This is a traditional film festival just like Sundance, Tribeca etc. A union projectionist will be on staff. The opening night film is The Celestine Prophecy in 35mm and tickets are only $5. It is close to being a sell out. Info at http://www.sifilmfestival.org/
Yes there will be a complete 35mm Film Projection set up, from screen to projector to audio. It’s a rental from a company named CRT Film & Video. They are working n conjuction with a local Staten Island company Pro Sho. The majority of the films screening at the theater will be 35mm from my understanding. Films were scheduled particularly at the St. George because they had 35mm prints available. Those that do not have 35mm prints will screen in a video format. The opening night film will be announced this Monday and it is absolutely a 35mm print.
I am a consultant for The Staten Island Film Festival and the fest is renting 35mm to screen at the St. George Theatre. There may be a few films screened from video, only if they do not have a 35mm print.
Actually this theater never closed officially. There are occasional concerts in the Spring and there are bridal expos twice a year. There is a 24 year old woman from Washington who now has the lease and is attempting to bring it back to its former glory. I’ve heard that air conditioning and fire codes are the main issue right now. The theater itself is in great shape. A grand old movie palace steps from The Staten Island Ferry.
This is a traditional film festival just like Sundance, Tribeca etc. A union projectionist will be on staff. The opening night film is The Celestine Prophecy in 35mm and tickets are only $5. It is close to being a sell out. Info at http://www.sifilmfestival.org/
Yes there will be a complete 35mm Film Projection set up, from screen to projector to audio. It’s a rental from a company named CRT Film & Video. They are working n conjuction with a local Staten Island company Pro Sho. The majority of the films screening at the theater will be 35mm from my understanding. Films were scheduled particularly at the St. George because they had 35mm prints available. Those that do not have 35mm prints will screen in a video format. The opening night film will be announced this Monday and it is absolutely a 35mm print.
I am a consultant for The Staten Island Film Festival and the fest is renting 35mm to screen at the St. George Theatre. There may be a few films screened from video, only if they do not have a 35mm print.
Actually this theater never closed officially. There are occasional concerts in the Spring and there are bridal expos twice a year. There is a 24 year old woman from Washington who now has the lease and is attempting to bring it back to its former glory. I’ve heard that air conditioning and fire codes are the main issue right now. The theater itself is in great shape. A grand old movie palace steps from The Staten Island Ferry.