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The eurocine symposium is a packed two day programme of seminars, panel discussions, presentations and masterclasses concentrating on the art of the moving image. It includes a series of sessions delivered by the IMAGO Technical Committee.Â
symposium 2026
Our two day schedule of seminars, panel discussions, presentations and masterclasses concentrating on the art of the moving image. It includes a series of sessions delivered by the IMAGO Technical Committee.
Day 1 – Friday 8th May
10:30 â 11:30
room f1
Gamma and log coding for Dâcinema
Presented By: Charles Poynton PhD
10:30 â 11:30
room f2
Becoming a movie image – Artistic & technical background and craft behind a moving image
Moderator: David Stump, ASC, BVK, AIP, ITC Panelists: Rauno Ronkainen FSC, ITC (Aalto University, Helsinki) – Aleksey Berkovic, ITC – JĂĄnos VecsernyĂ©s, HCA, Professor SZFE – Tim Kang Cinematographer, ASC Asscociate member
10:30 â 13:30
room f3
Automotive Lighting
Presented by: Bill Bennett ASC, in association with Nanlux & ARRI Rental
11:00 â 13:00
plenary
FILMREFORM2026
Hungarian Film Industry âWhite Paperâ Launch â Leading professional associations present a unified vision and policy proposals to Hungaryâs new cultural leadership. Representing the Tisza Partyâs cultural policy platform, Ervin Nagy will participate on behalf of the prospective new government. First step together into the Hungarian Filmâs future
Moderated by: Alinda Veiszer
Speakers: RĂ©ka Temple (MAPSZ – Magyar AnimĂĄciĂłs Producer SzövetsĂ©g), Julianna Ugrin (MADOKE – Magyar Dokumentumfilmesek EgyesĂŒlete), DĂĄniel DeĂĄk (Magyar FilmfesztivĂĄlok TĂĄrsasĂĄga), Ăgnes Kocsis (AHD – Magyar JĂĄtĂ©kfilmrendezĆk EgyesĂŒlete), PĂ©ter Becz (Klip Egylet), Kolozsi LĂĄszlĂł (Filmreform2026)
11:45 - 13:15
room f2
Creative Triangle â Relationship between Actors, Directors, Cinematographers in the digital world
Moderator: David Stump ASC BVK AIP ITC Panelists: Philippe Ros, AFC, ITC. Aleksey Berkovic, ITC. Dhanushka Gunathilake SLSC, Cinematographer, Head of Discovery Campus, FWF, Tallinn Film Festival. Cristina Grosan, director. MĂĄrk GyĆri, HCA, cinematographer
12:00 - 15:30
room f4 & f5
13:15 - 14:15
room f1
Ground Your Vision: Use a Visual Ground to Guide Color Decisions â LIVE DEMO
Presented by: Tim Kang Cinematographer, ASC Asscociate member ITC
13:30 - 14:30
room f2
Meta Data – Update on Open Track IO, Open Lens IO, CamDkit (The Rosetta Stone), and CLF (the Common LUT Format)
Presented by: David Stump ASC BVK AIP ITC
13:30 â 14:30
room f6
Do we need cameras in the AI age? – AI and Automation in Canon Cinema & PTZ Workflows
Presented by:Â Ferenc KoscsĂł
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13:30 - 14:30
room f7
Perspectives on Wellbeing â Strategies for Healthier Productions Across Production Cultures
Moderator: Viki RĂ©ka Kiss (HU) â Producer & Leadership Coach, Head of Industry at BIFF & Cine-Collegium BudapestPanelists: Sarah McCaffrey (UK) Founder of Solas Mind & Psychotherapist (Adolescence, Baby Reindeer, and many more). Ewa Wikiel (PL) â Writer & Director. Eszter Knopp (HU) â Producer & Wellbeing Facilitator (in training)
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13:30 - 14:30
room f8
Bad Influencer: Crafting Visuals Under Constraints
Presented by: Rick Joaquim, SASC
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In Bad Influencer: Crafting Visuals Under Constraints, cinematographer Rick Joaquim, SASC, will take attendees inside the creative process behind a globally successful Netflix series. The session explores how the Sidus Link Pro App and Sidus One system were used as key creative tools and how working within limitations shaped the projectâs visual identity.
