Kodak will be prominently in attendance when CILECT, the worldwide organization of more than 100 film schools, convenes its Congress in Beijing from November 3 through 8. CILECT, which stands for Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television, counts Kodak as one of its sustaining members.
Organized in Cannes, France in 1955, CILECT’s purpose is to prepare the next generation of filmmakers for the cinema and television industries. The congress provides a bi-annual opportunity for educators and others to come together to exchange ideas, share insights, and develop connections to help students for the future.
At the Congress in Beijing, Tina Chao and Katherine Wang from Kodak China will meet with the delegates to discuss the effects and impact of emerging technologies and explore how Kodak can help them and their students make the right choices to capture and preserve their work. Kodak guest presenter, KC Yeung from Cinelabs Beijing, will give attendees a perspective on China’s changing post-production industry.
During the Congress, Kodak will sponsor an evening reception, deliver a presentation to attendees, and provide an exhibit showcasing the company’s products and services for the educational market.
“Kodak has been with CILECT since the beginning,” said Wendy Elms, worldwide manager of Kodak’s Education Segment, “and in that time, much has changed. However, we find that even with the broad range of options open to them today, students still aspire to shoot film — and Kodak has many ways to help them. Our participation in CILECT helps us to bring our programs to the attention of faculty on a worldwide basis.”
This year’s congress, held at the Beijing Film Academy, will explore a variety of issues ranging from ‘Reconciling Student Desires with Demands of the Market’ to ‘New Approaches to the Documentary’ and the advantages and disadvantages of ‘Writer + Director vs. Writer / Director’. Papers will be presented and there will be Chinese Cultural Diversity programs, as well as excursions and screenings as part of the week-long event.
“Participation in CILECT helps us to stay aware of the changing expectations of filmschool educators and students,” said Elms, “and to keep Kodak programs relevant for the future.”
Editorial background
Kodak’s ongoing support of student filmmakers and educators encourages excellence in the field of motion picture education. The company’s efforts include a range of programs that enrich the knowledge and learning experience of the art and craft of filmmaking. Initiatives range from scholarships, educational materials, and product grants to awards, seminars and workshops. Student film showcases and the annual Kodak Filmschool Competition also contribute to raising the profile and recognition of emerging talent.
