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CineCentral
Hands-On Learning and Cinematic Innovation.
CineCentral served as a hands-on destination for attendees looking to build practical skills in cinematic storytelling, production techniques and the tools shaping today’s industry. This interactive space featured live demonstrations, expert-led training and immersive learning experiences for cinematographers, directors, camera operators and content creators.
Inside CineCentral 2026
In 2026, CineCentral focused on smarter, more efficient storytelling to create high-impact content with tighter budgets, shorter timelines, and delivery across multiple formats and platforms. Sessions were led by industry professionals, offering practical demonstrations of today’s leading cinematic tools and technologies.
Topics Included:
- Artificial intelligence
- Blocking and framing for 16×9 and 9×16
- Cinematic lighting on a budget
- Vertical production
CineCentral Open Houses:
New in 2026, CineCentral introduced a series of open house sessions designed to give attendees hands-on access to professional production tools and direct interaction with industry experts.
These sessions featured live demonstrations, collaborative discussions and behind-the-scenes insights into modern cinematic workflows. Featured sessions included:
2026 Sponsors
2026 Conference Speakers
Alan Lasky
Filmed Entertainment Professional
Matthew Irving
Sr. Technical Specialist
Canon U.S.A.
Vance Burberry, ASC, ACS
Cinematographer
Jim Amorosino
Technical Director, Americas
Creamsource
Valentina Caniglia, ASC
Cinematographer
Jem Schofield
Founder
theC47
Dan Hammond
General Manager
J. L. Fisher, Inc.
Adam Bricker, ASC
Cinematographer
Monica Reina
CEO
Simplemente/FCPWORKS
Graham Ehlers Sheldon
Director of Photography | Producer | Director
Lucas Wilson
Bleeding edge bizdev
Contextua / ASG
Hisham Abed
Director
Team Deakins
Creative Partnership
Noah Miller
Independent Professional
Katie Eleneke
Cinematographer
Independent Professional
2026 Workshops and Theater Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
C6944 CineCentral Lab 2
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
C6944: CineCentral Theater
noon – 12:45 p.m.
C6944: CineCentral Theater
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
C6944: CineCentral Theater
2 – 2:45 p.m.
C6944 CineCentral Lab 2
3 – 6 p.m.
C6944 CineCentral Lab 1
3 – 4 p.m.
C6944: CineCentral Theater
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