Led by experts from L’Immagine Ritrovata, Bologna’s renowned film restoration laboratory, this workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to film restoration and preservation. Participants will explore the history, principles, and ethics of film restoration, gain insights into various film materials and their deterioration, and learn about the challenges of analog and digital formats. The workshop features both theoretical and practical modules, including hands-on sessions in film handling, inspection, mechanical repair and cleaning, providing participants with invaluable real-world restoration experience.