20 November
10:00 - 14:30 – Masterclass with Roberto Schaefer "Cinematic Mastery: Elevating Visuals with Limited Resources, from Paper Boy to Quantum of Solace"
A discussion and presentation highlighting the diverse spectrum of film projects, from indie to high-budget productions, with insights into maintaining high visual standards despite budget constraints.
15:30 - 18:30 – Film Screening: The Kite Runner, Case study and Q&A with Roberto Schaefer, moderated by Elen Lotman (ESC). (Open Event)
21 November
10:00 - 12:30 – Masterclass with Ville Penttilä. "Lighting the Vision: The Gaffer's Art in Shaping Cinematic Imagery""
A focused discussion on the gaffer's collaboration with cinematographers, exploring the technical and creative aspects of lighting to achieve a cinematic vision.
15:30 - 18:30 – Film Screening: The Eternal Road Case study and Q&A with Rauno Ronkainen & Ville Penttilä, moderated by TBD (ESC) (Open Event)
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22 November
10:00 - 13:00 – Frame within a Frame Screenings 1 Showcasing the cinematographic works of eight emerging talents, allowing them to present their creative vision to industry professionals, fostering future collaboration. (Open Event)
14:00 - 16:00 – Panel Discussion with Roberto Schaefer, Marco Bittner Rosser and Ville Penttilä.
"Crafting Visual Texture: The Art of Bringing Depth and Detail to the Screen"
A collaborative session between cinematographers and production designers, exploring techniques, materials, and digital effects that contribute to creating immersive, textured visuals. This session is jointly hosted with Black Room and FWF. (Open Event)
17:30 - 19:30 – Frame within a Frame Screenings 2
A second showcase of the cinematographic works of the Frame within a Frame talents, providing further opportunities for industry recognition and potential collaboration. (Open Event)
Roberto Schaefer ASC, AIC
Roberto Schaefer has served as cinematographer for eight of director Marc Forster's feature films, and was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Finding Neverland (2004). His work on films like The Kite Runner, Paper Boy, The Red Sea Diving Resort, and Quantum of Solace has earned him a lasting legacy in cinematography. Schaefer, alongside Forster, received the Cinematographer/Director Duo Award at Camerimage 2013. Roberto is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers and at the Association of Italian Cinematographers.
Ville Penttilä FSC, ICLS
Ville Penttilä is an internationally renowned gaffer, having worked on major productions such as Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Arn, and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Ville was recognized for his exceptional collaboration with cinematographer Rauno Ronkainen, winning the Finnish Society of Cinematographers' award for their work on The Eternal Road. Ville is an honorary member of the Finnish Society of Cinematographers and at the International Cinema Lighting Society)