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'''Directory of Analog Film Exhibitors: Project Description''' | '''Directory of Analog Film Exhibitors: Project Description''' | ||
Since 2013, we have been cataloging exhibitors of analog film. Today, the directory includes exhibitors who show a mix of film and digital and exhibitors who only occasionally show film, as well as exhibitors who show [[16mm]] or other small gauge film but not [[35mm]]. The directory attempts to only include exhibitors who have at least screened film in the past year or so, and excludes venues that have equipment that has been decommissioned or is | Since 2013, we have been cataloging exhibitors of analog film. Today, the directory includes exhibitors who show a mix of film and digital and exhibitors who only occasionally show film, as well as exhibitors who show [[16mm]] or other small gauge film but not [[35mm]]. The directory attempts to only include exhibitors who have at least screened film in the past year or so (sometimes longer, in the case of festivals or venues with more occasional film schedules), and excludes venues that have equipment that has been decommissioned or is essentially never used. It is continually being updated. | ||
The intention of the project is to document the wide array of exhibition settings for analog film around the world, to provide a practical resource for filmgoers hoping to view films in these formats, and to assist filmmakers, archives, and film distributors in researching potential venues for their work. | The intention of the project is to document the wide array of exhibition settings for analog film around the world, to provide a practical resource for filmgoers hoping to view films in these formats, and to assist filmmakers, archives, and film distributors in researching potential venues for their work. | ||
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'''How the directory was compiled''' | '''How the directory was compiled''' | ||
The directory was compiled from many sources: news articles, theater websites, film listings, and social media, as well as correspondence with filmgoers and projectionists, technicians, programmers, and others employed by exhibitors. Many thanks to everyone who’s written in with contributions. | The directory was compiled from many sources: [[International_film_glossary|keyword searching]], news articles, theater websites, film listings, and social media, as well as correspondence with filmgoers and projectionists, technicians, programmers, and others employed by exhibitors. Many thanks to everyone who’s written in with contributions. | ||