Splice Here promises a “cineramic” roller coaster ride through the rise, fall, and rebirth of projected film.
If you thought film was dead…you might be surprised!
Fortunately, there is a group of underground film fanatics who have kept the equipment and film. These people saw value in collecting film memorabilia and preserving the history of cinema.
These old films are in danger of being ‘junked’ or destroyed by the elements. The film projectors are in danger of missing parts and becoming unrepairable.
You’ll get an authentic behind-the-scenes look at how films used to be shown in cinemas. We hear from projectionists and see how they did their job.
This documentary goes through the history of film, cinema, and the transition to digital.
Even Quentin Tarantino wanted to see his ‘The Hateful Eight’ in analogue and took the trip down to Melbourne for the screening!
Splice Here is an amazing look at the profession of projectionists.
About Splice Here
Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey explores the single greatest change in the history of cinema; the digital shift from recording and projecting movies on film. Now ten years on from this momentous transition, film maker and projectionist Rob Murphy shares his personal journey to find out what has really happened to film.
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