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GDC Technology is a leading manufacturer and provider of cinema equipment and solutions including cinema automation systems, cinema servers, cinema enterprise software, cinema storage, cinema audio solutions, and cinema projectors that meet the highly demanding performance, security and reliability requirements established by motion picture studios.





Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions. Christie offers comprehensive solutions for cinema, large audience venues, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and Virtual Reality, simulation and education as well as industrial and government environments.



SHARP NEC Display Solutions’ Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today. These 3D-capable models enable theaters to deliver stunning digital images regardless of screen size, while simplifying theater management and reducing costs. All of SHARP NEC's digital cinema projectors meet DCI specifications for performance and reliability, meeting the requirements of today’s cinema industry. SHARP NEC also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-98” LCD displays, multimedia projectors and desktop monitors for lobbies, concessions and concourses.



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These days, it’s no longer just about technology, it’s about experiences – WOW experiences. We are a team of cinema and technology experts from around the globe – Barco, ALPD, and CGS – who help you in creating surprising experiences.  We combine innovative cinema technologies with our unique and comprehensive service models to guarantee your peace of mind. So you can focus on new ways to surprise and delight your customers for years to come. Together, we engage to deliver a world-class cinema experience - the one you’ve been waiting for.





Arts Alliance Media (AAM) is the global leader in digital cinema software and services, offering a wide range of solutions which help exhibitors to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve the cinematic experience for their customers.

AAM’s extensive portfolio, including Producer, Screenwriter, Lifeguard, MX4D, and HeyLED, touches over 42,000 screens worldwide, while their network operations centre (NOC) supports several thousand screens.
 
AAM is part of the Luxin-Rio Group, the world’s foremost cinema technologies provider.




USHIO manufactures the highest-quality digital cinema projection bulbs available. USHIO xenon short-arc lamps boast a spectrum that is closer to natural sunlight than that of any other artificial light source. In addition to commercializing products for search and spot lights, which demand precise, powerful white beam lamps, USHIO became the first in the world to develop a xenon short-arc lamp exclusively for large scale, theater-use movie projectors.



Introducing the LG Miraclass, the DCI-certified cinema LED screen that will revolutionize the way you experience movies. This is more than just a technology upgrade, it's an opportunity to transform your theater into a space for imagination, creativity, and community. Join us on this journey into a new world of cinema, where the theater becomes a destination beyond entertainment.


Industry Partners



The Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) represents the interests of cinema trade associations and cinema operators covering 37 countries in Europe and neighboring regions.​ ​





The EDCF is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that aims to act as a "Forum" to discuss key issues surrounding Digital Cinema in Europe. The purpose of EDCF is to provide a basis of common understanding across all European territories of the business and technical matters of digital cinema. 



For more than a century, the people of SMPTE (pronounced “simp-tee”) have sorted out the details of many significant advances in media and entertainment technology, from the introduction of “talkies” and color television to HD and UHD (4K, 8K) TV. Since its founding in 1916, SMPTE has received an Oscar® and multiple Emmy® Awards for its work in advancing moving-imagery engineering across the industry. 



The International Cinema Technology Association is a global network of professionals in the motion picture industry. Members of the ICTA are those companies that manufacture, service and create the equipment that goes into movie theatres. Our members are on the cutting edge of new technologies and have been the driving force in digital, 3D, immersive sound systems, high frame rates and lasers. The ICTA promotes technological advancements in the motion picture industry through educational seminars and programs. The ICTA logo stands for excellence and professionalism and when on a member’s letterhead signifies that the company is reliable, competent and committed.



The Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc. promotes interactive dialogue and information exchange between cinema-related entities with the goal of resolving issues affecting the overall cinema presentation. Founded in 1978 by Eastman Kodak VP Ken Mason, membership is composed of its four charter trade organizations - International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) - along with over 40 member companies, made up of trade organizations, motion picture studios, exhibition companies, manufacturers, technical consultants, and other industry stakeholders.
 


Shows & Events



CineAsia 2022 has been scheduled for Dec 5-8, 2022 in Bangkok.  Check links for more information.  The CineAsia trade show is where cinema exhibition and distribution professional come to do business and network. The convention will also feature product presentations and screenings of major upcoming films, exclusive sponsored events, and seminars relating to current and future trends happening across the industry.  Additional information on CineAsia can be found at www.cineasia.com.



CinemaCon 2023 has been scheduled for 24-27 April 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Check the links below for the latest information. 




ShowEast 2022 scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct 17-20, 2022 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, features a range of exclusive product presentations and screenings from both Independent and Major Hollywood studios to help you make important programming decisions for the 4th quarter box office.  Powerhouse seminars offer valuable insight from top executives on the latest industry trends and concerns; while our EXPO experience offers delegates a glance at the latest and best technologies, entertainment, services, comforts, and conveniences to make their theatres must-attend destinations.  ShowEast’s International program draws a large contingency of Latin and South American delegates – more than any other convention of its kind. A one and a half day program dedicated to the latest content and concerns and within this rising region.



