Christie Projection Partner at SXSW Sydney 2024

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Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:33 -- Nick Dager

Christie’s CineLife+ Series cinema projectors will once again be used to screen films at SXSW Sydney 2024, taking place today through October 20. Now in its second year, SXSW Sydney 2024 promises to be a standout event, offering a diverse array of music, gaming, technology, and film experiences.

Christie’s CineLife+ Series cinema projectors will once again be used to screen films at SXSW Sydney 2024, taking place today through October 20. Now in its second year, SXSW Sydney 2024 promises to be a standout event, offering a diverse array of music, gaming, technology, and film experiences.As a trusted partner of this prestigious festival, Christie projection technology will once again deliver visual experiences to attendees across multiple locations, including the Darling Harbour Theatre at ICC Sydney.

Original Syndicate, in collaboration with Hoyts Cinema Technology Group, Christie’s longstanding partner, will oversee the screen festival showcase, providing comprehensive technical services to ensure seamless operation of all equipment, including the projection systems.

The 4K-resolution, 35,000-lumen Christie CP4435-RGB pure laser cinema projector will be used with a newly installed 15.3-meter by 6.58-meter (50-foot by 21-foot) screen in the Darling Harbour Theatre.

Additionally, film enthusiasts can also enjoy screenings powered by the new Christie CineLife+ RBe projectors at Palace Central Cinema Sydney in Chippendale, another key screening venue for SXSW Sydney, which were installed by Hoyts CTG.

"We are delighted to welcome back Christie and their CineLife+ Series cinema projectors to the SXSW Sydney Screen Festival for the second year in a row,” said Colin Daniels, managing director of SXSW Sydney. “This state-of-the-art projection technology will bring our filmmakers' visions to life with unparalleled clarity and brilliance, transforming the Darling Harbour Theatre into a world-class cinema space. As SXSW Sydney continues to grow, we are proud to work with partners like Christie who share our vision of pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity.”

 

Olga Aleksan, senior sales manager for Australia and New Zealand, Cinema, Christie, added, “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with SXSW Sydney. Our CineLife+ Series cinema projectors bring astonishing brightness, color accuracy, and image detail, making them the perfect choice for an event that celebrates the best in film, music, and technology. Our goal is to help filmmakers and creators deliver their stories in the best way possible, and SXSW Sydney provides the ideal platform to do just that.”