12:45 PM* - New Technologies for Projected Image Quality

How cinema projectors can be optimized to deal with common challenges.

PRESENTER: Allan Fernandes - Christie Digital

1:15 PM* - The Big Picture: Creating Immersive Experiences for Every Screen

Moviegoers are often looking to immerse themselves in the action when they go to the cinema. While Premium Large Format box office has grown 33% over the last five years, it’s not the answer for every auditorium or every movie lover. This panel will review emerging and immersive in-theatre breakthroughs at large theater chains and at independent cinemas, whether it’s special screening formats, audience participation innovations, state-of-the-art screens and sound, and new seating options that make the movies the top choice for out-of-home entertainment. We’re celebrating moviegoing as a premium experience.

MODERATOR: Sarah Whitten - CNBC

PRESENTERS: Brandon Jones - FilmFrog /The Playhouse, Camilla Meoli - Cinelounge, Heidi Robertson - Tristone Cinemas

1:45 PM* - Housekeeping and Day 1 Wrap up

PRESENTER: Mark Mayfield - Present ICTA, Program Chairperson

*All times are Pacific