The International Cinema Technology Association is a global network of professionals in the motion picture industry. Members of the ICTA are those companies that manufacture, service and create the equipment that goes into movie theatres. Our members are on the cutting edge of new technologies and have been the driving force in digital, 3D, immersive sound systems, high frame rates and lasers. The ICTA promotes technological advancements in the motion picture industry through educational seminars and programs. The ICTA logo stands for excellence and professionalism and when on a member’s letterhead signifies that the company is reliable, competent and committed. International Cinema Technology Association Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Jul 31, 2024 The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Appoints Carrie Dietrich as Executive Director At the International Cinema Technology Association’s (ICTA) annual convention held last month, the organization formally announced their newly appointed Executive Director, Carrie Dietrich, a widely respected cinema technology professional, who also received the Ioan Allen Award at the closing night President’s Banquet Event & Awards Ceremony. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page Jun 12, 2024 CineTRAIN and ICTA Join Forces to Elevate Cinema Technical Education with Online Training Program CineTRAIN, leading provider of online educational solutions for the cinema industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) to launch a new and engaging online technical training program. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page May 17, 2024 ICTA Announcement of 2024 EMEA Award Winners The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2024 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page Oct 30, 2023 Call for Entries for Third Annual ICTA North America Cinema Awards The International Cinema Technology Association (‘ICTA’), the leading global network of professionals in the motion picture industry, today announced that award nominations are now open for its Third Annual North America Cinema Awards (NACA) presented in partnership with Celluloid Junkie. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page

ICTA Names New Officers at its Annual Convention in Nashville

Frank Tees, President ICTA

The International Cinema Technology Association just concluded it’s Annual Convention at The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Frank Tees, Vice President of Technical Sales Support of Moving Image Technologies was elected President of the Association. The ICTA is a trade organization that represents companies dedicated to cinema technology including cinema equipment, manufacturers, dealers and service operators from around the world.

Alan Roe, President of JACRO and former ICTA President, congratulated Mr. Tees on assuming this new role in the organization and said, “Frank is smart, professional and passionate about the motion picture industry and will lead the group with great distinction.”

Frank Tees is a 30+ year veteran of the cinema industry and Vice President of Technical Sales Support and partner at Moving Image Technologies. He is an experienced cinema technologist, versed in most aspects of cinema exhibition, technical management and operations. He specializes in developing unique technology solutions to commercial cinemas to support innovation of the movie-going experience.

Also named to the executive ranks of the ICTA are:

Vice President — Mark Mayfield, Director, Global Cinema Marketing, QSC
Treasurer — Doug Sabin, Vice President & COO, American Cinema Equipment
Secretary — Beth Figge, Senior Sales Manager, North America, Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Three major awards were presented at the Annual Convention. The Teddy and Rodney Awards were presented to the top manufacturer and dealer within the ICTA that delivered professional and quality services to its customers. The Teddy Award was presented to GDC Technology and the Rodney Award went to Sonic Equipment Co.

Additionally, the group awarded the Allen Award, named for industry icon Ioan Allen, to Mark Mayfield of QSC. The Allen Award is presented annually to a member who has delivered exceptional service and dedication to the organization.

The officers and board will next meet in Las Vegas at CinemaCon where many of its members will participate in the largest trade show for motion picture theatrical equipment in the world and be part of the programming. The ICTA session at CinemaCon, “Lessons Learned and The Way Forward in the Wake of the Pandemic” is slated to take place Thursday, August 26 in Caesars Palace’ Palace Ballroom III.

Up next for the ICTA:

Barcelona Seminar Series - October 3-6, 2021, Barcelona, Spain
Los Angeles Seminar Series – January 17-19, 2022, Universal Hilton, California
Barcelona Seminar Series – June 19-22, 2022, Barcelona, Spain
Annual Convention – July 24-28, 2022, Brussels, Belgium

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Carrie Dietrich

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Frank Tees, President ICTA

About International Cinema Technology Association: Founded in 1971, the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) has become a leading organization dedicated to cinema exhibition worldwide. ICTA represents and supports cinema-driven technology companies involved with every aspect of moviegoing from equipment manufacturers, dealers, exhibitors and service companies. Offering advanced educational programs and networking at ICTA’s annual conferences, it has also partnered with major exhibition shows providing key panel sessions for CinemaCon, CineEurope, ShowEast and CineAsia to present what our member companies can offer globally. The Association has developed strong relationships with major groups that include the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), The Cinema Foundation, Motion Picture Association (MPA), Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and is a founding member of the Inter-Society Committee for the Enhancement of the Motion Picture Presentation. www. internationalcinematechnologyassociation.com International Cinema Technology Association Directory page International Cinema Technology Association Web Site

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