The Association of Cinema and Video Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1953. It provides its members the opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in connection with the technical, administrative and managerial problems, as well as opportunities, associated with the operation of a film and/or video laboratory.
Conference Panel moderated by Dominic Case, Atlab with Devendra Mishra, DI Group; Dana Ross, TDI; Michael Cooper, EFILM; and Nestor Rodriquez, Kodak.	The Association is concerned with improvements in technical practices and procedures, public and industry relations, product specifications to vendors, the impact of current and impending governmental regulations, and any and all other areas of interest to the laboratory industry.
A unique relationship exists between a laboratory and its clients. Unlike other businesses that provide uniform products or services, a film or video laboratory must tailor its services to suit the individual needs of each particular client. For such relationships to work well, the client must also have a general knowledge of the processes, capabilities, and limitations involved in laboratory services. Communications between the laboratory and the client must be in a language that is understandable and familiar to both parties. As the largest association dedicated exclusively to these highly specialized businesses, the membership is composed of a majority of the professional motion picture laboratories in North America. In addition, many leading laboratories and associate members in other countries from every corner of the world can also be found in our membership.