CineEurope 2022, has been scheduled for June 20-23, 2022 in Barcelona.  CineEurope promises to bring you another year with the very best in exclusive studio screenings and product presentations, cinematic technologies and innovations and educational seminars to keep your business on top of industry trends.


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Istanbul—Nov 15, 2018

ECM2018 Announcing CGV Mars Cinema Group – Visionary Speaker and Gold Sponsors

SISAY – Turkish Cinema Exhibitors Association Supports ECM2018
Leading cinema exhibitors, technology companies and industry experts to explore innovations, opportunities and challenges for cinema development in Emerging Cinema Markets - ECM2018 
 
With only a few days before the Emerging Cinema Markets 2018 conference begins on the 20th November in Istanbul, DCS Events in association with The Big Picture and SISAY Turkish Exhibitors Association are pleased to announce the final line up of speakers and sponsors. 
 
We are especially proud to announce that the CGV Mars Entertainment Group are now a Gold Sponsor of ECM2018 alongside our other gold sponsors - Aures, CinemaNext, Cinema Intelligence, Comscore, Movio and the Vista Group. 
 
“The Emerging Cinema Markets Conference is crucial to the development of the new opportunities across Africa, Central Asia, the Balkans, Eastern Europe and Turkey. We would like to thank the large numbers of delegates, companies, sponsors and suppliers from all over the world who will be with us in Istanbul.
 
“The conference will provide suppliers, exhibitors and content providers from the regions a unique chance to come together at #ecmistanbul to explore, discuss and learn about the key developments, technical challenges and innovations that are central to the cinema industry today and looking ahead to the future.  We are so pleased that so many people have signed up to attend what we promise is going to be a very informative and interesting event and one that also offers a unique chance to network with industry experts and professionals.”  Rob Arthur, Partner at DCS Events / Senior Consultant at The Big Picture
 
‘The ECM in Istanbul will provide a focus for markets that are re-awakening to the cultural and experiential power of cinema, and which have huge unrealised commercial potential ‘.  Paul Higginson, Executive Vice President - EMEA , 20th Century Fox
 
"Turkey has taken significant steps in the cinema industry during recent years. At SISAY, we are proud to have ECM2018 happening in Turkey, the biggest cinema market in the region"  Cenk Sezgin, CEO, SISAY Turkish Cinema Exhibitors Association / CEO CineMarine 
 
“We are excited to be co-hosting this event. The quality of speakers and panellists who have agreed to attend is outstanding. We see that every territory is at a different stage in the evolution of cinema. Over the last few years we have witnessed the emergence of numerous new markets and have worked with cinema operators, property developers and local authorities to bring the right cinema offer to each location. We are also helping many nascent companies grow and become truly global best practise operators. It is not a one size fits all and each territory needs careful thought and planning.  Now is a good time for everyone interested in cinema to get together and share ideas and experiences.”  Mike Thomson, Partner at The Big Picture
 
Please find the full schedule as attached. Confirmed Speakers are as listed below –
 
o   Paul Higginson, Executive Vice President - EMEA, 20th Century Fox
o   Hakan Askar, Director, Digital Cinema Systems, CGV Mars Cinema Group
o   Jean Mizrahi, Chief Executive Officer, Ymagis
o   Adnan Akdemir, Chief Executive Officer, Sifisian Investments, Turkey
o   Bakytzhan Mussatayev, CEO, Chaplin Cinemas, Kazakhstan
o   Cenk Sezgin, CEO, SISAY Turkish Cinema Exhibitors Association / CEO CineMarine
o   Till Cussmann, Senior Vice President Sales & GM Europe, Vista
o   Sultan Akgül Duranay, Marketing Director, Theatrical Div.TME Films
o   Kemal Kaplanoglu, Managing Partner, TME Films
o   Christopher Gaunt, Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce Turkey
o   Neil Floyd, Deputy Consul General & Head of Dept. for International Trade -Istanbul
o   Arturo Guillen, Vice President, EMEA & India, ComScore
o   Kene Mkparu, Chief Executive Officer, KomWorld, Nigeria
o   Oliver Pasch, Sales Director Europe, Sony Digital Cinema
o   Serge Plasch, Chief Commercial Officer, Cinionic
o   Kareem Attiyat, Managing Partner, Revo Real Estate Advisory Services
o   Marc Allenby, Chief Executive Officer, Trafalgar Releasing
o   Jean-Marie Dura, Founder, NXNW Management & Conseils
o   Mariam el Bacha, Chief Executive Officer, Cinepax, Pakistan
o   Malcolm MacMillan, SVP Global Sales & Marketing, Webedia
o   Sandie Caffelle, Global Sales Manager, JACRO
o   Christine Costello, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, More2Screen
o   Lucy Jones, Executive Director, Comscore
o   Mark Kendall, Business Development Manager - Cinema, EMEA, NEC
o   John Morgan RIBA, Director, Leonard Design Architects
o   Luis R Mota, Director, NOS LusomundoCinemas
o   Simon Rees, Chief Executive Officer, CinePlace
o   John Sullivan, Managing Partner The Big Picture
o   Claudiu Tanasescu, Chief Executive Officer, Cinema Intelligence
o   Harish Anand Thilakan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Influx Worldwide
o   Patrick von Sychowski, Editor, Celluloid Junkie
o   Nick Varley, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Park Circus Distribution
o   David Wallace, Director, Chapman Taylor
o   Rus Wetherell, Chief Creative Officer, Eikon Group
o   Jordi Wientjes, Consultant The Big Picture &Founder, Jordi Wientjes Solutions B.V.
o   John Younis, Entertainment Business Unit General Manager, Baneasa
o   Eranna Yekbote, Chief Architect, Era Architects
o   Heather Blair, Vice President, Extended Cinema
o   Rifat Oguz, Founder and CEO, Sinemia
o   Mike Thomson, Senior Consultant, The Big Picture
o   Still to be announced – Visionary Speaker from CGV Mars Cinema Group

