Volfoni, the globally recognized French 3D equipment specialist, today announced a partnership with Nevafilm, the leading Russian cinema integrators and the leading Russian cinema exhibitor Kinomax. The new high-end multiplexes to be opened by Kinomax, and which will soon be open to the public, will be equipped with Volfoni 3D systems. This partnership opens the door to long-term cooperation between the companies.
 
“We have known Volfoni for a long time now. Their long-term activity in the Russian market has allowed for the necessary trust to build so that this partnership can be formed. It will ultimately benefit the audience, offering brighter 3D projections,” said Dmitry Nartov, CEO of Kinomax.
 
To adapt to the large variety of Kinomax installations, Volfoni offers one-stop 3D shopping. For the larger screens, installations will be made with the innovative SmartCrystal Diamond, powered by the patented compact Triple Beam Technology. This system provides best-in-class light efficiency with NOC integration and energy savings. Over 1,000 have been installed already. For other screens, the brand new SmartCrystal Cinema Neo, will be used. These systems are made in Europe and are as competitively priced as low-cost third party providers. 
 
“Volfoni is a partner that can provide a solution for any projection situation without compromising on quality. Their 3D know-how and their flexibility are key for us as an integrator in providing a first-class service to Kinomax, one of the largest Russian Cinema chains,” explains Oleg Berezin, CEO of Nevafilm.
 
“We are extremely proud and honored by the trust expressed by our partners Kinomax and Nevafilm. They are shaping today’s cinema screening market in Russia,” says Alain Chamaillard, Managing Director, EMEA & CIS at Volfoni. “We share a common dedication to high-quality technology that will provide audiences with a stunning cinema experience.”
 
About Volfoni
Volfoni is the largest European 3D equipment group and the largest 3D rental company, having helped to kick-start the industry’s digital revolution in 2007 in France and Europe. The company is a global supplier of 3D solutions and the creator of the multi-award-winning 3D cinema system, SmartCrystal Diamond. Its interactive 3D glasses EDGE VR have earned the company a position of leadership in 3D augmented reality. Volfoni is also the inventor of the Surface Switching Technology, and the patented compact Triple Beam Technology for Hi-LEF 3D projections.
 
For more information, please visit our website at www.volfoni.com.
Press contact:
Jérôme Hamacher, COO | press@volfoni.com | +33 1 40 26 72 29
 
About Nevafilm
 
Nevafilm was founded in 1992 and has a wide range of experience in the film industry. The group has modern sound and dubbing studios in Moscow and St. Petersburg (Nevafilm Studios); became Russia’s first digital cinema laboratory for digital mastering and comprehensive DCP creation (Nevafilm Digital); distributes alternative content for digital screens (Nevafilm Emotion); has undertaken independent monitoring of the Russian cinema market in the cinema exhibition domain since 2003; is a regular partner of international research organizations providing data on the development of the Russian cinema market (Nevafilm Research); and is a Russian market leader in cinema design, film and digital cinema equipment supply and installation, with 24% of Russian digital screens equipped (Nevafilm Cinemas).
 
 
About Kinomax
 
Kinomax is the operator of the eponymous network of cinemas, numbering 30 modern theatres across 21 Russian cities. Kinomax screens are equipped with the latest cinema technologies, boasting equipment that allows viewers to completely immerse themselves in the world of film. Kinomax theatres have 205 screens in total, seating 35,588. Kinomax’s theatres receive around 11 million visitors annually.
The company is one of the founders of the non-profit Kinoalliance association of Russian cinema exhibitors, and a member of the Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation.