Los Angeles, CA -- Volfoni is pleased to announce its first official participation in ShowCanada, the conference for Canadian cinema exhibitors, held in St. John's, Newfoundland, May 28th-30th.
Attendees will find Volfoni's high quality passive 3D glasses in their goody bags, and will be able to learn more about Volfoni's variety of 3D cinema products.
SmartCrystal Cinema is the perfect passive 3D system for all exhibitors interested in a simple, digital 3D solution. The system's high quality 3D is approved by the major Hollywood studios, and requires no contracts or licenses.
SmartCrystal Cinema is available in two models. SCC-V, the portable vertical version on wheels. And the new SCC-H, the highly modular horizontal version, ideal for boothless solutions. This European-designed and manufactured system has already been installed in hundreds of locations, in over 20 different countries around the world. In the U.S., Volfoni recently became the preferred 3D provider for Regency Theatres and ShowBiz Cinemas.
"Canada is a very important neighbor, and partner," noted Matt Garelik, VP Business Development of Volfoni U.S. "For the long-term, we believe our system will be chosen over other systems for its quality, simplicity, and unbeatable price."
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