The Eye International Conference 2026 invites film professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to Amsterdam. This event, co-organized by Eye Filmmuseum and universities, delves into the critical theme of 'The Future of Film Programming'. It explores how audiovisual heritage and collections are adapting to technological, political, and socioeconomic shifts. Attendees can engage with diverse perspectives and insights on film culture.
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The 11th Eye International Conference, co-organized by Eye Filmmuseum, the University of Amsterdam, and Utrecht University, will convene on May 31 - June 1, 2026, focusing on 'The Future of Film Programming'. It brings together global professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to discuss audiovisual heritage and its response to evolving technological, political, and socioeconomic landscapes.
The Eye International Conference 2026 is a significant gathering for a global community of researchers, archive staff, curators, programmers, film heritage professionals, filmmakers, students, artists, and film lovers. Held from May 31 to June 1, 2026, in Amsterdam, this edition, themed 'The Future of Film Programming', is jointly organized by Eye Filmmuseum, the University of Amsterdam (UvA), and Utrecht University (UU). The conference aims to explore how film programming, heritage, and collections intersect and adapt to changing technological, political, and socioeconomic conditions. It serves as a platform to discuss current professional and academic issues within the field of audiovisual heritage, building on initiatives like Eye Filmmuseum's 'Programmers of the Future' traineeship. In addition to the main conference sessions, the event includes 'Meet the Archive' programs on the evenings of May 30, May 31, and June 1, highlighting notable research and projects related to Eye's extensive collection of over 60,000 film titles.
Registration is open for the Eye International Conference 2026. Tickets are available for on-location attendance (2-day passe-partout: 100 euro, student: 50 euro; 1-day ticket: 50 euro, student: 25 euro) and virtual attendance (2-day passe-partout: 25 euro). Specific opening events and the closing dinner are also detailed, with options to order tickets via the provided link. Please note that virtual conference purchases are final and may be subject to geo-blocking restrictions.
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Green Screen
A permanent look at historical cinema devices and cameras.
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Film Equipment Collection
Discover original production objects and techniques from five iconic Dutch animators.
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Animation Gallery
Delve into cinema history and create animations at this interactive exhibit.
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Wat is film? Exhibition
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Celluloid Program
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