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EDCF Future Leaders Programme
A 12-month fellowship for two young professionals. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2026
From the comeback of analogue formats and premium large formats to AI in film production, repertory cinema and event cinema interoperability: the recap of our annual seminar in Amsterdam.
Kino Lucerna to host EDCF Conference 2027
Kino Lucerna is one of the two host venues for the EDCF Conference 2027 in Prague on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March.
Meet the new EDCF Board
Cathy Huis in ’t Veld-Esser, Patrick von Sychowski and Tammo Buhren are re-elected as President, Vice-President and Treasurer, joined by a Board of 12 for the 2026–2028 term.
The EDCF at the Lumière Summit
EDCF Vice President Patrick von Sychowski moderated a panel on rebuilding film circulation at the inaugural Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Myth busting cybersecurity — EDCF/CICAE collaboration
EDCF and CICAE hosted a virtual workshop helping independent venues navigate cybersecurity, from staff awareness to practical first steps.
Warsaw Dispatch: What the Polish Market Tells Us About the Future of European Cinema
The EDCF’s decision to host its annual conference in Warsaw proved more than symbolically apt. Poland is now one of the most instructive case studies in European exhibition and a
EDCF Warsaw Conference 2026 report
The event on 10 and 11 March brought together cinema professionals from across Europe for two days of presentations, discussions, networking and site visits across the Polish capital.
A Quarter-Century of Innovation: The European Digital Cinema Forum’s 25-Year Legacy
In 2025, the European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) marks a significant milestone: its 25th anniversary. Founded at the turn of the millennium, the EDCF was established at a pivotal moment
EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2025
The EDCF once again brought together cinema industry professionals for its annual Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2025, continuing our long relationship with the leading broadcasting media and technology convention.
EDCF CineEurope 2025 report
A round-up of everything the European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) and its members have been up to during the convention.
European Digital Cinema Forum appoints Guillaume Branders as Executive Director
The European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Branders as Executive Director, replacing Juergen Burghardt who has served as General Secretary for the past seven years.
EDCF LA Tour 2025
The EDCF LA Tour 2025 was a bit different from previous years, starting a day earlier than planned—on Wednesday, March 25—and concluding on Friday, March 27.
EDCF Convention 2025 – Day 2: A Showcase of Technological Advancements
The second day provided attendees with the opportunity to explore developments in digital projection and exhibition technology on location.
EDCF Convention 2025 – Day 1: How Resilience and Innovation Are Redefining the Cinema Experience
With record attendance and a strong program, EDCF’s annual convention in Italy this February showcased optimistic market figures—alongside the challenges and opportunities of a deep technological transformation in the…
EDCF Convention 2025: Latest Programme Update
A deeper look into the keynotes and panels of the 2-day event on 26/27 February 2025 in the Milan/Bergamo area.
Tim Richards to speak at EDCF Convention 2025
Tim Richards CBE, the founder and CEO of VUE, will take center stage as the keynote speaker at EDCF Convention 2025!
Season’s Greetings from the European Digital Cinema Forum!
As 2024 draws to a close, we wish all members and supporters of the EDCF a joyous holiday season and a successful New Year. A look back at the past year and shared success for the EDCF community.
EDCF Convention 2025: Further details announced
The EDCF is delighted to announce further details on the EDCF Convention 2025 in Italy on February 26th-27th 2025.
EDCF Los Angeles Tour 2025: 27-28 March 2025
The European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) is pleased to announce its 2025 Los Angeles Technology Tour.
Save the date: 2025 EDCF Annual Convention – February 26 – 27
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 EDCF Convention will take place in Italy on February 26th-27th (Wednesday and Thursday) at ARCADIA in Stezzano (near Bergamo) and ARCADIA in
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2024 (14)
- Highlights of the EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2024
- European Digital Cinema Forum Announces New Board Leadership
- EDCF Cinema Seminar at IBC 2024: Preliminary Programme Update
- EDCF at CineEurope 2024: Report on 5th Problem Solving Roundtable Discussions
- CinemaCon 2024 Wrap-up
- Join the EDCF Problem Solving Round Table at CineEurope 2024
- EDCF LA Tour 2024 Review
- EDCF Gears Up for 5th Edition of Problem Solving Round Table at CineEurope 2024
- EDCF Convention 2024 Review – Part Three: Hands-on cinema experiences
- EDCF Convention 2024 Review – Part Two
- EDCF Convention 2024 Review – Part One
- EDCF LA Tour 2024: First details revealed
- EDCF Annual Conference 2024: Programme update
- New Year Greeting from the EDCF
2023 (10)
- Season’s Greetings
- EDCF Annual Conference 2024: Invitation and Programme Details
- EDCF Cinema Seminar at IBC 2023 – Summary
- EDCF CineEurope Roundtable 2023 Report
- EDCF Seminar at IBC 2023 – Programme
- EDCF Roundtable CineEurope 2023
- EDCF LA Tour 2023 Summary
- EDCF LA Tour 2023 Agenda
- EDCF Annual Conference 2023 Report (DE)
- EDCF Annual Conference 2023 Report (EN)