The Spanish Association of Cinematographers (AEC) presents a new edition of the AEC MicroSalon, the professional event that has become a benchmark within the Spanish film industry.
Conceived as an open and participatory day, the AEC MicroSalon has become an essential meeting point for those working in the fields of image, lighting, audiovisual creation, and film technology.
The event brings together each year the community of cinematographers, students, production companies, rental houses, equipment manufacturers, and specialised schools. All of this within a format that combines technical demonstrations, informative talks, and an exhibition area where companies showcase their latest tools and solutions for audiovisual creation.
This dynamic is complemented by a collaborative approach aimed at strengthening the professional network and bringing the realities of the craft closer to new profiles and generations.
A meeting point for the professional image community
The AEC MicroSalon is characterised by promoting direct interaction between professionals and brands in the sector. AEC itself defines the event as a space to foster knowledge and share experiences, highlighting cinematography as an artistic and technical discipline essential to the filmmaking process. This sense of community is reflected both in the training activities and in the informal spaces designed to encourage encounters that enrich the audiovisual ecosystem.
In each edition, the AEC MicroSalon offers:
- An exhibitors’ area where manufacturers, distributors, and rental houses display cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, accessories, and innovative solutions.
- Talks and panel discussions led by AEC members, focused on creative processes, analysis of recent works, narrative challenges, and current cinematography trends.
- Workshops and training activities aimed both at active professionals and students who wish to deepen their craft.
- Equipment demo sessions that allow attendees to discover technical tools in a practical environment.
- An atmosphere designed for professional exchange, peer conversations, and the creation of synergies within the audiovisual sector.
In addition, the AEC MicroSalon stands out for its commitment to accessibility: the format allows participants to directly interact with the equipment, brands, and specialists responsible for their development, creating a valuable environment for updating knowledge and establishing high-quality professional connections.
Knowledge sharing and support for emerging talent
Beyond its exhibition component, the AEC MicroSalon reflects the Association’s strong commitment to education and the promotion of emerging talent. The activities are designed to encourage the transmission of knowledge between generations, offering a setting where experienced professionals share their expertise with students and young creators.
Within this vision, AEC promotes:
- Continuous training through the dissemination of working methodologies, lighting design processes, and image analysis.
- The introduction of new technologies to professionals and schools, facilitating access to state-of-the-art equipment.
- The recognition of Spanish cinematography, highlighting the artistic and technical work of its members.
This educational commitment makes the AEC MicroSalon a space that not only showcases technology but also contributes to elevating the professional level of the sector, helping new voices find an accessible environment in which to grow and develop.
An initiative at the service of Spanish cinematography
AEC emphasises that the MicroSalon is a project conceived “by and for” the film community. Each edition reinforces the role of the Association as an organisation committed to the development of the craft, the protection of its professionals, and the promotion of the culture of the moving image. The event directly contributes to giving visibility to the work of those who make cinematography possible, providing space for both established figures and newcomers to the sector.
This annual gathering has become an essential platform to:
- Bring together the entire audiovisual industry chain in one place.
- Create a collaborative environment between professionals, schools, and companies.
- Encourage dialogue around visual creation and the challenges faced by the sector.
- Strengthen the professional network of cinematography in Spain.
- Promote continuous updating and collective reflection on new languages and tools in cinematography.
With this combination of training, professional networking, and technological exhibition, the AEC MicroSalon reaffirms its role as one of the most important events in the Spanish audiovisual calendar.