Through behind-the-scenes material and selected scene breakdowns, the talk connects lighting control, on-set collaboration, and real-world problem solving to practical cinematography workflows. Attendees will gain insight into how these techniques contributed to the showâs impact, culminating in a Top 5 global ranking on Netflix for its first season.
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13:45 - 14:45
room f3
NFI Services – presentation of NFI Studios and NFI Filmlab
Presented by by TamĂĄs KovĂĄcs, Head of NFI Studios and ViktĂłria SovĂĄk, Head of NFI Filmlab
14:00â14:45
Hungexpo Studios stand
Hungexpo Studios tour
Discover the versatility of Hungexpoâs filming locations, offering a wide range of adaptable spaces for productions of all kinds. Join our guided tour and explore how these unique environments can support your next project. Meeting point at the Hungexpo Studios stand.
14:30 - 17:00
room f1
MINI SUMMIT â Artificial Intelligence: Checking in on AI in 2026 – what can it do for us?
Moderator: Henning RĂ€dlein Director of Creative Production & Workflow Consulting Panelists: Daniele Siragusano Image engineer, FilmLight, ITC. Kommer Kleijn, SBC ITC. Christian Wieberg-Nielsen, FNF, ITC Senior colorist Storyline. David Stump, ASC, BVK, AIP, ITC. Dr. SĂĄndor TakĂł. Roberto Schaefer, ASC, AIC, ITC On line
14:30 â 15:30
room f8
Wireless Communication on set
Presented by Micky Graeter, Hollyland
14:45 - 15:45
room f2
Future of animation
Moderator: DĂĄniel DeĂĄk Panelists: BĂĄlint Gelley, Tibor BĂĄnĂłczki, Viktor Nagy.
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14:45 â 15:45
room f6
A discussion on Hungaryâs service industry, focusing both on showcasing the country for incoming productions and providing guidance for local crews
Moderator: GĂĄbor PalotĂĄs – CrewCall Panelists: IldikĂł KemĂ©ny – Pioneer Stillking. ViktĂłria PetrĂĄnyi – Proton Cinema. GĂĄbor Rajna – Astra Filmland. Eszter Galambos – HCA
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14:45 - 15:45
room f7
Illuminating Wellbeing: Mental Health on Set
Presented by: ICLS Moderator: Michael Kelly, ICLS, Co-Chair of the ICLS Education Committee Panelists: Ian Glenister, ICLS, United Kingdom Jakob Ballinger, ICLS, Austria. Dan Walters, ICLS, United Kingdom. Matthias Ganster, ICLS (Assoc), Austria
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Bringing together industry professionals, this roundtable will examine the realities of mental health and wellbeing on set. From navigating high-pressure environments and complex interpersonal dynamics to addressing communication challenges and fostering respectful collaboration, the discussion will offer practical insights grounded in lived experience. Panelists will share approaches for maintaining personal wellbeing, supporting colleagues, and contributing to safer, more inclusive working environments across the lighting and film production community.
15:00 - 15:30
room f3
GYĂR Post Production â One Pipeline: VFX and AI in Commercial Work
Speaker: AndrĂĄs Piroska
15:30 â 16:00
astra filmland booth 500
Astra Digital Hub: The Integrated Stage – Why Virtual Production Is Becoming Filmmaking Infrastructure
Speakers: Zoltan Batho, Rafael Zuban, Daniel Benyi
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15:30 â 16:00
room f4
Hello Humans!
Screening by Wonder Visuals
15:45 â 16:45
room f3
Virtual Production for Storytellers: Integrating VP Workflows into Established Filmmaking Practice
Presented by: Sarah Thomas Moffat
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Virtual production is transforming how stories are brought to screen, yet the core language of filmmaking remains the same. This one-hour seminar introduces a story-first approach to virtual production, showing how established skills in directing, cinematography, production design, and producing, translate directly into real-time workflows. Through a clear overview of virtual stages, in-camera VFX (ICVFX), and the integration of physical and digital environments, attendees will gain practical insight into how their existing craft applies within this evolving medium, enabling them to approach virtual production with confidence, clarity, and creative control.
