5 top digital cameras dedicated to cinema. In 2006, such a workshop is renewed with the creation of 3 specific sets. Along to this, some colour grading suites are created with the help of manufacturers and post-houses. It allows cinematographers and directors to see on a large screen the images they have shot and to make the first colour corrections.

Access to the studio and to the colour grading suites is free on registration. You can register online on http://www.idiff.org