On November 8-9 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the V International Broadcasting / Cinema Qazaqstan Post-IBC 2024 Conference took place.
Traditionally held at Turan University, the event became a key gathering for Kazakhstan’s broadcast and film industry professionals, attracting top experts and industry leaders.
Organizers: TFT1957, Tract Asia, Turan University
Conference President: Vladislav Bogusevich
The conference was a major success, combining master classes with live presentations of the latest equipment, intense discussions, and experience sharing among participants. Kazakhstan’s broadcast and film elite gathered on one platform to discuss current issues and industry trends.
One of the conference highlights was Canon’s presentation, marking the Central Asia debut of their latest cameras, the Canon EOS C400 & C80. Marius Plytnikas, Canon’s Regional Sales Manager from Austria, attended in person and answered participants’ questions.
Another notable presentation was from Igor Kalinin, CEO of Sfera Video, showcasing online media storage and processing servers with Spectrum Scale file systems for digital film production.
Ernar Baymoldaev, Technical Director of Channel 31 (Kazakhstan), discussed the integration of AI and machine learning in television production processes.
Alexander Kostylev, a cinematographer and senior lecturer at Turan University’s Department of Film Arts, shared his perspective on visual styles for young cinematographers.
Renat Kosai, cinematographer and associate professor at the Kazakh National Academy of Arts, discussed the history and teaching methods of Kazakhstan’s first academic cinematography school, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Ainur Zhagiparova, General Director of Tract Asia, shared successful case studies from her company.
We thank all participants and speakers for their active involvement and contributions to the industry. The Broadcasting / Cinema Qazaqstan Post-IBC 2024 Conference was an important step towards developing the professional community and fostering knowledge exchange among experts from various countries.
The next conference, Broadcasting / Cinema / Pro AV 2024 Azerbaijan, will be held on December 3, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.