16:00 â 17:30
room f8
Mastering Light & Colour
Presented by: Aputure – Tim Kang
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Through practical examples, the session connects spectrum, light, and colour to real-world cinematography workflows.â
16:00 â 16:30
room f4
ONE
Screening by Wonder Visuals
16:00 â 17:00
room f6
Spanish Cinematography on the Rise: A Pre-Cannes Perspective
Presented by Camera & Light Magazine featuring members of Spanish Society of Cinematographers AEC
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16:00 - 17:00
room f7
Panel discussions on contemporary Eastern European cinematography
Presented by HCA. Moderator: Teréz Vincze Panelists: Gåbor Szabó, Jånos Vecsernyés, Péter Lehr Juhåsz, Båntó Csaba
16:15 - 17:15
room f2
Noise performance of modern cinema cameras
Charles Poynton PhD, ITC
Day 2 – Saturday 9th May
10:30 â 12:00
room f1
A New Vision of Film Production Reality: the Future of the Profession
Panelists: Aleksey Berkovic ITC. Philippe Ros AFC ITC. David Stump ASC BVK AIP ITC. Henning RĂ€dlein Director of Creative Production & Workflow Consulting. Judit Romwalter, Managing Director Sparks.
10:30 â 11:30
room f2
How to Build a Real Flame
Henrik Moseid Softlight. Rasto Gore (Gaffer)
10:30 - 11:00
room f3
Financing solutions for producers coming to and working in Hungary, including local film lending options and accelerated Hungarian rebate payouts.
Moderator: GergĆ BorbĂĄs Panelists: Lajos Nagy, DĂĄniel Kresmery – Strike Price Film Financing Kft
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10:30 â 11:30
room f6
Eco-friendly energy supply
Presented by: Green Film Shooting Moderator: Birgit Heidsiek – Green Film Shooting Panelists: Julia Tordai, Green Eyes Productions. Gergo Balika, Mid Atlantic Films. Tamas Pal, ionova.energy.
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10:30 â 13:00
room G7 G8
High Profile Lighting Workshop
Presented by: GergĆ PĂĄlos – HCA
10:30 â 12:00
room f7
How can Cinematographers survive in the era of AI?
Panelists: Nic Sadler, Dr Cristina Busch & Jaron Presant
10:30 - 11:30
room f8
Grading Case Study – The Brutalist
Presented by: HCA Moderator: Péter Lehr Juhåsz HCA Panelists: Måté Ternyik colorist
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11:00- 12:00
room f4 & f5
Photographed by Vilmos Zsigmond screening
Q & A 12:00 – 12:30 Moderator: Judit Romwalter
11:15 - 11:45
room f3
Bulgaria: Cash Rebate & Co-Production Programs
Moderator: GergĆ BorbĂĄs Panelists: Vlady Gerasimov – Lions Productions
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11:45 â 12:30
room f6
Procurement & Supply Chains
Presented by: Green Film Shooting Moderator: Birgit Heidsiek – Green Film Shooting Panelists: Akos Horvath. Dark Actical.Jaime Razkin. Maya Wallis Echeverri, Picture Zero. Alex Cheesman, Picture Zero. Zsofia Szemeredy Leverage Point.
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12:00 â 13:00
room f2
Beyond LUTs: Architecting Robust Looks with Chromogen
Daniele Siragusano, Image engineer, FilmLight, ITC
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In this session, Daniele Siragusano, Image Engineer at FilmLight, introduces a modern approach to this problem by leveraging Chromogen and machine learning. Taking existing look intents – drawn from Viewing LUTs, Looks, or manual grades – he demonstrates how to reconstruct them into robust, parametric transforms that are transparent, editable, and scene-referred.
The talk will showcase how to move beyond one-off workarounds toward a principled, human-readable workflow that is as reliable on set as it is in the final grade.
12:30
astra filmland booth 500
Infrared Day-for-Night for Cinematographers: Live Outdoor Demonstration + Q&A
Speaker: STEREOGRAPHER / Zsolt Magyari
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Our infrared day-for-night process combines a visible-light camera image with a synchronised infrared image in a dual-channel workflow. The infrared channel naturally creates dark skies and night-like contrast, while the visible-light channel preserves colour, texture, and creative flexibility.
The resulting composite produces a surprisingly natural night impression, close to the way we perceive night â while allowing productions to approach large exterior scenes with greater efficiency and creative control.
Astra Filmland booth 500â600â700.
From there, we will walk together to the outdoor demonstration area near the main entrance.
12:30 â 13:30
room f8
The Female Gaze: a progressive storytelling tool for Cinematographers
Presented by: Women in Cinematography Moderator: Nic Sadler Panelists: Andac Karabeyoglu, cinematographer. Petra Korner.