The three-day conference will focus on the Turkish, Middle East, Central Asia, Balkans and the African markets and includes key speakers and presenters who will outline the current issues facing emerging markets.  These include:
 
- Visionary Speeches and Panel Sessions
- Emerging Cinema Markets Overview with Trends and Opportunities
- 21st Century Shopping Centres – taking in the CGV cinemas at VadiIstanbul & Istinye Park*
- Cinema Technology
- Cinema Food & Drinks
- Growth Opportunities including Screen Advertising and Event Cinema
- Highlights on Africa & Turkey
- The Big Picture Focus on Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030
 
The Emerging Cinema Markets Conference 2018 #ecmistanbul provides the ideal forum to share views, opinions and future opportunities. There will be an informal trade show with the following companies taking part – 
 
o   CGV Mars Cinema Group
o   Aures
o   Comscore
o   The Vista Group – Vista, Movio, Cinema Intelligence
o   SISAY with the Turkish Ministry and Cinema Professionals & Management
o   Positive Cinema
o   NEC
o   Influx Worldwide
o   Cineplace
o   JACRO
 
The 21st Century Shopping Centres tour supported by Celluloid Junkie and SISAY, is taking place on the 20th Nov leaving the Swissotel at midday.  The tour will visit the amazing shopping malls at VadiIstanbul & Istinye Park where there will be a showcase of the CGV cinemas including their 4DX, IMAX, Tempur Cinema and Gold Class screens. Delegates wishing to go on this should secure their space via the DCS website and be at the Swissotel by 11.30am to register. All delegates need to bring a form of ID along for security purposes.
 
Delegate list  - confirmed companies attending include -
CGV Mars Cinema Group, 20th Century Fox, Cinema Next & Ymagis, TME Films, Aures, Comscore, Movio, NEC, Sony Digital Cinema 4k, Vista Group, Webedia, The Big Picture, UIP, Screen International, Influx Worldwide, Cinionic, JACRO, Chaplin Cinemas, Eikon, Cinepax, Komworld, Cinema Intelligence, Osram, IMAX, Cushman and Wakefield, Ferco Seating, Leonard Design, Positive Cinema, Banesea, Cineplace, NOSLusomundo Cinemas, RealD Europe, Trafalgar Releasing, D-Box, More2Screen, NXNW Management, Park Circus Distribution, Exhibition on Screen, Unique Digital Software, Dolby, Christie, Paul Hickman Design, CineTech Middle East, Celluloid Junkie, Box Office Turkiye, Box Office Pro/France, Cinema Technology, Cinema Professionals & Management, Dentons, ECCO GmBH, Era Architects, Extended Cinema, Lightbox Cinemas, Matris Engineering, MAG Cinema, Qube Cinema, Saran Investments, Sifisian Investments - Turkey, REVO Real Estate Advisory, Sinemia, Ushio Europe.
 
SISAY Turkish Cinema Exhibitors Association has confirmed that over 50 of their members will attend the conference and alongside a host of delegates from North, East and West Africa. We expect to have in the region of 200 delegates over the three days.
 
Delegate Tickets are still available to purchase through the website www.dcs.events.  Delegate passes are at €995 Euros with a discounted price of €795 for all members of recognised industry trade bodies and event partners including ICTA, CINEPLACE and JACRO.
 
All information is available on www.dcs.events. Please note that timings and speakers may change leading up to the event.


About Emerging Cinema Markets Conference:
The Emerging Cinema Markets conference (ECM2019) will be hosted from the 19th - 21st November in Istanbul at the stunning 5 star hotel - The Grand Tarabya. ECM2019 will focus on the current and future potential theatrical industry in the continent of Africa, Turkey, New Europe (the Balkans and former Soviet states), Central Asia and the GCC. 

Building on the huge success of last year's inaugural event, this conference will feature a mix of keynote speakers, in-depth panel discussions and presentations from industry experts in the film, cinema, leisure and property sectors.
Emerging Cinema Markets Conference Directory page

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