Original Copies: Digital Tools for Preservation in Cinema and the Other Arts

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 conference invites participants to share best practices and discuss the theoretical and historiographical implications of preservation across various fields. By bringing together diverse perspectives, it aims to develop a more balanced understanding of digital preservation tools and their impact on different art forms.