12:45 â 13:15
room f3
A filmoktatĂĄs Ășj Ăștjai
SESSION IN HUNGARIAN Moderator: GergĆ BorbĂĄs Panelists:Â AndrĂĄs Salamon – Lumiere Film School
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13:00â13:45
Hungexpo Studios stand
Hungexpo Studios tour
Discover the versatility of Hungexpoâs filming locations, offering a wide range of adaptable spaces for productions of all kinds. Join our guided tour and explore how these unique environments can support your next project. Meeting point at the Hungexpo Studios stand.
13:00 - 14:00
room f7
Itâs Not Where You Take Things From⊠The Invisible Journey from Inspiration to Image
Presented by: Flora Fecske
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Cinematography is often discussed in terms of tools and technique but what happens between the reference and the final frame? In this session, we explore the invisible journey from inspiration to image, breaking down the mystery of intuition in lighting and visual storytelling. Through case studies from film history and practical examples from professional practice, the talk explores how references feed visual memory, how preparation and intuition coexist, and how originality lies not in purity, but in transformation.

Flora Fecske
13:00 - 17:00
room f4
A special screening of Dorka Vermesâ debut feature film âĂrniâ
Sponsored by: Nanlux Moderator: Jånos Vecsernyés (HCA) Panelists: Péter Lehr Juhåsz (HCA)
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13:15 - 14:45
room f2
13:15 â 14:15
room f6
Going Green without Greenwashing
Presented by: Green Film Shooting Panelists: Judit Romwalter, Sparks Camera and Lighting. Akos Horvath, Dark Actical. Laila Lala, Greenigma
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13:30 â 13:50
room f3
30% cash rebate Romania
Moderator: GergĆ BorbĂĄs Panelists: Adrian Sabau – Family Film Romania
13:45 â 14:30
room f1
Expert Talk: The Art of Using Filters – Creating the Cinematic Look
Moderated by: Henning RĂ€dlein, Director of Creative Production & Workflow Consulting Panelists: Claudia Baier, Product Manager Cine – Schneider-Kreuznach. JĂĄnos VecsernyĂ©s, HCA, Professor SZFE. Philippe Ros, AFC, ITC. Aleksey Berkovic, ITC.Â
14:00-14:20
room f3
Cash rebate in Serbia and Montenegro
Moderator: GergĆ BorbĂĄs Panelists: Doloris Askovic – Executive Producer Film and TV Family Film
14:15-15:15
room f6
Restore, Redesign, Reuse
Presented by: Green Film Shooting Panelists: Hanna Angelus – Mid Atlantic Films. Zsuzsanna BorvendĂ©g. Akos Horvath – Dark Actical. Javier Toledo – Peris Costumes Hungary
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14:15 - 15:15
room f7
The Art of Stunt Work â The Career of GĂĄbor Piroch and the Unsung Heroes of Filmmaking
Moderator: Nikolett Vallyon Panelists: GĂĄbor Piroch
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14:15 â 15:45
room f8
Leitz Cine Presents the Hot Takes DoP Interview
Presented by: Leitz with Markus Forderer, Andac Karabeyoglu, Flora Fecske & Vika Safrigina
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14:30-15:00
room f3
Incentives Best Practices for Italy & Latin America
Presented by: CRW Moderator: GergĆ BorbĂĄs Panelists: Edoardo Rossi – CWA
14:45 â 16:15
room f1
Succeeding as a woman cinematographer in China
Xiangna (Nana) Zheng Moderator: David Stump ASC BVK AIP ITC
15:30 â 16:15
room f2
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Launches ACES
Moderator: Henning RĂ€dlein Panelists: Steve Tobenkin – Online. Christian Wieberg-Nielsen, FNF, Senior colorist StorylineÂ
16:00-16:30
room f3
Lens Flares for Creative Storytelling presented by Vantage Vision
Speaker: Speaker: Markus Förderer
15:45 â 16:15
room f7
KulturĂĄlis hĂd Hollywoodba Bemutatkozik az Adolph Zukor AlapĂtvĂĄny
Speaker: Dr. KĂ©ri ZoltĂĄn, SzĂ©kely Csilla a Zukor AlapĂtvĂĄny kĂ©pviselĆi
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15:45 â 16:30
room f6
GREEN filming in Hungary
Presented by: NFI Panelists: Judit Romwalter, Sparks Camera and Lighting



