Helping Berlinale showcase extraordinary cinema
Berlinale is rolling out its red carpet in seven additional German cities, all powered nationwide by Colt's Network-as-a-Service solution.
Film lovers in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, Munch, Stuttgart and of course, Berlin, will be able to soak up the glitz and glamour of the Opening Gala from the comfort of their resident cinemas, enjoy the Golden Bear ceremony and settle in for an exclusive screening of das Licht.
Ruth Welter, cannot wait for the festival to use our NaaS solution to deliver its best and most accessible year yet. “We’ve simplified the complexity of such a large-scale network configuration, and I cannot wait for the festival to thrill and delight so many cinemagoers”, Dirk says.
How it works
Film lovers in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, Munch, Stuttgart and of course, Berlin, will be able to soak up the glitz and glamour of the Opening Gala from the comfort of their resident cinemas, enjoy the Golden Bear ceremony and settle in for an exclusive screening of das Licht.
A trusted partner for 17 years
As the world’s largest public film festival, the Berlinale draws over 300,000 attendees to its 19 venues, where over 2,000 screenings unfold across ten days. With nearly all films now presented digitally, Colt’s robust fiber network seamlessly delivers the necessary data for each presentation. This network, interconnected with the company’s secure network hub and the festival’s servers, serves as the beating digital heart of the Berlinale, ensuring a seamless and captivating cinematic experience for all.
Since 2009, Colt has been a steadfast partner of the Berlinale, providing a comprehensive suite of services that underpin the festival’s technological infrastructure. From delivering broadcast-quality data transmission to seamless internet access, Colt’s expertise has been instrumental in ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all international visitors. For 17 years, Colt connects the Berlinale to the digital universe, playing a crucial role in ensuring the seamless transmission and distribution of film data.
In addition to the technological advancement of digital cinema, Colt is also driving innovations in its own fibre network at the Berlinale like quantum-based encryption.
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