preservation

The Original Copies conference is an international event focusing on digital tools for preservation in cinema and the other arts. Scheduled to take place in Torino, Italy, on October 13–14, 2025, the conference aims to explore the intersections between film preservation and other disciplines such as fine arts restoration and textual criticism. It seeks to foster collaboration among scholars and practitioners to address the challenges posed by digital technology in preservation practices.

The 10th Eye International Conference, “The Colour Fantastic Revisited,” will take place from 25 to 28 May 2025 in Amsterdam. Hosted by Eye Filmmuseum with academic partners, the conference explores global histories, theories, aesthetics, and archival practices of film colour beyond the silent era. The program includes keynotes, panels, and an Open House at the Eye Collection Centre, with a pre-conference event (Meet the Archive) on 24 May, 2025.

The 2025 FIAT/IFTA World Conference, hosted by Cinecittà Luce, will be held in Rome, Italy, from October 28 to 31, 2025.

This prestigious gathering will bring together experts and professionals to explore the evolving landscape of media preservation, acquisition, and archiving, addressing the challenges and innovations shaping the future of audiovisual heritage.

Theme: A Loss of Pace: Preserving Climate Narratives, Cultural Identity, and Marginalized Voices through Audiovisual Media