The 'This is Film! Film Heritage in Practice' series returns for 2026, focusing on 'The Future of Film Programming'. This collaboration with the University of Amsterdam highlights notable projects in film restoration and how film collections contribute to an inclusive global history of cinema. Discover research projects and archival practices from around the world that adopt innovative programming strategies and revitalize diverse cinematic treasures.
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This is Film! Film Heritage in Practice is an annual public lecture series in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, focusing on innovative projects in film restoration and heritage. The 2026 edition explores 'The Future of Film Programming' through global research and archival practices.
The 'This is Film! Film Heritage in Practice' series returns for 2026 with the overarching theme 'The Future of Film Programming,' aligning with the Eye International Conference 2026. This annual collaboration with the University of Amsterdam is dedicated to notable projects in film restoration and film heritage, featuring international guest speakers and film screenings. The series highlights how film collections preserved in archives contribute to an inclusive global history of cinema, showcasing both canonical works and lesser-known treasures. Through diverse programming approaches, these collections are revitalized and reinterpreted, offering insights into the past that influence our understanding of the present. Across six sessions, the program will present research projects and archival practices from around the world that adopt innovative programming strategies. Discussions will involve archivists, researchers, and film professionals exploring topics such as using Palestinian cinema as resistance, digitizing films from the margins of Brazilian film history, rediscovering an independent film festival from 1960s Istanbul, and activating Catalan film heritage.
Information regarding tickets and admission is not explicitly detailed on this page. Visitors are directed to explore the programme details and potential further links for specific booking information. The series is presented in collaboration with academic institutions.
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Explore professional special effects through a unique interactive cinematic experience.
Step into a scene using chroma key technology to replicate techniques used by professional filmmakers. You can digitally replace backgrounds and receive your personal creation via email.
Green Screen
A permanent look at historical cinema devices and cameras.
Discover how early cinema technology evolved through iconic artifacts like Mutoscope viewers and Kinamo cameras. This display showcases the essential tools that helped visionaries capture moving images for the global film industry.
Film Equipment Collection
Discover original production objects and techniques from five iconic Dutch animators.
This permanent space showcases the patience and precision behind Dutch animated films produced between 1950 and 2010. Guests engage with physical artifacts including sketches and puppets that bring the artistry of cinema history to life.
Animation Gallery
Delve into cinema history and create animations at this interactive exhibit.
Explore the captivating 'Wat is film?' exhibition, a permanent fixture at Eye Filmmuseum. Discover the journey of moving images, from early cameras to modern animation. Engage with interactive stations to understand filmmaking technology and create your own flipbook or animated sequences.
Wat is film? Exhibition
Discover the magic of 35mm and 70mm projection artistry.
Explore Eye Filmmuseum's Celluloid program, dedicated to preserving and showcasing films in their original analogue formats. Experience superior visual quality and the unique cinematic tradition of physical film prints.
Celluloid Program
Explore filmmaking techniques with captivating stories overlooking the river IJ.
Sit down at the Eye Filmmuseum's Audio benches for a unique listening experience. Enjoy 5-minute stories about classic films, presented in rich 3D spatial sound. This permanent installation explores cinematic techniques and offers views of the river IJ.
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