CEA To Sponsor International Electronic Cinema Festival

19-Apr-00

As a part of its ongoing effort to support the creation and distribution of quality high definition video content, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced its sponsorship of the International Electronic Cinema Festival (IECF).The IECF is the oldest and most prestigious forum for recognizing outstanding achievements in high definition production. The Festival's primary activity is showcasing the most important new works from around the world produced or enhanced through high resolution production. In addition to recognizing quality productions, this year's Festival will convene a gathering of private and public interests to discuss and exchange information about the production, policy and business issues of high definition television and cinema.Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CEA, stated ""The International Electronic Cinema Festival is not only a celebration of achievements in high definition production, it is an opportunity to make real progress in the digital television transition. Individuals from all aspects of digital television and cinema will be afforded the opportunity to meet and discuss the content issues and business models that are shaping the future of television in the US.""The Festival's focus on the business of high definition television and cinema is fitting, as the transition to digital television in the United States is already underway. Currently, more than 100 television stations in the U.S. broadcast a digital signal, and more than 178,000 display devices have been sold to consumers in the product's first 18 months on the market.The IECF Millennium 2000 Festival marks the first time that the Festival will be held in the US. The Festival will take place May 15-19, 2000 at the Portland Hilton Hotel in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit the IECF Web site at www.iecf.org.CEA is a sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). CEA represents more than 600 US companies involved in the development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services, that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, these companies account for more than $60 billion in annual sales.CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

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