A successful 2015 AFC Micro Salon

With this heritage, and in a spirit of conviviality, the 2015 AFC Micro Salon, organised annually by the French Cinematographer’s Association (AFC), took place at the Fémis national film school on February 6-7, in Montmartre, Paris.

For it’s 15th anniversary, the focus was, once again, on the show being a meeting point for local and international visitors, manufacturers, as well as members of the AFC. We all enjoyed two intense days, filled with remarkable energy and harmony – an achievement that is all the more pleasing and satisfying as the AFC is not a "classic" event organiser. We strive to keep things on a very human scale, and we rely very much on the enthusiasm and goodwill of many volunteers.

Admittedly, the magic potion done not vary from one year to another : the same venue, fortuitous encounters, accidental discoveries, high-quality presentations, friendly exchanges, and the willingness to share, listen and learn in equal measures. But with each edition of the show, interest in the Micro Salon, from professionals in Europe and worldwide continues to grow. This year, for example, delegates from China accepted the invitation extended by Paris Images Cinema, member of Paris Images Trade Show.

We are aware that we cannot enlarge the walls of Fémis with a magic wand, but we want to stay in this place for obvious reasons. We have done our best to welcome 53 associate members participating at the show, a further seven guest exhibitors, as well as and our friends at the AFSI (Association Of Movie Sound Technicians), who animated a special "sound space".

Again, the highlight of this 15th AFC Micro Salon was the "Carte Blanche", offered yearly to a foreign cinematographic society, that this year was accepted by the Italian Society of Cinematographers (AIC). There was a high-level presentatio, majestically orchestrated by three leading members of the contemporary Italian cinematography – AIC Presdident Daniel Nannuzzi, with the 45-minutes premiere of the "Italian Cinematographers’ Style" documentary (with music composed by Francesco Cara), followed by Vittorio Storaro AIC, ASC and Luciano Tovoli AIC, ASC who presented the wonderful book "L’Arte Della Cinematografia." Grazie cari amici !

We thank the 2,400-plus visitors who came to meet their friends and acquaintances and, above all, to discover the know-how that the leading representatives of the cinema and audiovisual industries laid on for the show. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

(By courtesy of British Cinematographer)

• Have a look at the pictures of Micro Salon 2015.