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This
page will serve as a general history of film and filmmaking in
Buffalo and Western New York. We are requesting submissions from
people who have knowledge, documents, photos, artifacts, scripts,
and footage from: |
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1. films produced
in Buffalo by outside production companies or producers
2. films produced in the area by local producers
3. documentaries made by Buffalo producers or about Buffalo
4. amateur films or educational films (no home movies please!)
5. industrial, training, marketing films & commercials of historic
value
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Please
submit all materials in digital form, Word documents, .pdfs,
photos should be 72dpi or higher of at least 300x300 pixels,
please have references attached to support dates, people, places,
etc., footage clips should be quicktime or avi files of at least
320x240pixels and should be of sufficient length to illustrate
the nature of the material. If you would like more information
about converting materials to digital form call or write to us,
we can also assist you in the conversion. (716) 875-7740 info@fullcirclestudios.com |
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Why
submit? The history of film, filmmaking, and filmmakers in Buffalo
has yet to be told. Think of this site as a “wikipedia” type
site that everyone can add to, supplement, correct, etc. |
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Answer
these questions (if you can!) |
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What was the
first full-length feature film shot primarily in WNY? (Hint -
it is not “The Natural”) |
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Who can rightfully
claim the title as the most successful filmmaker who made their
films in and around WNY? (not James Cameron, he was born in Southern
Ontario but has not made a film here) |
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What Hollywood
production first mentioned Buffalo, but never actually shot a
frame of film here? (Hint - it was not “Niagara” with
Marilyn Monroe)
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What was the
most financially successful film that featured Buffalo as a backdrop
to the action? (this question is a confidence builder)
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What was the
first film footage shot in Buffalo? (and it might not be the
Pan Am) |
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Submit
answers to: info@fullcirclestudios.com |
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Topics of interest: |
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Early Film Footage
Documentarians - Bill Jungels, Bruce Jackson, etc.
Buffalo Film Club
Local TV Films & Documentaries
Feature Filmmakers - Fred K. Keller, etc?
Digital Filmmakers |
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Feature
Film References & Slanders (”Save
the Tiger” 1973 (paraphrasing) - “LA sucks, but at least
it’s not Buffalo.” |
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Movie Theater Memories
etc.
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Films made in or are about Buffalo/WNY |
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Skeleton Key (not the recent horror film)
The Falls
The Adventures of Mark Twain
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
The Last Embrace
Stepping Out
Niagara
The Mighty Niagara
Niagara, Niagara
Tuck Everlasting (not the recent Disney remake)
The Raven (not either of the Boris Karloff films so titled)
My Dark Lady
Terminal of the Psychotic Damned
The Maize (Dark Harvest 2: The Maize
Superman II
Eyes of the Amaryllis
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Bruce Almighty
Best Friends
The Natural
Hide in Plain Sight
Vamping
Raindrops
Canadian Bacon
The First Time
Manna from Heaven
Shadow Creature
Poultrygeist
The Burning
Proud |
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Send in more titles - but detail whether the film
was actually shot on film or on video, was it ever distributed
to theaters or on VHS/DVD, give us background on the production
budget, awards, etc. |
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Check back in a few weeks and see the site formatted
and running, but send in your info now! |
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