Tech Meets Cinema: Unlocking Technical Careers in the Industry

About This Webinar

Ready to bring your tech skills to the big screen or dive into the world of cinema and performance spaces? You’re in the right place! The path to success in this industry is as varied as it is exciting, with no single way in. Whether your passion is audio, engineering, IT, there’s a role for you in festivals and cinemas.

Join Dominic Simmons, head of cinema technology at the British Film Institute (BFI) and senior technical manager from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) James King, who dive into the types of roles and skills needed to run these world-class establishments – from the projectionist’s booth to tech support for visuals and audio, to data management, networking, and more. Whatever your background or technical skills – your passion for film is undisputed. Discover the challenges, opportunities, and future trends in this dynamic field.

Photo credit Image by Tung Lam from Pixabay

Who can view: Everyone

Webinar Price: Free

Featured Presenters

Dominic Simmons

Head of Cinema Technology, British Film Institute

Dominic Simmons has spent over 20 years at the prestigious British Film Institute (BFI), and for the last 10 years has managed the technical operation at one of the most complex cinema projection installations in the world, covering the full gamut of projection technology from Nitrate film to laser illumination, and from 16mm to IMAX 70mm. The BFI has one of the world’s largest collections of archive film and operates two highly successful venues in London’s South Bank in BFI Southbank and the BFI IMAX. Dominic also has technical oversight for the London Film Festival, which presents up to 250 films across 15 screens in the capital, including gala screenings at the Royal Festival Hall. As head of cinema technology, Dominic is responsible for ensuring the highest presentation standards are met across all BFI screens and events.

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James King

Senior Technical Manager, Toronto International Film Festival

James King has been with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as a technician since 2003 and as technical manager of the TIFF Lightbox since its opening in 2010. James has honed his festival expertise both locally, and internationally for Hot Docs, Images Festival, Inside Out, Blue Mountain Film Festival, as well as the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival and the current El Gouna Film Festival in El Gouna, Egypt. In addition to these roles, he has designed and coordinated numerous cinema installations, including significantly re-engineering the audio and control systems at the TIFF Lightbox.

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Phil Lord

Moderator – EMEA Cinema Sales Manager, Christie

Phil has been with Christie for over 24 years and is responsible for cinema projector and audio sales in the UK, Nordics & Africa. Over the years, Phil has also worked in developing the Pro A/V, control room display and rental and staging markets. Phil spent 10 years in South Africa building and developing Christie sales for the African market and returned to the UK 10 years ago. Aside from going to the cinema he also enjoys live music, playing guitar and walking his two dogs on the beach every day.

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Christie

Christie® is a leading cinema and proAV technology manufacturer. You’ll find Christie cinema projectors lighting up movie screens around the world as we have been for more than 65 years. As part of its Ignite program to cultivate future generations, Christie developed the CineSparks Webinar Series.

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