formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The trajectory for event cinema began to rise steeply back in 2013: For about two years, the industry worldwide saw world records being set and broken with happy regularity. Then, all of a sudden, the bubble burst. Insiders had watched … Continued
It gives me great pleasure to say that the guide that I put together in partnership with the ICO is now available online. The Independent Cinema Office has created a practical, in-depth guide to give you an overview of … Continued
Early cinema is often remembered as an exclusively black-and-white affair, diametrically opposed to the vibrant menagerie of colors afforded by today’s 4K television sets. But in fact, an estimated 80 percent of early films were made in color—tinted, toned, and … Continued
Open air cinema companies across the UK are screening films in settings that are both beautifully atmospheric and thematically resonant, creating immersive cinematic experiences without the need for the total darkness of the movie theatre. Here’s some of the best … Continued
Scotland’s mobile cinema, Screen Machine, has had the most successful year in its 20 year history. Source: Screen Machine has its most successful year in two decades – Argyllshire Advertiser
One afternoon in Paris in 1895, a young secretary at the Gaumont Film Company attended a private screening put on by the Lumière brothers to demonstrate the Cinématographe, a camera and projector that paved the way for motion pictures. Source: Ready for her … Continued